Latest articles by Kashfia Kabir
Best active speakers 2026: our experts pick the top pairs with integrated amplifiers
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.
Best budget hi-fi speakers 2026: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested
Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.
Graham Audio LS5/9
The BBC-licensed Graham Audio LS5/9 still has plenty to offer despite the age of its design.
One of our favourite premium phono stages has been updated to deliver "razor-sharp" spatial imaging and "lifelike" voices
Vertere's Phono-1 LX has been refined to sound "better than ever"
I updated my turntable system, and now I’m adding this final audiophile detail to complete my listening sessions
It’s all about the wires
“What’s the best 55-inch OLED deal?” I asked our Instagram followers to send us their Prime Day questions – here’s what they wanted to know
Sonos soundbars, standmount speaker upgrades and Sony XM5 savings were on the agenda this Prime Day
Forget Prime Day – I've found 12 terrific hi-fi deals you won't find anywhere on Amazon
I've scoured the specialist retailers to find you the biggest hi-fi savings that Amazon could never match
I've handpicked the 12 best-value Prime Day home cinema and audio deals – all under £200
All on highly recommend products, from £16.99 to £199
I would swap a week's worth of Tesco meal deals for these cheap £30 Sony headphones
The five-star CH520 are the best Prime Day deal for sheer value
The best hi-fi deals 2026: superb savings on five-star stereo speakers, amplifiers, DACs, turntables and more
Deals Looking to upgrade your system or bag a great bargain? Check out these brilliant savings on stereo amps, streamers, turntables, CD players and more.
Roberts Stream 219
The Roberts Stream 219 is more than just a radio, with multiple music-playing options and clear, agile sound in an easy-to-navigate design.
JBL Live 780NC
JBL’s mid-price wireless headphones have a colourful design, lots of features and massive battery life. Can they win us over in the sound department, too?
Focal Mu-so Hekla
Focal’s pricey all-in-one system is a fantastic performer with both movies and music.
Best floorstanding speakers 2026: budget to premium models tested by our experts
Best Buy Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant-sounding floorstanding speakers.
"It's the last physical format we'll ever have." How the demand for CDs, tactility and good design led to Ruark's new R710 streaming amplifier
Our first look at the R710 streaming amp and Talisman-R floorstanders
10 of the most exciting hi-fi products we saw at High End Vienna 2026
Giant speakers, tiny DACs, all-in-one wonders, and anniversary editions
Dual takes its "legacy into the future" with a fully automatic direct-drive turntable that you can control with an app
The Dual CS 629Q is due in mid-2027
Ruark resurrects Talisman-R floorstanders for "people who care about their home as much as their music"
With trademark sloped baffle and £1499 / €1799 per pair
Ruark’s gorgeous streaming amplifier blends “analogue charm with digital convenience” and features an integrated CD player
The powerful R710 makes its debut at High End Vienna 2026
Audio-Technica's high-end flagship cartridge promises "exceptional level of precision and realism" from your records
The AT-MCD1 is yours for the cool sum of £9999/€11,000
Chord Electronics teases two new power amplifiers at High End Vienna 2026, set to launch in September
The Ultima 7 power amp is designed to match the excellent Pre 6 preamp
After eight years, Acoustic Energy finally updates its fanastic five-star active speakers
The AE Active promise upgrades and improvements while staying true to their original intent
KLH Audio's vintage-inspired speakers are "exceptionally narrow" and designed to be placed close to a wall
The Model Four's shallow cabinet is "built for homes where space is precious, design is paramount and fidelity is demanded"
