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Canton Reference 5
Canton’s Reference 5 looks like an impressive proposition with great build and plenty of clever technology, but can it deliver sonically?
Which Sonos speaker should you buy in 2025?
Got your heart set on a Sonos speaker or soundbar but not sure which product is right for you? Here's our guide to help you decide.
8 tracks we've been using to test in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month
This month's edition features early 2000s nostalgia, a nu-metal masterpiece, Lorde's latest banger and an Arcane-inspired tale of vengeance.
Chord Electronics teases "groundbreaking" flagship analogue product to debut at High End Munich 2025
Chord Electronics will mark the final High End Munich show this year with a new flagship reference analogue product.
Bang & Olufsen's incredibly stylish Bluetooth speaker promises "elevated sound" and "enduring design"
The Beosound A1 3rd Gen aims to set a new standard for portable sound and commits to a more sustainable, longer-lasting design
Do you stream hi-res music or download hi-res tracks? We want your opinions
How do you listen to hi-res music? We want to know your preferences, opinions and experiences in our latest Ask the Reader column
Cyrus 40 CD
The Cyrus 40 CD is a well-made premium CD player that’s low on frills, but its sonic performance is terrific in every way.
Vertere Calon
Vertere’s Calon high-end phono stage sets sky-high performance standards and has a price tag to match.
Nagaoka celebrates its 85th anniversary with a high-end cartridge that promises to deliver "vivid and lifelike listening experience"
The flagship MP-700 will make its debut at High End Munich next month
JBL TT350 Classic
JBL is seeking to break into the turntable market, but it needs to up its game to compete with the class leaders.
Best speakers 2025: budget to premium models tested by our expert reviewers
Best Buys Upgrade your home music system with our pick of the best hi-fi speakers on the market right now, across all budgets.
Astell & Kern's inventive portable music player doubles up as a streamer for the home, too
The A&K PD10 is a hi-res, hi-tech portable music player with a twist
Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2
Sonus Faber’s Sonetto V G2 deliver a likeable performance from an elegant and beautifully made package.
Technics' five-star SL-1500C record player has an epic double discount if you use this secret code
An excellent turntable for a knockdown price
Cambridge Audio MXN10 vs WiiM Ultra: which budget music streamer offers the best value?
Can the newcomer give our current favourite something to worry about?
Vinyl Week 2025: our most valuable records, is 180g vinyl worth it, the best turntables we've ever tested and more
Happy Record Store Day 2025!
Audio-Technica Sound Burger (AT-SB727)
Audio-Technica’s Sound Burger isn’t just an ’80s novelty; it’s a well-made Bluetooth turntable whose compact form and lively sound have plenty of charm.
We asked 8 of the world's top turntable designers for their favourite records – here's what they said
Top turntable designers share the vinyl records they love listening to and that had a huge impact on their lives
Best high-end record players: ultimate premium turntables tested by experts
Best Buys Want the ultimate audiophile sound quality from your vinyl records and have an infinite budget? These high-end turntables are worth considering.
How to choose the right record player for you
Everything you need to know about buying a turntable, from what to consider pre-purchase to setting it up when it's home.
Rega's long-awaited Brio Mk7, a WiiM streaming amp, Sony's new Dolby Atmos soundbar and more are in our test rooms this month
6 of the most exciting hi-fi and AV products we're testing in April 2025
Vertere SG-1/XtraX
The Vertere SG-1/XtraX package is beautifully built, packed with innovative engineering and gets more out of the record groove than almost anything else we have heard.
9 stand-out tracks we've been enjoying in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
Now Playing returns for its third instalment, with new bangers and some old school classics for you and your hi-fi to enjoy.
