Alastair Stevenson

Alastair Stevenson

Editor in Chief

Alastair is What Hi-Fi?’s editor in chief. He has well over a decade’s experience as a journalist working in both B2C and B2B press. During this time he’s covered everything from the launch of the first Amazon Echo to government cyber security policy. Prior to joining What Hi-Fi? he served as Trusted Reviews’ editor-in-chief. Outside of tech, he has a Masters from King’s College London in Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion, is an enthusiastic, but untalented, guitar player and runs a webcomic in his spare time. 

Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson

LG’s best step-down OLED TV is at its lowest-ever price – but I have a controversial bit of advice

By Alastair Stevenson Published

Save your pennies and invest in this key upgrade

Televisions
The wireless headphones I use every day are at their lowest price ever – but I’d recommend these five-star Sonys to most people

By Alastair Stevenson Published

Unless you have very specific sonic tastes, you’ll be better off with the XM6

Wireless Headphones
If you want a proper home cinema, I built a wireless Dolby Atmos, native 4K system for serious movie fans using Sony deals

By Alastair Stevenson Published

And you won’t find any of it this heavily discounted on Amazon

TV & Home Cinema
I built a five-star Samsung cinema setup using Prime Day OLED TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar deals – save £2361 and get ready for the World Cup

By Alastair Stevenson Published

It’s always worth checking the price of last year’s products during Prime Day

TV & Home Cinema
I've waited over half a decade for a decent discount on these five-star Dali speakers – and Prime Day has delivered

By Alastair Stevenson Published

Dali’s stellar floorstandres aren’t my first choice anymore, but if you’re short on cash, they’re an absolute steal right now

Hi-Fi Speakers
Sony’s “mid-range marvel” of a TV is at its lowest price ever for Prime Day – but I wouldn’t buy it

By Alastair Stevenson Published

One of our reviewers’ favourite step-down Mini LEDs is a fantastic price right now, but not the one we’d buy

Televisions
Prime Day tip: nearly every size of this five-star LG OLED TV has been discounted, but I’d wait a little longer before buying one

By Alastair Stevenson Published

Patience is a virtue, especially when shopping during a sales event

Televisions
Samsung's newest flagship OLED TV has had its price slashed – but I’d recommend this five-star Sony over it (for now)

By Alastair Stevenson Last updated

Unless you insist on only buying the latest and greatest tech, Sony’s flagship OLED is cheaper and more than enough for most people

Televisions
If you need a good TV and are tight on cash, this Award-winner is the only one I recommend

By Alastair Stevenson Published

TCL’s affordable, five-star Mini LED has had its price slashed

Televisions
Five-star Dolby Atmos systems from Sony and Focal, the return of an iconic Bang & Olufsen turntable and more

By Alastair Stevenson Published

All the top hi-fi and home cinema stories explained, by our experts

AV
“It would be disingenuous to say that we have a plan for attracting younger music fans” – AudioQuest on the new DragonFly and getting Gen Z into hi-fi

By Alastair Stevenson Published

The original DragonFly DAC was a gateway to better sound for millennials; can it do the same for Gen Z?

DACs
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED (65-inch) QLED TV
Amazon Ember QLED with Fire TV (QL65F602U)

By Lewis Empson Last updated

Can Amazon keep its place in the competitive budget TV market?

Televisions
An opening look at Dali and Moon’s latest high-end hi-fi, Ruark’s spin on CDs and more

By Alastair Stevenson Published

A lot happened in the world of hi-fi and home cinema last week

AV
My secret weapon for hi-fi sound on the go is back from the grave – and I couldn’t be happier

By Alastair Stevenson Published

The mobile DragonFly DAC is back

3 Comments
DACs
I really hope this “small” update on Sony’s OLED TV plans is true

By Alastair Stevenson Published

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: there’s a big hole in the market that needs filling

Televisions
Twin wins for JBL, Sennheiser’s latest five-star headphones, and a big Naim amp reviewed

By Alastair Stevenson Published

Everything you need to know about the top-scoring products we reviewed in May

AV
Sony’s latest TVs, five-star Sennheiser headphones, Neat new hi-fi speakers and more

By Alastair Stevenson Published

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, explained by our experts

AV
When should you stop feeding your hi-fi addiction?

By Alastair Stevenson Published

Is an audiophile's work never done? We want to know your thoughts!

3 Comments
Hi-Fi
Yes, there is an ultimate prog rock album for testing hi-fi – at least according to What Hi-Fi? readers

By Alastair Stevenson Published

We asked and, surprisingly, your answer was loud and clear

Music Streaming
Sony’s Bravia Theatre Trio Dolby Atmos system has a very different approach to “authentic” surround sound

By Alastair Stevenson Last updated

The premium home theatre system is atypical in a variety of ways

Surround Sound Systems
Naim’s five-star amplifier, a Reel-y unexpected revival, new flagship Sony headphones fall short and more

By Alastair Stevenson Published

All the top hi-fi and home cinema news, direct from our experts

AV
We're waiting on a small but important detail about the TV industry’s new “OLED killer”

By Alastair Stevenson Published

I asked all the big names about RGB Mini LED on small TVs, and the responses left me concerned

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

2 Comments
Televisions
Dolby Atmos AVRs unveiled, our first next-gen TV tested, the portable CD player returns, and more

By Alastair Stevenson Published

All the top hi-fi and home cinema stories detailed by our experts

AV
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
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