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8 tracks we've been using to test in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month

By Harry McKerrell published

This month's edition features early 2000s nostalgia, a nu-metal masterpiece, Lorde's latest banger and an Arcane-inspired tale of vengeance.

Music Streaming

13 best Massive Attack tracks to test your hi-fi system

By James Day published

Discover the 13 best Massive Attack tracks to test your hi-fi system, from Blue Lines to Heligoland.

Streaming & Entertainment

Pure Audio Streaming service challenges Tidal and Qobuz with “world’s first lossless and immersive” catalogue – and you can sign up for early access now

By Becky Roberts published

Its quality-first library supports hi-res stereo, binaural and 7.1.4 surround audio

Music Streaming
Spotify SCREENSHOT

Best free music apps 2025: free ways to stream music on Android and iPhone

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys All the free music and radio streaming apps you need for listening on your Android or iPhone.

Best Buys
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Do you stream hi-res music or download hi-res tracks? We want your opinions

By Kashfia Kabir published

How do you listen to hi-res music? We want to know your preferences, opinions and experiences in our latest Ask the Reader column

Hi-Fi
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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: which B&W wireless headphones are better?

By Harry McKerrell published

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3

Wireless Headphones
WiiM Ultra vs Cambridge Audio MXN10 on red and grey graphic background

Cambridge Audio MXN10 vs WiiM Ultra: which budget music streamer offers the best value?

By Tom Wiggins published

Can the newcomer give our current favourite something to worry about?

Music Streamers

Spotify finally has a feature I'm truly envious of as a Tidal user

By Becky Roberts published

The new feature is a blessing for gig-goers.

Music Streaming
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I have listened to my favourite music on vinyl, CD and streaming – and the differences go far beyond sound

By Harry McKerrell published

While there's much discussion of how CDs, vinyl, and streaming sound, far less is said about the actual experience of these various formats.

Vinyl
A stack of records at an EvoVinyl pressing plant.

Now that vinyl record sales are on the rise, is there a more sustainable way to manufacture them?

By Robyn Quick published

Vinyl is great for music, but it ain’t good for the environment

Vinyl
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