Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand 14 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 away from spinning records.
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"It's all about audio quality; it's all about design"

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A pair of talented streaming amps go head to head

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Featuring fabric finishes, Auracast sharing and ambient lighting

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Cambridge’s first active speakers feature 50W per channel, Bluetooth, USB-C and a stylish, compact design at an attractive price – are they on to a winner?

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You can get optional DAC and MM/MC phono boards

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10% of profits from each sale of the Moonlight Lilac AZ100 will go to the UK charity

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Seven new products from the world of hi-fi and home cinema are in our test rooms now

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My CD collection has long been neglected in favour of vinyl – but the new NAD C 589 could change things

By Becky Roberts Published
We take a trip down memory lane to explore the humble beginnings of seminal turntable brands, from Linn and Michell Audio to Technics and Rega.

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Impressive-looking towers that deliver a surprisingly sophisticated performance.

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Sony's automatic record players share a lot of the same features, but is the step-up model worth it?

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Apple Music's 100-million+ library has lossless tracks and Spatial Audio, but most AirPods lack key hi-res audio features.

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The EarFun Clip 2 are yours for £70 / $80

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The C 589 features Qrono d2a filtering technology for a more natural musical performance

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JBL’s Summit Ama is a hugely capable standmounter that’s a truly entertaining listen.

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We speak to CEO Heinz Lichtenegger about the design and engineering behind the Artist Collection series

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Mixx extends an olive branch in the vinyl vs CD format war by integrating them both in one affordable, never-before-seen design. Does it work?

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Join us in a week-long celebration of all things vinyl and turntable-related in the lead-up to Record Store Day 2026

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More consistent quality and beautiful packaging than new music pressings

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6 highly-anticipated products we're excited to test in April

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Apple’s premium AirPods Max 2 wireless headphones promise fresh features and sonic improvements in a classy, luxury-clad design – but is it enough to remain on par with class-leaders?

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I spoke to Apple's Tim Millet and Eric Treski about the AirPods Max 2, and the challenges of implementing existing in-ear features into an over-ear model

By Ketan Bharadia Published
Meters, toggles and switchable between Class A/B and Class A operation – this Unitra integrated looks to be an enthusiast’s dream.

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Spotify's dedicated Listening Lounge in London features a spectacular sound system for "deeper, intentional listening sessions" for artists and fans
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