Articles by: Becky Roberts

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Becky is the managing editor of What Hi-Fi? and, since her recent move to Melbourne, also the editor of Australian Hi-Fi magazine. During her eight years in the hi-fi industry, she has been fortunate enough to travel the world to report on the biggest and most exciting brands in hi-fi and consumer tech (and has had the jetlag and hangovers to remember them by). In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.

Articles by: Becky Roberts

Read our British Hi-Fi Week 2023 news, reviews and features – a celebration of audio tech past and present

By Alastair Stevenson, Becky Roberts last updated 26 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week This week we are celebrating the brands and products that have shaped the British hi-fi industry through exclusive news, features and reviews...

Spotify HiFi is “coming at some point,” says company co-president

By Becky Roberts published 15 March 23

Spotify's co-president has reportedly told The Verge that offering lossless audio is still the plan, though don't hold your breath for an imminent launch...

Stop what you're doing, the Bose 700 headphones are now 37% off

By Becky Roberts published 10 March 23

Amazon is currently offering the lowest price we've seen in a good while on the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700.

Sonos confirms Apple Music spatial audio support – and not just for its Era 300

By Becky Roberts published 9 March 23

Its new Era 300 wireless speaker and Arc and Beam soundbars will support spatial audio via Apple Music from 28th March.

The 15 best Record Store Day releases 2023 – Pixies, T. Rex, The 1975 and more

By Becky Roberts last updated 21 April 23

Record Store Day 2023 RSD 2023 is happening this weekend, and it's time to treat your beloved turntable to some new records...

Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos One: which smart speaker should you buy?

By Joe Svetlik last updated 8 November 23

The Sonos One is being replaced by the Era 100. But should you buy the new model or hunt out a discounted Sonos One?

It's official, the first "high-resolution" wireless headphones are coming

By Becky Roberts published 28 February 23

MQA, PSB and Sonical have partnered to produce headphones that will "push the boundaries of mobile listening". The countdown is on...

Save £600 on Arcam's five-star streaming amplifier with this awesome hi-fi deal

By Becky Roberts published 24 February 23

The fantastic SA30 is now 30 per cent off, making it one of the very best-value streaming amps at this level.

Great news: Daft Punk's Random Access Memories is getting a Dolby Atmos spatial audio mix

By Becky Roberts published 24 February 23

Daft Punk has announced a 10th-anniversary edition of its five-time Grammy-winning album that includes a spatial audio mix.

Samsung's 2023 Mini LED TV prices undercut some of last year's sets

By Becky Roberts published 22 February 23

Samsung is the first out of the Big TV Brand gates in announcing pricing for its 2023 TVs...

If resurrecting classic hi-fi is in, we want these 8 products brought back to life

By Becky Roberts published 21 February 23

Classic hi-fi is in, and it got us thinking: what old-timers would we like to see revived today? Alas, we have come together to make a list...

Wilson Benesch set to wow Bristol Hi-Fi Show visitors with new ACT 3zero speakers

By Becky Roberts published 21 February 23

The ACT 3zero will be demoed publicly for the first time at next week’s show, where Wilson Benesch will also present some of the core technologies in its new reference Fibonacci line.

Best over-ear headphones 2023: wired and wireless over-ears for every budget

By Becky Roberts last updated 8 November 23

Best Buys Our pick of the best over-ear headphones includes wired and wireless pairs for use at home or on the go...

Marantz AMP 10, AV 10 receivers promise the pinnacle of home cinema performance

By Becky Roberts published 17 February 23

The dynamic duo promise to enter owners into a heady state of AV reverie.

Save 20% on our favourite budget desktop DAC – and get free USB audio 'silencer'

By Becky Roberts published 17 February 23

Considering the original RRP of the DAC alone was £199, you are saving £40 and getting a free product in the process.

MartinLogan Motion speakers “completely reimagined” for two new ranges

By Becky Roberts published 15 February 23

New MartinLogan Motion and Motion XT models will make their UK debut at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show later this month.

dCS brings five-star Bartók streaming DAC into its revolutionary Apex era

By Becky Roberts published 10 February 23

Existing Bartók owners can upgrade to the company's latest Ring DAC Apex technology, too.

The Sonos Era may pursue spatial audio, but I hope it's good news for hi-res too

By Becky Roberts published 9 February 23

Sonos has many potential areas for growth in front of it, and I pray it doesn’t lose sight of advancing sound quality as spatial technologies seemingly take centre stage.

KEF updates R Series speakers with innovative Metamaterial technology

By Becky Roberts published 7 February 23

The all-new R Series is the latest range to benefit from KEF's latest speaker technologies.

What is lossless audio? Is it worth it and do you need it?

By Becky Roberts published 6 February 23

It’s very likely you’ll have seen the term ‘lossless audio’ bandied around in the music space in recent years, but is it something you need in your life?

Audiolab unveils three mid-range musketeers in its hi-fi 7000 Series

By Becky Roberts published 6 February 23

The new CD transport, amplifier and streamer are sandwiched by the company's entry-level 6000 and flagship 9000 ranges.

This killer hi-fi deal saves you 45% on five-star Marantz streaming amplifier

By Becky Roberts published 1 February 23

DEAL A huge £550 saving on a former two-time What Hi-Fi? Award winner is not to be sniffed at...

Sonus Faber expands beyond the living room with Aster, its first outdoor speaker

By Becky Roberts published 31 January 23

The Aster is designed to bring music beyond the walls of a home, including in public spaces such as restaurants, hotels and museums.

We recently tested 15 DACs – and here are 6 we most highly recommend

We recently tested 15 DACs – and here are 6 we highly recommend

By Becky Roberts published 25 January 23

External DACs can typically play ball with phones, laptops and even hi-fi systems, though some have been designed more for one purpose than the other...

NAD's CS1 is an easy, affordable way to bring hi-res streaming to your hi-fi system

By Becky Roberts published 25 January 23

If you have a CD player- or turntable-fronted system you love but want to add music streaming skills to it, your wish is NAD’s command...

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