
Kashfia Kabir
Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand 13 years ago. During her time in the consumer tech industry, she has reviewed hundreds of products (including speakers, amplifiers, turntables and headphones), been to countless trade shows across the world and fallen in love with hi-fi kit much bigger than her. In her spare time, Kash can be found tending to an ever-growing houseplant collection and shooing her cat Jolene away from spinning records.
Latest articles by Kashfia Kabir

My Spotify subscription's price is rising yet again in the new year – but will I stick with it or should I cancel?
By Kashfia Kabir published
Another £1 rise to the monthly Premium plan

The ever-reliable, superb sounding Cyrus CDi enters the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame 2025
By Kashfia Kabir published
A long-running CD player with 12 consecutive Award wins

Save £150 on Bluesound's multi-talented streaming amp for an ultra-compact and powerful hi-fi system
By Kashfia Kabir published
The five-star Powernode (2021) is now £699

Roberts Reva
By Harry McKerrell published
Roberts’ handsome Reva radio has looks to die for – but can it back it up with killer sound?

I've picked my top 10 early Black Friday deals for every hi-fi category – but should you buy them?
By Kashfia Kabir published
Killer savings on five-star products

Save a whopping £150 on these hugely talented five-star KEF standmounts – their lowest price ever
By Harry McKerrell published
The Q3 Meta come highly recommended no matter the price

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: a trio of new winners from Arcam, Bluesound and Cyrus overhaul the music streamers category
By Kashfia Kabir published
Five terrific network streamers, from affordable to premium

Best turntable speakers 2025: top options for your record player
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Looking for the best speakers for your record player? We've rounded up a versatile range of options to suit all budgets and needs.

Rotel Michi Q5
By Ketan Bharadia published
Rotel’s brutish-looking Michi Q5 CD player delivers a pleasing blend of insight and control.

Bluesound Node Icon vs Cambridge Audio CXN100: which premium five-star streamer reigns supreme?
By Becky Roberts published
Two hi-fi music-streamer greats share the battlefield once more, this time armed with their latest premium five-star offerings.

Focal Mu-so Hekla
By Kashfia Kabir published
Not yet ratedAn all-in-one solution for hi-fi and home cinema fans?

Rotel's high-end CD player, an affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar and Sennheiser's hi-res wireless headphones are being tested this month
By Kashfia Kabir published
These are the 5 products we are excited to test in November

This five-star Cyrus CD player is £600 off before Black Friday – but we'd recommend our Award-winning alternative
By Harry McKerrell published
Two incredible Cyrus CD players are now on sale

Rega and Pro-Ject lead the turntable winners at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025, while Technics reclaims a trophy
By Kashfia Kabir published
Seven stunning spinners

9 horror movies to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV and Disney+ to get into the Halloween spirit this weekend
By Becky Roberts last updated
Prepare for some film fright nights

10 of the best Halloween tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Harry McKerrell last updated
We've put together some of our favourite Halloween-themed tracks that are perfect for putting your kit through its paces

Michell Apollo
By Ketan Bharadia published
Michell’s Apollo phono stage delivers an enchanting performance full of insight, dynamic finesse and refinement.

Lindemann Limetree Phono II
By Ketan Bharadia published
Lindemann’s Limetree Phono II is an unassuming but hugely capable MM/MC phono stage.

Grado's new Signature wired headphones aim to deliver “uncompromising craftsmanship and sound quality”
By Kashfia Kabir published
Featuring new drivers, new ear cushions and a premium price

Dali Kupid vs Wharfedale Diamond 12.1: which five-star bookshelf speakers are better?
By Joe Svetlik published
You're spoiled for choice when it comes to affordable bookshelf speakers – but which of these five-star pairs would be best for you?

Rega Planar 6/Nd7
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED A wonderfully refined, articulate and precise turntable.

Bluesound Node Icon
By Kashfia Kabir published
Bluesound’s Node Icon is a superb, well-featured music streamer that sounds a cut above the rest of its siblings – and outperforms its price rivals.

Qobuz Connect is now available on the latest Cambridge Audio streaming products
By Kashfia Kabir published
StreamMagic Gen 4 products get the update now
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