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Hi-Fi
Topping’s new affordable DAC fits a whole lot of tech into its compact design
The E50 II features hi-res support, app control and customisable EQ for £199
Astell & Kern’s valve-toting portable player blends classic analogue tech with “cutting-edge digital audio”
The SP4000T portable player and Clarus in-ears debut at High End Vienna
When should you stop feeding your hi-fi addiction?
Is an audiophile's work never done? We want to know your thoughts!
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Our experts pick the ultimate World Cup tech deals to upgrade your viewing experience – five-star OLEDs, Dolby Atmos soundbars, portable projectors and big-screen Mini LED TVs
It's a World Cup deals bonanza right now – here are the best discounts we've seen
Headphones
No need to wait for Prime Day – snap up these five-star Sony wireless headphones for just £30 today
Noble Audio’s eye-catching wireless earbuds could be a rival to the five-star Sony XM6
Speakers
KLH Audio's vintage-inspired speakers are "exceptionally narrow" and designed to be placed close to a wall
The Model Four's shallow cabinet is "built for homes where space is precious, design is paramount and fidelity is demanded"
Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i
Wharfedale’s new Diamond 12.3i remains the class leader among affordable floorstanders, even though it isn’t a clear step forward from its excellent predecessor.
Cambridge Audio L/R S vs Ruark Audio MR1 Mk3: which compact desktop speakers are best for you?
Two small, powerful options with different strengths
Tribit Stormbox Micro 3
The Stormbox Micro 2 was one of our favourite budget Bluetooth speakers – can Tribit replicate its success for the third-gen model?
TV & Home Cinema
The HDR10+ Alliance has teamed up with two of the biggest names in tech for a new HDR format – could Dolby Vision be in trouble?
As always, there’s a catch…
This five-star JBL soundbar brings affordable Atmos to your home – more than £100 off with this excellent deal
The JBL Bar 300MK2 brings cinematic sound for a budget price
Ready for the World Cup? These are the 3 projectors you should consider
The big game on the big screen
I’ve been testing this genre-bending system – and it has me questioning if the soundbar label is outdated
A conundrum of a product
Streaming & Entertainment
The best World Cup songs to test your system
With no Shakira, no Ricky Martin and definitely no Baddiel & Skinner.
Apple Music could be about to adopt one of Spotify's most compelling features – with possibly one huge improvement
And it could save you a small fortune.
How Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 finally converted me to Atmos music on headphones
I have long been preaching that Atmos music is really for loudspeakers only. But Apple's latest overears are persuading me otherwise.
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Yes, there is an ultimate prog rock album for testing hi-fi – at least according to What Hi-Fi? readers
We asked and, surprisingly, your answer was loud and clear
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