Latest articles by Andy Madden
I’m excited by the latest Sony wireless headphones rumours - but I have one major worry
Surely it can’t just be a new colour?
“When the DVD format arrived, “Home Cinema” really took off, helped by the rapid development of TVs” – veteran AV experts discuss the biggest shifts in TV and home cinema during What Hi-Fi?'s 50-year lifetime
Times have been a-changing...
Quiz! Hi-fi fans, prove your knowledge by decoding these 11 audio file formats
Acronyms assemble!
Sony's five-star Bluetooth turntable is the perfect way to start your vinyl journey – and now it's cheaper than ever
More than £60 off Sony's plug-and-play PS-LX3BT
Roksan Caspian 4G Streaming Pre-Amplifier/Caspian 4G Power Amplifier
Roksan’s take on a streaming pre/power combination is pleasingly forward-looking and capable of musical greatness.
I thought this simple upgrade would elevate Sony's WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds – I was wrong
I had the best of intentions...
Quiz! Can you name all the types of hi-fi and AV cables from the photos?
Consider yourself a cable connoisseur?
Marantz CD 70
Marantz has a new entry-level CD player, but is it up to scratch?
Marantz Model 70
The Marantz Model 70 stereo amplifier replaces an Award-winning budget classic, and moves upmarket with fresh features, a new design and improved sound.
“This sequence is an absolute torture test for your subwoofer and amplifier” – AV engineers reveal the ultimate test scenes to benchmark your home cinema
How many of these scenes have you, er, seen?
Here's why the Marantz Model 70 stereo amplifier isn’t going to be available in the US
The CD 70 is on its way, though
Marantz CD 70 vs CD6007: what are the differences between these entry-level CD players?
Can Marantz’s latest build on its own classic?
End of an era as Marantz waves goodbye to two hi-fi classics and unveils new entry-level Model 70 integrated amplifier and CD 70 compact disc player
It's out with the old and in with the new
“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
