Alastair Stevenson

Alastair Stevenson

Editor in Chief

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 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

Televisions
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

AV
“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?

DACs
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED (65-inch) QLED TV
Amazon Ember QLED with Fire TV (QL65F602U)

By Lewis Empson Last updated

Can Amazon keep its place in the competitive budget TV market?

Televisions
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

AV
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

3 Comments
DACs
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

Televisions
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

AV
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

AV
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!

3 Comments
Hi-Fi
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

Music Streaming
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

Surround Sound Systems
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

AV
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

Televisions
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

2 Comments
Televisions
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

AV
Making an outdoor home cinema? I have one big tip for better movie nights under the stars

By Alastair Stevenson Published

In the great outdoors, isolation is key

TV & Home Cinema
On The Radar: Subwoofers on wheels, a premium CD player, hi-fi firm revival and more

By Alastair Stevenson Published

The five new launches our hi-fi and home cinema experts are most excited about right now

AV
LG has asked us to re-test the four-star flagship G6 OLED TV – here's why

By Alastair Stevenson Published

Apparently, LG has fixed some of our issues…

13 Comments
Televisions
This new Irish horror is a terrifyingly good example of what Dolby Atmos can do

By Alastair Stevenson Published

There’s no Hokum here; Damian McCarthy’s latest frightfest is the real deal

AV
Bose’s new Sonos rival, a 360-degree David Bowie experience, surprise high-end hi-fi launch and more

By Alastair Stevenson Published

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, in one handy digest

AV
Best Sony earbuds 2026: the top sets recommended by our reviewers

By Alastair Stevenson Last updated

Best Buys Love Sony but don't want a pair of on- or over-ear headphones? How about a pair of brilliant Sony earbuds?

Best Buys
A load of five-star OLED TVs we recommend are disappearing – and no one will tell us if they’re coming back

By Alastair Stevenson Published

If you want a current-generation Panasonic OLED, you may want to buy it sooner rather than later

Televisions
Rewind: Apple’s hot take on lossless, an inside look at how Dolby Atmos music is made, NAD’s latest CD player and more

By Alastair Stevenson Published

Our experts could really do with a day off at this point…

AV
“If you’re passionate about music, you’ll hear the difference” – Apple’s lossless audio claims have riled our readers

By Alastair Stevenson Published

Apple Music’s boss has started an audiophile vs “normal people” war on our site

4 Comments
Music Streaming
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