Becky Scarrott
Becky has been a full-time staff writer at What Hi-Fi? since March 2019. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, she freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 20-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance is of course tethered to a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo, This is Cabaret and The Stage. When not writing, she dances, spins in the air, drinks coffee, watches football or surfs in Cornwall with her other half – a football writer whose talent knows no bounds.
Latest articles by Becky Scarrott

8 ways to support your favourite bands and artists until venues reopen
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Lockdown measures might be relaxing slightly, but tours are still pulled and venues remain dark for the foreseeable. So what can we do to help?

Netflix won't be adding support for Apple spatial audio any time soon
By Becky Scarrott published
Earlier reports of a spring rollout appear to have been false – AirPods Pro and AirPods Max owners will have to wait.

McIntosh's MCD85 SACD/CD player boasts hi-res USB connectivity
By Becky Scarrott published
The MCD85 SACD/CD player is designed to complement the recently launched McIntosh MC830 Solid State Amplifier and C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier.

Why I will never own a pair of noise-cancelling headphones
By Becky Scarrott published
Active noise cancelling is one of our readers' top priorities when looking for new headphones in 2021. It's just not for me. Here's why.

Roku is working on original TV and movie content, job listing suggests
By Becky Scarrott published
Roku is looking to employ a lead production attorney to "work on its expanding slate of original content"...

Apple's former acoustics engineer has developed premium gaming headphones
By Becky Scarrott published
With the new Model One headset, VZR aims to appeal to both hardcore gaming fans and audiophiles.

Burmester announces "several" core hi-fi and Reference Line products for 2021
By Becky Scarrott published
The announcement commemorates Burmester's late founder, Dieter Burmester, who would have turned 75 yesterday.

KEF unveils Mu3 true wireless headphones with active noise cancelling
By Becky Scarrott last updated
KEF has once again collaborated with Ross Lovegrove, designer behind the high-end Muon speakers and Muo Bluetooth speaker.

Primephonic enriches its classical music streaming with Maestro listening guides
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Primephonic says that no other streaming service in the world offers a feature similar to Maestro.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: turntable Titans go head-to-head!
By Becky Scarrott published
Our March issue includes a turntable tear-up, a flagship smartphone three-way battle, the best home cinema systems for those lockdown nights in and much more.

This modified iPod Classic now has wi-fi, Bluetooth and Spotify streaming
By Becky Scarrott published
The whole project cost the developer just $100, if you feel like fishing your old iPod out of the drawer and having a go...

AirPods Pro 2 should arrive within the next five months, report claims
By Becky Scarrott published
Apple plans to release it's hotly-anticipated AirPods Pro 2 within the first half of 2021, according to a report from Taiwanese publication DigiTimes.

Philips unveils four-strong Go Sports wireless headphone series
By Becky Scarrott last updated
The Philips Go Sports headphones series should arrive in April, with the release of four new dedicated wireless sports models.

Bose refreshes its SoundLink Revolve and Revolve+ Bluetooth speakers
By Becky Scarrott last updated
SoundLink Revolve II and the beefier SoundLink Revolve+ II now boast improved battery life, plus IP55 water and dust resistance.

10 Apple Music playlists to listen to right now
By Becky Scarrott published
Apple Music offers easy access to music on Apple and Android devices, but finding the best curated playlists for your current mood can be tricky. Our list takes care of that.

EarFun Air Pro bring noise-cancelling to Award-winning budget wireless earbuds
By Becky Scarrott published
Design tweaks, active noise-cancelling, infrared in-ear detection and an affordable price tag...

Piega serves up affordable Ace series speakers for hi-fi and home cinema
By Becky Scarrott last updated
The elegant, svelte and minimalist speaker collection features Piega’s signature aluminium cabinets and AMT tweeters.

Netflix is testing Apple spatial audio support for AirPods Pro and Max
By Becky Scarrott last updated
According to a report from iPhoneSoft (citing an anonymous Netflix developer), the streaming giant has been testing spatial audio support on iPhone and iPad since December.

iDSD Diablo is iFi's new flagship portable DAC/headphone amp
By Becky Scarrott published
iFi is kicking off 2021 with the "best battery-powered DAC/headphone amp the company has ever produced".

Denon's Sound Bar 550 adds Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Alexa to its Home lineup
By Becky Scarrott last updated
The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 can be used as a standalone soundbar or expanded with other wireless Denon Home speakers...

The 40 best TV shows to watch on Netflix
By Kashfia Kabir, Becky Scarrott published
Features Netflix's massive library of new, old and exclusive TV shows await your viewing pleasure.

Lindy aims to build on five-star success with BNX-80 noise-cancelling headphones
By Becky Scarrott published
Lindy says it has taken the best qualities from the superb BNX-60 (and their follow-up, the BNX-100) and improved them.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: the best amplifiers you can buy for under a grand!
By Becky Scarrott published
The February issue also includes noise-cancelling headphones, amazing all-in-one systems, plus our opinion on the price of the new Apple AirPods Max...
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