Latest articles by Andy Madden
“Never before in our industry has a format come back from the dead quite like vinyl” – turntable engineers discuss all things record-related, including one major flaw that needs addressing
Vinyl is back, but could it be improved?
Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System (2026 Porsche Macan Electric)
A brilliant in-car sound system that sounds the business
Bad news for Tidal users as the music-streaming service reveals an August price hike
Is now the time to consider a switch?
Best wired earbuds 2026: top in-ear models tried and tested by our experts
Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.
Motion, massive crowds and colourful kits – why the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the ultimate torture test for any TV's picture quality
Soccer has the potential to nutmeg any flatscreen
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
