Alastair is What Hi-Fi?’s editor in chief. He has well over a decade’s experience as a journalist working in both B2C and B2B press. During this time he’s covered everything from the launch of the first Amazon Echo to government cyber security policy. Prior to joining What Hi-Fi? he served as Trusted Reviews’ editor-in-chief. Outside of tech, he has a Masters from King’s College London in Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion, is an enthusiastic, but untalented, guitar player and runs a webcomic in his spare time.
Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson

If you want a proper home cinema, I built a wireless Dolby Atmos, native 4K system for serious movie fans using Sony deals
By Alastair Stevenson Published
And you won’t find any of it this heavily discounted on Amazon

I built a five-star Samsung cinema setup using Prime Day OLED TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar deals – save £2361 and get ready for the World Cup
By Alastair Stevenson Published
It’s always worth checking the price of last year’s products during Prime Day

I've waited over half a decade for a decent discount on these five-star Dali speakers – and Prime Day has delivered
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Dali’s stellar floorstandres aren’t my first choice anymore, but if you’re short on cash, they’re an absolute steal right now

Sony’s “mid-range marvel” of a TV is at its lowest price ever for Prime Day – but I wouldn’t buy it
By Alastair Stevenson Published
One of our reviewers’ favourite step-down Mini LEDs is a fantastic price right now, but not the one we’d buy

Prime Day tip: nearly every size of this five-star LG OLED TV has been discounted, but I’d wait a little longer before buying one
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Patience is a virtue, especially when shopping during a sales event

Samsung's newest flagship OLED TV has had its price slashed – but I’d recommend this five-star Sony over it (for now)
By Alastair Stevenson Last updated
Unless you insist on only buying the latest and greatest tech, Sony’s flagship OLED is cheaper and more than enough for most people

If you need a good TV and are tight on cash, this Award-winner is the only one I recommend
By Alastair Stevenson Published
TCL’s affordable, five-star Mini LED has had its price slashed

Five-star Dolby Atmos systems from Sony and Focal, the return of an iconic Bang & Olufsen turntable and more
By Alastair Stevenson Published
All the top hi-fi and home cinema stories explained, by our experts

Mark your calendars: the dates for the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026 have been confirmed
By Alastair Stevenson Published
And for our 50th birthday, we have a surprise for you in the works

“It would be disingenuous to say that we have a plan for attracting younger music fans” – AudioQuest on the new DragonFly and getting Gen Z into hi-fi
By Alastair Stevenson Published
The original DragonFly DAC was a gateway to better sound for millennials; can it do the same for Gen Z?

Amazon Ember QLED with Fire TV (QL65F602U)
By Lewis Empson Last updated
Can Amazon keep its place in the competitive budget TV market?

An opening look at Dali and Moon’s latest high-end hi-fi, Ruark’s spin on CDs and more
By Alastair Stevenson Published
A lot happened in the world of hi-fi and home cinema last week

My secret weapon for hi-fi sound on the go is back from the grave – and I couldn’t be happier
By Alastair Stevenson Published
The mobile DragonFly DAC is back

I really hope this “small” update on Sony’s OLED TV plans is true
By Alastair Stevenson Published
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: there’s a big hole in the market that needs filling

Twin wins for JBL, Sennheiser’s latest five-star headphones, and a big Naim amp reviewed
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Everything you need to know about the top-scoring products we reviewed in May

Sony’s latest TVs, five-star Sennheiser headphones, Neat new hi-fi speakers and more
By Alastair Stevenson Published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, explained by our experts

When should you stop feeding your hi-fi addiction?
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Is an audiophile's work never done? We want to know your thoughts!

Yes, there is an ultimate prog rock album for testing hi-fi – at least according to What Hi-Fi? readers
By Alastair Stevenson Published
We asked and, surprisingly, your answer was loud and clear

Sony’s Bravia Theatre Trio Dolby Atmos system has a very different approach to “authentic” surround sound
By Alastair Stevenson Last updated
The premium home theatre system is atypical in a variety of ways

Naim’s five-star amplifier, a Reel-y unexpected revival, new flagship Sony headphones fall short and more
By Alastair Stevenson Published
All the top hi-fi and home cinema news, direct from our experts

We're waiting on a small but important detail about the TV industry’s new “OLED killer”
By Alastair Stevenson Published
I asked all the big names about RGB Mini LED on small TVs, and the responses left me concerned

With our first review in, OLED TV's latest rival is off to a strong start – but is its destiny really in the high-end?
By Alastair Stevenson Published
As it stands, there are still some areas a backlit TV can’t match OLED

Dolby Atmos AVRs unveiled, our first next-gen TV tested, the portable CD player returns, and more
By Alastair Stevenson Published
All the top hi-fi and home cinema stories detailed by our experts
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