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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We address the common gaffes that could prevent you from getting the most out of your amp – and system – and how to avoid making them yourself.

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You may have more than one DAC-toting component in your system chain and thus be presented with several ways of connecting them. So which route should you take?

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Not content with its WF-C500 being the best budget wireless earbuds on the market, Sony has introduced a successor that delivers even more bang for your buck.

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The B&W Pi8's charging case can accept audio signals via a USB-C socket and wirelessly ‘retransmit’ them to the earbuds.

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Spotify’s student plan is famously good value, but it isn't the cheapest or best-sounding out there...

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Our technology travel checklist includes 5 recommended audio and video devices for your holidays and business trips...

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Dan D’Agostino has expanded its Momentum range with a preamp that also has the potential to become a dream source.

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Netflix’s August haul looks likely to feature more lowlights than highlights, but there are a handful of releases whetting my appetite...

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One-box-streamer-and-amplifier components are one of the hottest trends in hi-fi now, but are they worth choosing over separates? We discuss the pros and cons of both paths...

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Get the Games glowing on your screen in the UK, US and Australia...

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Unveiled at High End Munich earlier this year, Astell & Kern has officially launched the Activo P1 portable music player for a more affordable price tag.

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Deals The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are now just $198 thanks to Amazon Prime Day – that's a discount of $150, and $100 cheaper than the new XM5.

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Multiple five-star products have been discounted for the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales extravaganza - but hurry before stocks run out!

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Our team of product experts detail the top prog rock tracks they use to test hi-fi and audio kit

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Testing your surround sound home cinema with anything other than a movie may sound as preposterous as learning the guitar without holding one, but hear me out...

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With both bonafide classics and quirkier cult gems, this '90s film list should help you find some home cinema entertainment gold.

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Monitor Audio's striking Studio 89 pay homage to their Studio ancestor from 1989 in both name and aesthetic.

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Having made their debut at High End Munich in May, Meze Audio's Alba IEMs are now available to pre-order for £139 / $159.

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Avoid these 10 easy-to-make mistakes and stream like a Gen Z pro…

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From July, 360 Reality Audio and MQA streams will no longer be available on the hi-res service.

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Real-money music set-ups with asking prices that won’t make you wince.

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Microsoft has announced a release date for its anticipated all-digital Xbox, plus Special Edition Series X and white Series S variants.

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Should you take advantage of the final, discounted Move stock or spend a little more to get the improved sequel? Having reviewed both portable speakers, we discuss which is more worthwhile...
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