Latest articles by Kashfia Kabir
Focal Mu-so Hekla
Focal’s pricey all-in-one system is a fantastic performer with both movies and music.
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.
"It's the last physical format we'll ever have." How the demand for CDs, tactility and good design led to Ruark's new R710 streaming amplifier
Our first look at the R710 streaming amp and Talisman-R floorstanders
10 of the most exciting hi-fi products we saw at High End Vienna 2026
Giant speakers, tiny DACs, all-in-one wonders, and anniversary editions
Dual takes its "legacy into the future" with a fully automatic direct-drive turntable that you can control with an app
The Dual CS 629Q is due in mid-2027
Ruark resurrects Talisman-R floorstanders for "people who care about their home as much as their music"
With trademark sloped baffle and £1499 / €1799 per pair
Ruark’s gorgeous streaming amplifier blends “analogue charm with digital convenience” and features an integrated CD player
The powerful R710 makes its debut at High End Vienna 2026
Audio-Technica's high-end flagship cartridge promises "exceptional level of precision and realism" from your records
The AT-MCD1 is yours for the cool sum of £9999/€11,000
Chord Electronics teases two new power amplifiers at High End Vienna 2026, set to launch in September
The Ultima 7 power amp is designed to match the excellent Pre 6 preamp
After eight years, Acoustic Energy finally updates its fanastic five-star active speakers
The AE Active promise upgrades and improvements while staying true to their original intent
KLH Audio's vintage-inspired speakers are "exceptionally narrow" and designed to be placed close to a wall
The Model Four's shallow cabinet is "built for homes where space is precious, design is paramount and fidelity is demanded"
Cambridge Audio L/R S vs Ruark Audio MR1 Mk3: which compact desktop speakers are best for you?
Two small, powerful options with different strengths
Best computer speakers 2026: the top desktop options for hi-fi fans tested by our experts
Best Buys The best desktop speakers deliver great sound without taking up too much space, ideal for a small room or home office.
Tannoy teases exclusive limited-edition speakers to mark its 100th anniversary
The iconic speaker brand will be announcing its centenary plans at High End Vienna 2026
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.
"We don't make products because we can. We want to make products because we want to address a certain need from consumers" – JBL on lifestyle trends, target audience and the wish to dominate the headphones market
"It's all about audio quality; it's all about design"
Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE vs NAD C 3050 (with MDC2 BluOS-D module): which streaming amplifier is king?
A pair of talented streaming amps go head to head
Jamo invokes the spirit of "hygge" with lifestyle-friendly wireless speakers
Featuring fabric finishes, Auracast sharing and ambient lighting
Cambridge Audio L/R S
Cambridge’s first active speakers feature 50W per channel, Bluetooth, USB-C and a stylish, compact design at an attractive price – are they on to a winner?
Exposure's top-end 5510 preamplifier promises a "pitch-black sonic background" and can be customised to suit your hi-fi system
You can get optional DAC and MM/MC phono boards
Best music streaming services 2026: free streams to hi-res audio
Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.
Technics partners with Teenage Cancer Trust for a special edition of its five-star wireless earbuds
10% of profits from each sale of the Moonlight Lilac AZ100 will go to the UK charity
In For Review: we’re testing Naim’s flagship amplifier, the first RGB Mini LED TV, slim Dali floorstanders and more this month
Seven new products from the world of hi-fi and home cinema are in our test rooms now
