Latest articles by Andy Madden
10 of the best acoustic tracks to test your hi-fi system
These stripped-back tunes will trip up many a set-up
I test headphones for a living but can’t make sense of the AirPods 5 launch
Two new models, but why?
Why I think Sony’s new WH-1000XM4C headphones are a brilliant but risky gamble
Is Sony sacrificing one of its current models in the short term?
Back with a bang! Sony has resurrected a classic pair of wireless headphones by launching the WH-1000XM4C
Welcome back, old friend...
Quiz! I made a TV tech crossword to test your knowledge - can you get 100%?
Calling all TV experts...
Has Sonos done enough to win back serious music and movie fans' trust? We want to know your thoughts!
Time for a fresh start?
Sonos Ace Ultra vs Sonos Ace: which pair of premium wireless headphones is best?
Do Sonos's new flagship over-ears deliver?
Marten Parker Duo Diamond Edition
The Marten Parker Duo Diamond Edition standmount speaker is an ambitious design that aims high and succeeds.
Bose’s disappointing Dolby Atmos soundbar, Naim drops a surprise, McIntosh’s glowing new preamplifier and more
Another interesting week of hi-fi and home cinema news and reviews
If Sonos Ace Ultra headphones are in the works, here are three things they need to get right to rival Sony and Bose
We're hoping for a big improvement
McIntosh’s new high-performance preamplifier combines classic looks with streaming smarts and a premium price tag
Yours for $12,500
Porsche and Burmester have a new secret weapon for their car hi-fi systems, and it sounds like sci-fi
New tech will feature from 2027
Quiz! Take on our turntable-themed crossword for a spin and see how quickly you can solve the clues
Can you secure a spot on our leaderboard?
Cambridge Audio Evo 300
Cambridge Audio’s flagship Evo 300 streaming amplifier promises serious power, but is that enough?
Marantz CD 70 vs CD6007: which is the best entry-level CD player?
Can Marantz’s latest build on its own classic?
Topping Audio D900
Topping Audio’s D900 brings cutting-edge conversion technology and an unusually fluid sonic presentation to the premium DAC market.
Quiz! How fast can you solve our turntable challenge? Test your wordsearch skills now
Bonus points for the fastest word finder
I’m excited by the latest Sony wireless headphones rumours - but I have one major worry
Surely it can’t just be a new colour?
“When the DVD format arrived, “Home Cinema” really took off, helped by the rapid development of TVs” – veteran AV experts discuss the biggest shifts in TV and home cinema during What Hi-Fi?'s 50-year lifetime
Times have been a-changing...
Quiz! Hi-fi fans, prove your knowledge by decoding these 11 audio file formats
Acronyms assemble!
Sony's five-star Bluetooth turntable is the perfect way to start your vinyl journey – and now it's cheaper than ever
More than £60 off Sony's plug-and-play PS-LX3BT
Roksan Caspian 4G Streaming Pre-Amplifier/Caspian 4G Power Amplifier
Roksan’s take on a streaming pre/power combination is pleasingly forward-looking and capable of musical greatness.
