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Hi-Fi and Audio Editor

Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand 14 years ago. During her time in the consumer tech industry, she has reviewed hundreds of products (including speakers, amplifiers, turntables and headphones), been to countless trade shows across the world and fallen in love with hi-fi kit much bigger than her. In her spare time, Kash can be found tending to an ever-growing houseplant collection and shooing her cat away from spinning records.

Latest articles by Kashfia Kabir

Rega and Pro-Ject lead the turntable winners at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025, while Technics reclaims a trophy

By Kashfia Kabir Published 3 November 25

Seven stunning spinners

Turntables

9 horror movies to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV and Disney+ to get into the Halloween spirit this weekend

By Becky Roberts last updated 30 October 25

Prepare for some film fright nights

Streaming & Entertainment

Screenshot of a man surrounded by red balloons from Muse's 'You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween' music video

10 of the best Halloween tracks to test your hi-fi system

By Harry McKerrell last updated 29 October 25

We've put together some of our favourite Halloween-themed tracks that are perfect for putting your kit through its paces

Streaming & Entertainment

Michell Apollo

By Ketan Bharadia Published 27 October 25

Michell’s Apollo phono stage delivers an enchanting performance full of insight, dynamic finesse and refinement.

Phono Preamps

Lindemann Limetree Phono II

By Ketan Bharadia Published 22 October 25

Lindemann’s Limetree Phono II is an unassuming but hugely capable MM/MC phono stage.

Phono Preamps

Grado's new Signature wired headphones aim to deliver “uncompromising craftsmanship and sound quality”

By Kashfia Kabir Published 16 October 25

Featuring new drivers, new ear cushions and a premium price

Wired Headphones

A pair of yellow Dali Kupid and Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 speakers on a red and grey background with a white versus sign between them.

Dali Kupid vs Wharfedale Diamond 12.1: which five-star bookshelf speakers are better?

By Joe Svetlik Published 15 October 25

You're spoiled for choice when it comes to affordable bookshelf speakers – but which of these five-star pairs would be best for you?

Hi-Fi Speakers

Rega Planar 6/Nd7

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 14 October 25

UPDATED A wonderfully refined, articulate and precise turntable.

UPDATED

Qobuz Connect is now available on the latest Cambridge Audio streaming products

By Kashfia Kabir Published 10 October 25

StreamMagic Gen 4 products get the update now

Music Streamers

Sennheiser's new high-res audiophile wireless headphones want to give you the best of both worlds

By Kashfia Kabir Published 7 October 25

The HDB 630 come with a hi-res Bluetooth transmitter in the box

Wireless Headphones

Cyrus CDi

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 3 October 25

UPDATED This multi-Award-winning Cyrus CD player continues to set the benchmark at this price point.

UPDATED

The versatile Moon 371 streaming amplifier is "engineered for extraordinary performance"

By Kashfia Kabir Published 30 September 25

And it kicks off the brand's new Compass Collection

2 Comments

Hi-Fi

3 fun and useful music streaming features I've been checking out this week

By Kashfia Kabir Published 26 September 25

Apple Music, Qobuz and BluOS have unveiled key app updates

Music Streaming

Monitor Audio Bronze 50 7G

By Kashfia Kabir Published 25 September 25

Monitor Audio’s newest Bronze standmounts are beautifully built and deliver a clear, confident, punchy sound that holds your attention at full throttle

Hi-Fi Speakers

Roberts Revival Mini 2 radio lineup in various colours

Roberts' stylish and retro portable radio promises to sound "detailed, balanced and full of character"

By Harry McKerrell Published 25 September 25

Back by popular demand

Radio

Exposure's new flagship amplifier aims to deliver "exceptional sound" with an upgradable design

By Kashfia Kabir Published 23 September 25

You can add phono and DAC boards to the all-analogue, premium 5510 integrated

Hi-Fi

Cyrus 40 PPA

By Ketan Bharadia Published 19 September 25

The Cyrus 40 PPA phono stage delivers class-leading resolution and transparency in a well-equipped and thoughtful package.

2 Comments

Phono Preamps

TEAC's premium CD transport aims to deliver “uncompromising reference-grade” CD playback to existing hi-fi systems

By Kashfia Kabir Published 18 September 25

The PD-507T promises “ultra-clean” CD playback

10 Comments

CD Players

This outrageously ’80s “Moving Sound” portable audio range is making a modern comeback

By Kashfia Kabir Published 17 September 25

It's very yellow...

Wireless Speakers

Philips' versatile new Bluetooth turntable features a built-in CD player

By Kashfia Kabir Published 17 September 25

The ultimate combo?

8 Comments

Turntables

iPhone sandwiched between Dolby Atmos and Lossless logos

What is lossless audio? Is it worth it and do you need it?

By Becky Roberts last updated 10 September 25

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?

Music Streaming