I'm a hi-fi expert and I’ve found 12 amazing audiophile-friendly deals you won't find on Amazon this Prime Day

JBL L100 Classic MkII speakers with orange foam grille and hi-fi separates on cabinet
(Image credit: JBL)

As the annual Amazon Prime Day sales event gets underway (here all week!), it's a great place to pick up bargains on wireless headphones, Bluetooth speakers and OLED TVs – it's just not that great for hi-fi deals.

Equally, you might not want to fork out for a Prime subscription, or you might just not keen on buying from the giant retailer anyway. If you're a hi-fi fan or embarking on your home audio journey, I would always recommend heading to one of the specialist retailers.

They can give you dedicated advice, help with set up, and there's usually a friendly (real) person on the phone who can help with any query too. It's a personal touch that I've always appreciated whenever I've bought from these specialists in the past 14+ years since I started reviewing audio products.

Happily, these specialist retailers – such as Richer Sounds, Peter Tyson, Sevenoaks in the UK – also offer some tremendous deals on hi-fi that you won't find anywhere on Amazon. If you're looking for gigantic savings on some premium floorstanders, discounts on What Hi-Fi? Award winning products, deals on high-end Naim kit or even some money off a lovely turntable – then you're in luck.

Below, I've highlighted some fantastic deals on hi-fi products that the What Hi-Fi? team (including myself) have tested and can personally recommend. My personal favourites are the sub-£1000 price on the Sonus Faber Omnia wireless system (I just wish I had the space to place it in my home), and the gigantic 70% discount on the retro-inspired JBL stereo amp. If only I had the need for another amp...

If you've got the budget, why not take the plunge and upgrade your system, and bag a fantastic bargain along the way? Happy shopping, and be rest assured that Amazon could never match these deals.

Wharfedale Elysian 3
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Wharfedale Elysian 3: was £5,999 now £2,999 at Peter Tyson

Wharfedale's high-end Elysian 4 floorstanders are gorgeous, impressing us with huge sonic scale, astounding bass depth and agility, and the build quality is immaculate. The problem was, you needed quite a big room for them to really shine.

So enters the Elysian 3. A "baby" version of their five-star siblings, these aim to deliver the same sonic scale for (slightly) smaller rooms. The Elysian 3 has the same tweeter and midrange, but smaller woofers – we've not tested this specific model, but we imagine they won't be too far off the mark of the bigger brothers.

The entire Elysian range has been upgraded, so it's a great time to indulge in this massive 50% discount that shaves £3000 off the full price. Is this the best hi-fi deal this week?

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Sonus Faber Omnia
Five stars
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Sonus Faber Omnia: was £1,599 now £999 at Peter Tyson

No one quite mixes sound and style as effortlessly as Sonus Faber. Beautiful craftsmanship is married with a wide, spacious sound with unmatched clarity in this all-in-one wireless system. It has all the popular streaming platforms and is also equipped with HDMI ARC connectivity.

The Omnia is a thing of beauty, and this very tempting £600 discount brings the price down to under £1000 – and is available for both the black and walnut finishes. Just be aware that stock is low, so you'd better hurry if you want to snap up this Naim Mu-so rival.

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Q Acoustics  5050
What Hi-Fi? Award winner 2024
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Q Acoustics 5050: was £1,299 now £999 at Richer Sounds

The Award-winning Q Acoustics 5050 are a superbly insightful, engaging and entertaining pair of floorstanders when properly partnered. Excellent clarity and insight, expressive dynamics, and a slick build and finish quality.

At Richer Sounds, you'll also get a pair of 2m QED XT25 speaker cables (RRP £79) thrown in, which is a bonus. This excellent deal is available across all four finishes.

Deal also at Sevenoaks and Peter Tyson

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Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3
Lowest-ever price
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Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3: was £1,999 now £1,499 at Sevenoaks Sound and Vision

The Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3 floorstanders are large, well-made speakers that will fill a room with ease. The 25mm titanium dome tweeter, 15cm midrange cone, and 16.5cm paper bass drivers combine to produce a weighty, full sound with plenty of punch.

This huge saving is also the lowest ever price we've seen them at – and the deal is available across all three finishes, too.

Deal also available at Peter Tyson and Richer Sounds

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Focal Aria Evo X No3
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Focal Aria Evo X No3: was £3,499 now £2,689 at Peter Tyson

The premium Focal Aria Evo X No3 look incredibly appealing: these tall floorstanders are constructed and finished to a high quality befitting their lofty price tag.

Their full-bodied, refined sound ensures they are an enjoyable listen too. This massive over £800 saving is available on all three finishes: Black High Gloss, Moss Green High Gloss, or Prime Walnut.

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KEF LSX II
Five stars
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KEF LSX II: was £1,199 now £999 at Peter Tyson

This wireless all-in-one is the middle child of KEF's standmount speaker system range, and it offers a sweet spot: wonderfully versatile, packed with features and a compact form that looks stunning.

It's taken what was already a winning formula and introduced some key upgrades that improve functionality – and the LSX II remains a talented set-up that sings with any genre of music sent its way. With £200 off, it's even more appealing.

Lowest deal price on Cobalt Blue finish only

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Technics SL-1200GR Mk2
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Technics SL-1200GR Mk2: was £1,799 now £1,599 at Peter Tyson

Robust build quality with all the DJ trappings, it's no wonder Technics remains a go-to for vinyl fans. The premium SL-1200GR Mk2 turntable sounds clean, punchy and muscular, and is a delight to use. And it's even more delightful with this tasty £200 saving.

Both the silver and black (1210GR2) finishes can be had at this appealing deal price, too!

Deal also available at Sevenoaks and Smart Home Sounds

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JBL SA550 Classic
Lowest-ever price
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JBL SA550 Classic: was £1,749 now £499 at Peter Tyson

It's not every day that we see a deal as good as this. We tested the SA550 Classic at its full price and found it to be "a rich-sounding and entertaining amp". The price has been slashed by over 71%, and we think the appeal has gone up multiple notches.

Expect stylish retro-inspired looks, a solid build, decent features, and a rich, likeable sound – all for what is now an amazing bargain price.

Price check: £749 @ Amazon

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Cambridge Audio  CXN100
Five stars
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Cambridge Audio CXN100 : was £899 now £799 at Richer Sounds

A feature-packed performer with extensive streaming support and a sleek, minimalist build. The Cambridge CXN100 streamer is slick to use, while its clear, expansive, detailed and controlled performance is hard to beat at this level.

It was competitively priced already, but this £100 off deal makes it even better value. While other Cambridge products are enjoying a Prime Day deal, this is one you won't find on Amazon.

Deal also at Cambridge Audio UK

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Naim ND5 XS 2
What Hi-Fi? Award winner 2023
Save 28% (£700)
Naim ND5 XS 2: was £2,499 now £1,799 at Peter Tyson

The Naim ND5 XS 2 is a mighty fine music streamer boasting excellent sound quality. Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast are all present and correct, and you can play any hi-res file stored on your network. You've got a wide range of physical connections to take advantage of too, and it unearths an impressive amount of detal.

We said in our review: "It possesses that neutrality required to paint an honest picture of a track, refusing to force its own presentation simply to catch the listener’s ear." And it can be yours with an impressive £700 discount. But hurry – there's just one left.

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Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2
What Hi-Fi? Award winner
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Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2: was £599 now £549 at Smart Home Sounds

This easy to use Pro-Ject turntable won us over with its sweet-sounding midrange and easy-going balance that's immediately likeable. The Debut Evo 2 is easy to use and comes in a variety of colourful hues – a huge part of its appeal.

This £50 clearance deal price is only available on the wine red satin finish (an open box, unused item) but worth snapping up if you're after a step-up hi-fi turntable.

Price check: £599 at Richer Sounds, Peter Tyson and Sevenoaks

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iFi Go Blu
Five stars
Save 24% (£40)
iFi Go Blu: was £169 now £129 at Richer Sounds

Relatively cheap but definitely cheerful, the five-star iFi Go Blu DAC offers wired and wireless connectivity to boost the sound of your laptop or smartphone. You get 10 hours of battery life, aptX Adaptive and LDAC codec support, two headphone sockets, and a detailed sonic performance from this pocket-sized portable device.

Sign up to Richer Sounds VIP (it's free!) to grab this £40 discount.

Price check: £150 at Amazon

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Kashfia Kabir
Hi-Fi and Audio Editor

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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