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Australian Hi-Fi Show Sydney 2026

SHOW REPORT Australian Hi-Fi Show 2026 Sydney

By Sound+Image published

The boutique Sydney Central Hotel opened up four floors of suites and rooms to the Show’s sensational systems and sounds over three days...

Tech Events
Apple AirPod Max 2

How Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 finally converted me to Atmos music on headphones

By Jez Ford published

I have long been preaching that Atmos music is really for loudspeakers only. But Apple's latest overears are persuading me otherwise.

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Music Streaming
Richter Series 7

Richter shakes market with radical Series 7 Special Editions

By Jez Ford published

Three new floorstanders include new Dragons and Wizards plus a premium standmount design, all notable for a new dome midrange and increasingly home-friendly design

Speakers
Audio-Technica event, Sydney

Headphones, carts and a floating turntable at Audio-Technica ‘Gallery’ launch

By Jez Ford published

A new 'gallery' presentation was launched with drinks, sushi and a wall of hi-fi at Audio Connection in Leichhardt, Sydney

Hi-Fi
Samsung HW-QS700F

Samsung HW-QS700F Australia

By Jez Ford published

It’s now a decade since Samsung revolutionised its soundbar designs with a new ‘lab’ in California. Its all-dancing range-toppers regularly win awards, but how do its lower soundbars perform?

Soundbars
Spotify Lossless

Is Spotify Lossless truly lossless?

By Stephen Dawson published

We test the streaming files to establish whether Spotify’s long-awaited lossless delivery actually serves the bit-perfect quality it promises. Results were good, but there is a catch.

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Streaming & Entertainment

HI-FI

“The tiniest difference in a component can significantly change the sound” – hi-fi engineers discuss the subtle art of turntable design

By Andy Madden published

What have the industry’s biggest experts learned over the years?

Turntables
Rega turntable, Acoustic Energy floorstanders, Arcam amp and Bluesound streamer

This fantastic vinyl-friendly hi-fi system combines five-star floorstanders with an Award-winning amplifier and music streamer

By Jonathan Evans published

Together, these four products are a revelation

Hi-Fi

Best budget record players 2026: affordable turntables tried and tested

By Daniel Furn last updated

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.

Best Buys

Forget vinyl, reel-to-reel tapes are the last word in sound quality – and they’re making a comeback

By Joe Svetlik published

We’ve had the vinyl revival, now comes the reel renaissance.

5 Comments
Hi-Fi
Naim NAC 552 / NAP 500 DR pre/power amplifier

Naim NAC 552 / NAP 500 DR

By Ketan Bharadia published

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

3 Comments
Stereo Amplifiers
Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE vs NAD C 3050 (with MDC2 BluOS-D module)

Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE vs NAD C 3050 (with MDC2 BluOS-D module): which streaming amplifier is king?

By Tom Wiggins published

A pair of talented streaming amps go head to head

Music Streamers

HOME CINEMA

TCL Q6C 65-inch LCD TV

TCL Q6C (65Q6C-UK)

By Chris Burke published

TCL’s cheapest Mini LED TV is an absolute steal.

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

Televisions

LG 2026 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Daniel Furn last updated

RGB Mini LED, ultra-thin Wallpaper TVs and a take on Samsung's The Frame

Televisions

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

Now Showing: these are the 5 movies and shows that have dazzled our home cinema experts this month

By Tom Parsons published

Feast your eyes and ears on these 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos treats

TV & Home Cinema

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar vs Sonos Arc Ultra – how do these Dolby Atmos soundbars compare?

By Joe Svetlik published

"You come at the king, you best not miss"

Soundbars

TVS

TCL Q6C 65-inch LCD TV

TCL Q6C (65Q6C-UK)

By Chris Burke published

TCL’s cheapest Mini LED TV is an absolute steal.

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

Televisions

LG 2026 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Daniel Furn last updated

RGB Mini LED, ultra-thin Wallpaper TVs and a take on Samsung's The Frame

Televisions

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…

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Televisions

We have pricing for the successors to two five-star TVs – and it's good and bad news

By Joe Svetlik published

Price-wise, these two new TVs are a mixed bag.

Televisions

Best 50-inch TVs 2026: 3 fantastic sets tried, tested and recommended

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best Buys Our expert advice on the best 48-inch, 49-inch and 50-inch TVs around right now, delivering 4K pictures, the latest features, streaming apps, and more.

Best Buys