Latest articles by Andy Madden
It’s been tough, but I’ve managed to build a talented one-make hi-fi system for beginners out of Prime Day deals
CD player, amp and streamer plus £200 off
I’ve always had a soft spot for micro hi-fi systems, so I’m excited to see this awesome-sounding, five-star favourite discounted for Prime Day
Convenience and quality in an old-school package
Sony has the hottest Prime Day headphones deals around – here are 5 of the best I’d recommend and one pair I’d seriously avoid
Sony knows how to make good headphones, but it’s not perfect
Hi-fi speaker deals are thin on the ground this Prime Day, but I've tracked down 6 of the best worth a closer look
High-performing pairs for your perusal
I love hi-fi separates, but this discounted five-star system gets my vote as the best audiophile deal of Prime Day – and you won’t find it on Amazon
Style, sophistication and stunning sound quality
Audiophile and iPhone user? I think you’d be crazy to ignore this brilliant but obvious AirPods deal in the Prime Day sales
The flagship AirPods Pro 3 are down to a temptingly low price
I’m sick of recommending them, but this cheap Sony wireless headphones deal is a no-brainer this Prime Day
Just £60 gets you ANC and awesome sound quality
Deal of the year! This handsome, smooth-sounding stereo amplifier is £1250 off – but not at Amazon
The SA3550 Classic is unfathomable value
Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2026: reviewed and rated by our experts
Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.
Onkyo Icon A-50
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
Not yet ratedNew streaming amplifier shows promise
Cambridge Audio introduces its “most powerful streaming amplifier yet”, complete with HDMI eARC and turntable-friendly phono stage
The Evo 300 has landed
Onkyo celebrates 80 years with Anniversary Edition Muse Y-50 streaming amplifier and Creator Series desktop speakers
Inspired by a couple of Onkyo classics
Esoteric N-05XE
Esoteric’s high-end streaming preamp delivers an enviable combination of engineering excellence, quality build and sophisticated sound.
I used an Eco setting on a car audio system for the first time — and my worst fears were confirmed
An obvious option, but I won’t be using it much
Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i
Wharfedale’s new Diamond 12.3i remains the class leader among affordable floorstanders, even though it isn’t a clear step forward from its excellent predecessor.
Perfect for payday, our deal experts have found super savings on five-star TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars and wired headphones
The perfect time of the month to bag a bargain
Bigger boxes and bad vibrations – why floorstanding speakers can be tricky to build
Consistency is key
“The tiniest difference in a component can significantly change the sound” – hi-fi engineers discuss the subtle art of turntable design
What have the industry’s biggest experts learned over the years?
Naim NAC 552 / NAP 500 DR
Not Naim’s range-topper, but this high-end combination is still one of the finest amplifiers money can buy
Denon springs a surprise by announcing two new AV receivers promising big things in the sound quality department
Ready to make the step up from your soundbar?
JBL Xtreme 5
JBL’s Bluetooth speaker gains a light show, but it's the sound quality that really shines through
