Becky is a hi-fi, AV and technology journalist, formerly the Managing Editor at What Hi-Fi? and Editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. With over twelve years of journalism experience in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices.
In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.
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Two hi-fi music-streamer greats share the battlefield once more, this time armed with their latest premium five-star offerings.

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Decent budget open-back headphones are few and far between, which makes the recent arrival of Audio-Technica’s entry-level model all the more welcome.

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Pure’s classic kitchen-top Bluetooth speaker serves up a fun twist, but how well does it take care of the serious business?

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Prepare for some film fright nights

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We compare Spotify and Tidal to see which music streaming service offers the most for its monthly subscription fee...

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How an amplifier obsession blossomed during stints at Britain’s most iconic audio companies

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As the battle to dominate hi-res audio streaming intensifies, we look at which platforms offer the most for your money...

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Hi-res audio is the pinnacle for digital music fans, but what is it, how can you get it, and what kit do you need to listen to it?

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Everything you need to know about Spotify's new Lossless better-than-CD quality streaming tier.

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How integrated amplifiers compare to pre/power pairings when it comes to price, performance, system matching and upgradeability.

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Spatial audio is perhaps the only box Spotify now leaves unticked, but is that a deal breaker?

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UPDATED Now that hi-res Lossless streaming is here, is Spotify the world’s best music service again?

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Want to add a subwoofer to your stereo set-up? Don’t overlook these 5 key considerations.

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While Spotify has finally entered the hi-res streaming game, it technically still lags behind its rivals. But should you care?

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It’s very likely you’ll have seen the term ‘lossless audio’ bandied around in the music space in recent years, but is it something you need in your life?

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With Spotify's Lossless tier eight years in the making, let’s take a trip through the hi-res streaming journey so far...

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Our expert picks of the best on-ear headphones for features, style and sound, including pairs from Sony and Grado.

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Adding a much-needed budget option for the most blossoming product category

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The eponymous album follows last year's Rumours in getting the Blu-ray Atmos treatment

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Cambridge Audio moves its legendary CXA81 on by a country mile with this MKII model – but has it come far enough to claim the top spot?

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The clever little WiiM Mini streamer is just £69 / $71

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Wired open-backs for less than £100

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Deals While the wireless headphones are up to 40% off, you can do much better
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