Latest articles by James Cook
It's the first month of 2026 – and we've already found 4 excellent test discs to challenge your home cinema system
The best discs we've had in the test room so far
Best DACs 2026: USB, desktop and portable digital-to-analogue converters
Best Buys Give your phone, laptop or hi-fi system the audio boost it probably needs
Jump for joy this January with £50 off these marvellous Monitor Audio standmount speakers
It's the first time we’ve seen the brilliant Bronze 50 7G discounted
Campfire Audio marks 10-year anniversary with an eye-catching twist on its high-end wired earbuds
The ‘Classic Green’ Andromeda 10 are a new addition to its flagship range
Wow! This wonderful Technics streamer/CD player is now more than £300 off
The impressive SL-G700M2 boasts a plethora of digital inputs
Eversolo launches square bookshelf speakers that promise a “holographic soundstage”
The SE100 mark the company’s first venture into the speaker space
Best phono preamps 2026: budget to high-end, tried and tested
Best buys To be able to listen to turntables through your system, you'll need a phono stage (also called a phono preamp). These are the best models we've reviewed across all budgets and types.
Keep the festive feeling going with £300 off these former Award-winning KEF speakers
The LS50 Meta can be yours for under a grand
Vinyl fan, but also want Bluetooth? This excellent Pro-Ject turntable is enjoying a tempting discount
The Pro-Ject T1 Evo BT offers the best of both worlds
Hi-fi deal alert! Save £200 on these stunning, former Award-winning KEF speakers
The KEF R3 Meta are enjoying their first ever discount
Best bookshelf speakers 2026: top standmounts for every budget tested
best buys We've highlighted the best bookshelf speakers for all budgets, with each model tested by our experienced reviews team.
FiiO S15
FiiO’s S15 hi-res music streamer is packed full of features, but does it have the performance to match?
We rarely see deals on high-end hi-fi, but this five-star Mark Levinson amplifier is now half price – save nearly £4000!
I thought Christmas was over…
New leaks suggest Sony XM6 wireless earbuds are just weeks away
Supposed timings and pricing have hit the internet
These stylish, super sounding Monitor Audio standmounts are nearly £600 off in the January sales
Beat the January blues with £580 off the Studio 89
JBL’s clip-on open earbuds could be a stylish, comfortable alternative to traditional wireless buds
With five nifty translucent finishes
Anker claims its latest pair of wireless earbuds are the first of their kind
Will the dual-form AeroFit 2 Pro become the new buds on the block?
Seeking new speakers in 2026? These refined, full-bodied Focal floorstanders have sunk to a new low price
The Focal Aria Evo X No3 drop from £3499 to 2789
This formerly Award-winning Marantz amp is the cheapest we’ve seen it for Boxing Day
Get £140 off the five-star PM6007
Amazon's new smart speaker is the cheapest we’ve seen it for Boxing Day, but we’d still recommend this one instead
You can’t go wrong with the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
My first time using a portable cassette player reminded me of what I love about listening to vinyl
There’s something special about the unique charm of analogue
FiiO’s latest portable music player resembles an iPod Nano and doubles as a USB DAC
The Disc joins the Echo Mini and Nano to bolster the Snowsky range
This Bluetooth speaker upgrade is so good it feels like Christmas already
This Bluetooth speaker is making things sweeter
