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Hi-Fi
Nagra's Compact Player brings you high-end streaming for (slightly) less money
It's still £6k, but that's positively budget for Swiss brand Nagra
iFi Go Link 2
The iFi Go Link 2 DAC is a portable, affordable way to get your smartphone or laptop-based music sounding a good deal better.
iFi's dinky DAC is designed to be a lightweight, affordable way to get your smartphone sounding its best
The iFi Go Link 2 may be small, but it has big shoes to fill
Rega's premium phono stage promises reference-inspired vinyl performance
The Aos MC uses circuitry inspired by the brand's Aura reference model
Speakers
OpenAI and Jony Ive are reportedly building a smart speaker – but will it sound any good?
Jony Ive is involved, and it's bound to have AI. But is that enough?
Acoustic Energy AE1 40th Anniversary
Can a speaker design so grounded in the ’80s still make sense today?
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The JBL Flip 7 for just $100
ATC's new high-end active speakers are inspired by a hi-fi legend
The EL50 Anniversary adds to an iconic speaker series
TV & Home Cinema
Epson's luxurious new Lifestudio projector promises the same punchy 4K projection in a stylish new box
Gold, glass and suede; could it be any more boujee?
48-inch Panasonic Z90B vs Samsung S90F: which small OLED is better?
Samsung and Panasonic have both now joined the 48-inch OLED club. But one will get a better membership…
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Hisense AX5125H vs Sonos Beam Gen 2: which budget Dolby Atmos bar is better?
Two Award-winners go head-to-head
Streaming & Entertainment
Apple Music Classical's exclusive EP release should please home cinema and music lovers alike
But there's limited availability
Cambridge Audio adds Qobuz Connect to older generations, including an Award-winning music streamer
The CXN (V2) and other five-star streamers benefit from the latest update
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The surprise winner scored two Awards against star-studded rivals
iOS Beta update adds five new Apple Music features (inspired by Spotify)
An AI playlist tool and concert info are the headline updates
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