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By What Hi-Fi? published 12 October 22

Updated The A&futura SE180 introduces a quirky interchangeable DAC design and Astell & Kern’s flagship Teraton Alpha audio technology.

By What Hi-Fi? published 12 October 22

Updated Astell & Kern’s latest ‘entry-level’ music player is better than ever, with a price tag to reflect that.

By What Hi-Fi? published 5 October 21

The A&norma SR25 is from a long line of excellent entry-level portable music players that continues to get better with every iteration.

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 3 September 20

ces 2019 Technics is back with a relatively affordable SL-1200 turntable aimed at vinyl fans and DJs alike

By What Hi-Fi? published 14 August 20

A&K’s latest portable music player is a compelling, benchmark-setting performer with a unique feature – a choice of DACs.

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 12 June 20

Chinese brand FiiO’s M15 is a good premium music player, but it's up against some tough competition.

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 27 May 20

Does the last surviving member of the iPod family still have a place in a world of streaming and premium portable music players?

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 27 May 20

Cowon's budget portable music player builds on the talents of its Award-winning sibling

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 27 May 20

The mkII is a clear improvement on the original (and Award-winning) AK70

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 27 May 20

Top-class Astell & Kern portable music player has a daft name and a strange design, but it turns out to be a work of sonic art

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