A classic R.E.M. album is getting a limited-edition vinyl upgrade
Only 5000 copies are available… I’m sorry, I'm sorry
Hi-Fi
The vinyl revival continues! Our audio experts pick out the best turntables and some of our favourite records to spin on them
Vinyl is dead, long live vinyl
Marantz CD 70 vs CD6007: which is the best entry-level CD player?
Can Marantz’s latest build on its own classic?
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From Technics’ iconic turntables to JBL’s Classic standmounts – discover five of the best hi-fi product revivals
The old ones really are the best
Technics is celebrating 55 years of its legendary SL-1200 turntable with a limited-edition design
The SL-1200 55th Anniversary Edition looks as good as gold
Headphones
Sennheiser's flagship earbuds are back to battle Bose and Sony – and they could have an ace up their sleeve
Sony's XM4 reboot has leaked again in official-looking images, with one notable spec upgrade
AI will shape the future of wireless headphones – and we’ll all love it, according to these 5 audio execs
Speakers
Finally! Is this our best evidence yet that Apple is about to launch a long-awaited sequel to the HomePod Mini?
A HomePod 3 could also arrive in September...
Rotel's first passive speakers in over 25 years tease "exceptional resolution and accuracy"
Rotel reveals the Amora 5
I have just started reviewing speakers for a living – here are three surprising lessons I’ve learned
A newbie’s field guide to speaker testing
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Dali Sonik 1
The smallest standmount speakers in Dali’s entry level range, the Sonik 1, punch well above their weight.
TV & Home Cinema
Sony has released new Bravia TV software, and it’s good news for some (but unfortunately not all)
Dolby Vision issues are seemingly fixed, but audio problems remain
Heading to university? This affordable Samsung is one of the cheapest TVs we recommend
Currently at its lowest price
How to connect your phone to your TV: a simple guide to casting and mirroring
From Google Cast to Apple AirPlay, send content from your phone to your television as easily as possible
Reports suggest that Sonos could launch a major product in September – and it isn't the Ace Ultra headphones
Could the Ultra be joined by a new soundbar?
Streaming & Entertainment
"Music can only work if it's an intentional creation of one human, experienced by another human" – Qobuz's MD on the future of music streaming
Dan Mackta discusses the company's fight against AI music
Spotify is finally doing something to combat AI music, but is it enough?
Better late than never, or too little, too late?
"This is why physical media matters": anger as Google yanks access to The Lord Of The Rings films, even if you 'bought' them
One user's cautionary tale
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This hi-res streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music is now available on Focal & Naim streaming products
And you can even get a three-month free trial… yay Presto!
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