Hi-Fi Reviews

Gryphon Audio Ethos

By Ketan Bharadia Published 6 July 26

Gryphon Audio’s high-end Ethos CD player combines a stunning sense of style with build and performance to match.

Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System (2026 Porsche Macan Electric)

By Andy Madden Published 3 July 26

A brilliant in-car sound system that sounds the business

Vertere Phono-1 LX

By Ketan Bharadia Published 1 July 26

Vertere’s new generation Phono-1 LX phono stage takes a big step forward in performance.

Roberts Stream 219

By Kashfia Kabir Published 17 June 26

The Roberts Stream 219 is more than just a radio, with multiple music-playing options and clear, agile sound in an easy-to-navigate design.

Onkyo Icon A-50

By Andy Madden Published 9 June 26

Onkyo might be better known for its AV receivers, but can its new stereo streaming amplifier mark a hi-fi comeback?

Cambridge Audio Evo 300 hands-on

By Andy Madden Published 5 June 26

Not yet rated

New streaming amplifier shows promise

Esoteric N-05XE

By Ketan Bharadia Published 3 June 26

Esoteric’s high-end streaming preamp delivers an enviable combination of engineering excellence, quality build and sophisticated sound.

Naim NAC 552 / NAP 500 DR

By Ketan Bharadia Published 18 May 26

Not Naim’s range-topper, but this high-end combination is still one of the finest amplifiers money can buy

Sharp RP-TT100

By Harry McKerrell Published 1 May 26

Sharp is back making turntables after a significant hiatus, but has it remembered how to get your records sounding their best?

Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML

By Ketan Bharadia Published 17 April 26

A sensibly-priced moving magnet cartridge that will work well in a wide range of turntables.