Alastair is What Hi-Fi?’s editor in chief. He has well over a decade’s experience as a journalist working in both B2C and B2B press. During this time he’s covered everything from the launch of the first Amazon Echo to government cyber security policy. Prior to joining What Hi-Fi? he served as Trusted Reviews’ editor-in-chief. Outside of tech, he has a Masters from King’s College London in Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion, is an enthusiastic, but untalented, guitar player and runs a webcomic in his spare time.
Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson

New Marantz hi-fi, a tiny vinyl update, a key moment for Sonos and more
By Alastair Stevenson Published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, explained by our experts

Reviewing KEF’s new 5.1 surround sound system reminded me of a key home cinema truth people forget all too often
By Alastair Stevenson Published
It’s not just about the speakers

LG G6 (OLED65G6)
By Alastair Stevenson Last updated
LG’s 2026 flagship OLED leaves a strong impression that will delight many viewers, but disappoint others.

An exclusive listen to B&W’s Diamond D5 speakers, Dali’s five-star floorstanders, good news for Blu-ray fans and more
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Our reviewers were very busy last week…

As a home cinema fan, I hate the summer – and it’s not just the heatwave making me say that
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Equipment overheating, background aircon noise ruining the Atmos-phere and sticky-fingered sprogs all kill the magic

Focal’s premium floorstanders, a fresh KEF LSX II rival, our experience repairing vintage hi-fi and more
By Alastair Stevenson Published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news explained

Sony’s Dolby Atmos system, Fyne’s first active speakers, a Samsung flagship OLED TV and more, all earn five stars
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Seven lucky products earned top marks from our reviewers last month

“Hi-fi is like gardening; it’s never really done” – our readers discuss their life-long quest for audio nirvana
By Alastair Stevenson Published
We asked when it’s time to stop upgrading; your answers surprised us

Apple price hikes, a blast from What Hi-Fi?’s past, retrospective on Mission’s iconic hi-fi speakers and more
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Another week, another entry to our hi-fi and home cinema news digest

You can ignore all the Prime Day cheap-turntable deals – these two five-star record players are the only ones to consider
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Every sales event, we always get asked “are there any good cheap turntables?”

Prime Day warning: Samsung and LG’s five-star OLEDs are great examples of why we don’t recommend new flagships very often (at least right away)
By Alastair Stevenson Published
It’s all about return on investment…

LG’s best step-down OLED TV is at its lowest-ever price – but I have a controversial bit of advice
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Save your pennies and invest in this key upgrade

The wireless headphones I use every day are at their lowest price ever – but I’d recommend these five-star Sonys to most people
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Unless you have very specific sonic tastes, you’ll be better off with the XM6

If you want a proper home cinema, I built a wireless Dolby Atmos, native 4K system for serious movie fans using Sony deals
By Alastair Stevenson Published
And you won’t find any of it this heavily discounted on Amazon

I built a five-star Samsung cinema setup using Prime Day OLED TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar deals – save £2361 and get ready for the World Cup
By Alastair Stevenson Published
It’s always worth checking the price of last year’s products during Prime Day

I've waited over half a decade for a decent discount on these five-star Dali speakers – and Prime Day has delivered
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Dali’s stellar floorstandres aren’t my first choice anymore, but if you’re short on cash, they’re an absolute steal right now

Sony’s “mid-range marvel” of a TV is at its lowest price ever for Prime Day – but I wouldn’t buy it
By Alastair Stevenson Published
One of our reviewers’ favourite step-down Mini LEDs is a fantastic price right now, but not the one we’d buy

Prime Day tip: nearly every size of this five-star LG OLED TV has been discounted, but I’d wait a little longer before buying one
By Alastair Stevenson Published
Patience is a virtue, especially when shopping during a sales event

Samsung's newest flagship OLED TV has had its price slashed – but I’d recommend this five-star Sony over it (for now)
By Alastair Stevenson Last updated
Unless you insist on only buying the latest and greatest tech, Sony’s flagship OLED is cheaper and more than enough for most people

If you need a good TV and are tight on cash, this Award-winner is the only one I recommend
By Alastair Stevenson Published
TCL’s affordable, five-star Mini LED has had its price slashed

Five-star Dolby Atmos systems from Sony and Focal, the return of an iconic Bang & Olufsen turntable and more
By Alastair Stevenson Published
All the top hi-fi and home cinema stories explained, by our experts

Mark your calendars: the dates for the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026 have been confirmed
By Alastair Stevenson Published
And for our 50th birthday, we have a surprise for you in the works

“It would be disingenuous to say that we have a plan for attracting younger music fans” – AudioQuest on the new DragonFly and getting Gen Z into hi-fi
By Alastair Stevenson Published
The original DragonFly DAC was a gateway to better sound for millennials; can it do the same for Gen Z?
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