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Fiio's affordable portable music player promises potent performance in your pocket
By Harry McKerrell published
Could the Fiio M21 bring hi-res portable listening to a more affordable level?

Astell & Kern's Luna are planar magnetic wired in-ears with an astronomically high price
By Kashfia Kabir published
High-end earphones that are "inspired by the curves of the moon"

Best portable MP3 players 2025: our expert picks of the top hi-res music players
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys You can listen to music on your phone or laptop, of course, but if you want optimum sound quality, only a dedicated hi-res audio player will do.

I've tried Astell & Kern's flagship portable music player – and it's a behemoth in both size and price
By Harry McKerrell published
Astell & Kern knows how to make a portable music player, with the flagship A&ultima SP4000 looking to be its best ever.

Astell & Kern unveils new flagship portable music player packed with hi-res streaming features and a redesigned internal circuitry
By Harry McKerrell published
Debuting at High End Munich 2025, the A&ultima SP4000 offers enhanced circuitry and hi-res file support alongside two new pairs of in-ear headphones.

Astell & Kern's inventive portable music player doubles up as a streamer for the home, too
By Kashfia Kabir published
The A&K PD10 is a hi-res, hi-tech portable music player with a twist

Grab this stunning Astell&Kern audio system for less than half price
By What Hi-Fi? published
Sponsored by Astell&Kern
There's a huge £1300 off Astell&Kern's just-add-speakers system.

Activo's wired in-ear headphones aim for an explosive sound that won't break the bank
By Harry McKerrell published
Activo debuts its affordable Volcano wired in-ear headphones featuring a triple driver array and a stable, comfortable fit.
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