
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

I tried Lorde’s transparent CD in 9 different disc players – but did it play on any of them?
By Kashfia Kabir published
Not your average compact disc...

I’ve been using Apple Music for 10 years, and this one hi-fi feature would make my listening complete
By Kashfia Kabir published
AirPlay needs a serious Connect upgrade

The best AirPods deals 2025: lowest prices on Apple headphones
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals Check out the latest deals on all AirPods headphones and wireless earbuds.

Best music streamers 2025: top network audio players tested by our experts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Music streamers are a convenient and versatile one-box solution for getting high-quality digital music from multiple online sources.

Best phono preamps 2025: budget to high-end, tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
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.

Best CD players 2025: budget to premium options tested by expert reviewers
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Hear your disc collection at its very best with our pick of the best CD players and CD transports on the market across all budgets.

Chord Electronics Alto
By Ketan Bharadia published
The Chord Alto has an unusual blend of talents that are sure to please high-end headphone and pro users alike.

Jazz fans, take note: this audiophile record label's full hi-res catalogue is now available on Qobuz
By Kashfia Kabir published
And there's an exclusive vinyl competition, too

Best floorstanding speakers 2025: budget to premium models tested by our experts
By Kashfia Kabir, Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buy Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant-sounding floorstanding speakers.

JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx
By Kashfia Kabir published
JBL’s flagship wireless headphones have ample features, a comfortable portable design and a friendly sound, but they face fierce competition at this premium price level.

Musical Fidelity's highly-anticipated integrated amplifier promises to deliver "great sound at an affordable price"
By Kashfia Kabir published
The B1xi integrated is yours for £699

The Award-winning Sony XM5 wireless earbuds just hit their best price this year
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony's flagship WF-1000XM5 earbuds have plunged to near their best ever price.

Pro-Ject's E1.2 turntable aims to deliver "beautiful analogue sound" from an affordable, plug-and-play design
By Kashfia Kabir published
A fully manual budget spinner with a focus on performance

ATC SCM20ASL
By Ketan Bharadia published
ATC’s active SCM20ASL monitors bring the sound of the studio to the home.

Best speakers 2025: budget to premium models tested by our expert reviewers
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Upgrade your home music system with our pick of the best hi-fi speakers on the market right now, across all budgets.

Best high-end record players: ultimate premium turntables tested by experts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Want the ultimate audiophile sound quality from your vinyl records and have an infinite budget? These high-end turntables are worth considering.

Lumin's flagship U2X network transport promises a "new benchmark in digital audio streaming"
By Kashfia Kabir published
With extensive hi-res file support and multiple digital outputs

AVID celebrates its 30th anniversary and dedication to precision engineering with the all-new Relveo turntable
By Kashfia Kabir published
With new suspension system, refined power supply and flagship-derived technology

There are two cheap turntable deals this Prime Day worth looking at – but I only recommend one
By Kashfia Kabir published
Deals Sony vs Audio-Technica

Hurry! Prime Day ends today, and this is the only hi-fi deal I recommend you buy before it's over – here's why
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Your last chance to get a 20% saving on a very good, very budget music streamer

I'm disappointed there are no AirPods Max deals this Amazon Prime Day – but I’ve found one elsewhere
By Kashfia Kabir published
Save £41 on Apple's premium headphones – but not at Amazon

Looking to upgrade your budget turntable system? This is the vinyl accessory to get for a sonic boost
By Kashfia Kabir published
This stylish phono stage and headphone amplifier is a great addition

Forget Amazon Prime Day – I've found the best 13 deals from specialist hi-fi retailers instead
By Kashfia Kabir published
There are better deals around across a wide variety of hi-fi kit
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