
Kashfia Kabir
Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand 13 years ago. During her time in the consumer tech industry, she has reviewed hundreds of products (including speakers, amplifiers, turntables and headphones), been to countless trade shows across the world and fallen in love with hi-fi kit much bigger than her. In her spare time, Kash can be found tending to an ever-growing houseplant collection and shooing her cat Jolene away from spinning records.
Latest articles by Kashfia Kabir

NAD C 3050 (with MDC2 BluOS-D module)
By Ketan Bharadia published
NAD’s C 3050 amplifier may evoke memories of the past, but fitted with the optional BluOS streaming module, it becomes a modern streaming system to reckon with.

Best speakers 2025: budget to premium models tested by our expert reviewers
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Upgrade your home music system with our pick of the best hi-fi speakers on the market right now, across all budgets.

9 affordable ways to upgrade your hi-fi system
By Kashfia Kabir published
And some of them are completely free, too

We have reviewed hundreds of stereo amplifiers – for most hi-fi systems, these are the only three you need to consider
By Kashfia Kabir published
Top choices for three price tiers

6 things I learned after spending 24 hours with the Eversolo Play CD Edition streaming amplifier
By Kashfia Kabir published
These features make an enticing first impression

Vertere DG-X
By Kashfia Kabir published
The Vertere DG-X’s significant engineering improvements result in a more powerful, refined, stable and dynamic performance that thrills in every way, while also being lovely to use.

Best active speakers 2025: our experts pick the top pairs with integrated amplifiers
By Kashfia Kabir, Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.

NAD’s retro-looking streaming amp, Fell Audio’s affordable hi-fi duo, and a KEF speaker package are in for testing this month
By Kashfia Kabir published
These are the 7 new products our review team is most excited about

Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2
By Ketan Bharadia published
The AE300 MkII are a wonderfully balanced pair of standmounters that will work well in a wide range of systems

I tried Lorde’s transparent CD in 7 different disc players – but did it play on any of them?
By Kashfia Kabir published
Not your average compact disc...

I’ve been using Apple Music for 10 years, and this one hi-fi feature would make my listening complete
By Kashfia Kabir published
AirPlay needs a serious Connect upgrade

Best music streamers 2025: top network audio players tested by our experts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Music streamers are a convenient and versatile one-box solution for getting high-quality digital music from multiple online sources.

Best phono preamps 2025: budget to high-end, tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best buys To be able to listen to turntables through your system, you'll need a phono stage (also called a phono preamp). These are the best models we've reviewed across all budgets and types.

Best CD players 2025: budget to premium options tested by expert reviewers
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Hear your disc collection at its very best with our pick of the best CD players and CD transports on the market across all budgets.

Chord Electronics Alto
By Ketan Bharadia published
The Chord Alto has an unusual blend of talents that are sure to please high-end headphone and pro users alike.

Jazz fans, take note: this audiophile record label's full hi-res catalogue is now available on Qobuz
By Kashfia Kabir published
And there's an exclusive vinyl competition, too

Best floorstanding speakers 2025: budget to premium models tested by our experts
By Kashfia Kabir, Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buy Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant-sounding floorstanding speakers.

JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx
By Kashfia Kabir published
JBL’s flagship wireless headphones have ample features, a comfortable portable design and a friendly sound, but they face fierce competition at this premium price level.

Musical Fidelity's highly-anticipated integrated amplifier promises to deliver "great sound at an affordable price"
By Kashfia Kabir published
The B1xi integrated is yours for £699

Pro-Ject's E1.2 turntable aims to deliver "beautiful analogue sound" from an affordable, plug-and-play design
By Kashfia Kabir published
A fully manual budget spinner with a focus on performance

ATC SCM20ASL
By Ketan Bharadia published
ATC’s active SCM20ASL monitors bring the sound of the studio to the home.

Best high-end record players: ultimate premium turntables tested by experts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Want the ultimate audiophile sound quality from your vinyl records and have an infinite budget? These high-end turntables are worth considering.

Lumin's flagship U2X network transport promises a "new benchmark in digital audio streaming"
By Kashfia Kabir published
With extensive hi-res file support and multiple digital outputs
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