Latest articles by Kashfia Kabir
Best music streamers 2026: top network audio players tested by our experts
Best Buys Music streamers are a convenient and versatile one-box solution for getting high-quality digital music from multiple online sources.
Best floorstanding speakers 2026: budget to premium models tested by our experts
Best Buy Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant-sounding floorstanding speakers.
WiiM Sound
WiiM enters the wireless speaker market with a HomePod-rivalling design, ample streaming features and the promise of powerful and detailed sound.
We look back at the very first CD players tested by What Hi-Fi? and the advent of this innovative digital format
From the early Philips prototype to the eleven inaugural CD players we reviewed in 1983
"I trust my own tastes more than AI" – Spotify's new playlist creation tool is fun, but it can't quite beat the human connection
Seven days with the new Prompted Playlist feature gave surprising results
7 mistakes to avoid with a DAC
Seven things to consider that could help you choose the right DAC or get more out of the one you already own…
We tested three excellent DACs in a head-to-head – and found the ultimate desktop upgrade
Three neat, desktop solutions compete to bring high-fidelity music to your laptop/phone and wired headphones set-up
Best speakers 2026: budget to premium models tested by our expert reviewers
Best Buys Upgrade your home music system with our pick of the best hi-fi speakers on the market right now, across all budgets.
Best turntables 2026: top record players tested by our expert reviewers
Best Buys Treat your vinyl record collection with a brilliant budget turntable or a premium, high-end record player, all tested and rated by our experienced in-house reviewers.
In For Review: two newcomers, Sony’s affordable Bluetooth turntables, and LG’s most popular OLED TV are being tested this month
As well as a ‘cheaper’ version of exceptional high-end Yamaha headphones
Moon 371
Moon’s 371 is a classy high-end streaming amplifier that delivers excellent sound and a seamless user experience.
Philips TAH8000E
Closed-back, noise-cancelling wireless headphones with an enviable battery life – are these Philips cans worth the price?
Huawei has overhauled its flagship wireless earbuds' acoustics in the pursuit of improved sound
The FreeBuds Pro 5 also promise better ANC and a more comfortable fit
This budget brand's upcoming streaming products are directly aiming for WiiM's crown
Majority is taking on WiiM at its own game
Technics updates its five-star SL-1500C direct drive turntable with premium technology for better sonic performance
The "technically enhanced" SL-1500CS is out in March
12 of the most exciting products I saw at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2026
Hi-fi highlights from this year's showcase
Rega's Award-winning Planar 6 turntable gets the 'RS Edition' treatment
Featuring key elements from the more premium Planar 8
Best stereo amplifiers 2026: 8 class leaders chosen by our review experts
Best Buys Breathe life into your hi-fi system with a new integrated amp
ProAc's small but premium standmount speakers aim to take performance to the next level
The Response DB1R will be unveiled at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show this weekend
Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE
Cambridge Audio has evolved its feature-packed, well-designed Evo 150 streaming amplifier, with sonic improvements promised – does it succeed?
Best budget record players 2026: affordable turntables tried and tested
Best Buys You don't have to spend a fortune to get a great record player, so here are the best budget turntables we've tested and can fully recommend.
Rotel DX-3
Rotel’s flexible DX-3 DAC/headphone amp sports a new look for the brand and delivers a well-rounded sound.
3 hi-fi products I can't wait to see in person at the upcoming Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2026
A secret turntable, active speakers and a brand new range of electronics are teased
