Best early Black Friday hi-fi deals 2024 – fantastic prices on great audio products

KEF LS50 Meta was £1199 now £999 at Sevenoaks (save £200)
Delivering class-leading sound for less than a grand, the KEF LS50 Meta are sensational five-star speakers and brilliant all-rounders. If you can afford them, buy them. Not only do they deliver an engaging, cohesive sound, but they work with a huge variety of partnering kit below and above their price range. £200 is a steal, and you get a free set of QED XT25 speaker cables (3m) thrown in as well in this deal.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Deal also available at Richer Sounds, Peter Tyson

ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 was £279 now £229 at Peter Tyson (save £50)
These Elac Debut B5.2 speakers are one of our favourite budget speakers around, and their capable, detailed, enjoyable performance at this affordable price is ideal for anyone's first hi-fi or pairing with a microsystem. This range is being replaced now, so don't wait too long – snap up these budget wonders before they're gone.
Five stars

Deal also available at Amazon

Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 was £549 now £529 at Richer Sounds (save £20)
In our five-star B&W 607 S3 review, we called them "entertaining in spades" and "a delight". They set the bar high for clarity, refinement and detail, but also have plenty in the way of punch and dynamism to entertain. Ideal for a step-up system and for small rooms, these superb mid-price speakers originally launched at £599 and then dipped to £549 for the best part of this year – so this is a great new low price.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Deal also at Sevenoaks, Peter Tyson

Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 was £749 now £699 at Richer Sounds (save £50)
As we noted in our B&W 606 S3 review, "if you can afford and accommodate a step up above the compact 607 S3 speakers, want a larger scale of sound and need more oomph to your bass, the B&W 606 S3 will be more to your liking". These too are current Award winners, having picked up the Best Buy award as the 'Best standmount speaker £600-£800'. Bona-fide bargains now that they sit just below that price parameter.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Deal also at Sevenoaks, Peter Tyson, ElectricShop

Q Acoustics 3030i was £249 now £236 at Amazon (save £13)
The older 3030i remains an excellent pair of budget speakers from Q Acoustics. Want insightful speakers with a good dose of bass heft and authority? These deserve a place on the shortlist. The lowest deal is currently on the white finish, with other finishes available for a few quid more. Five stars

Deal also available at AV.com

Q Acoustics 3020i was £188 now £179 at Amazon (save £9)
Smaller (and smaller sounding) than the speakers above but still very sonically gifted, these last-gen Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers are an excellent option if you're on a tight budget. Their unfussy, easy-going nature will work with a whole variety of systems and rooms. This lowest-price deal applies to all finishes.
Five stars

Q Acoustics 3050i was £749 now £449 at Peter Tyson (save £300)
Ignore the fact that these floorstanders have been around for a good while – lots of the best products have. £300 off is a massive saving, and while we test the Q Acoustics 3050i at £649, they've often been listed at a more substantial price of £749. That makes this discount all the juicier, especially when you consider how musical, engaging and downright fun they sound. Five stars

Deal also at Richer Sounds

Focal Vestia No.1 was £899 now £449 at Peter Tyson (save £450)
This is a sizeable discount on a very competent pair of speakers. They may not be the last sonic word in 'fun', but for fans of smooth-sounding and insightful speakers that also offer plenty of scale and refinement, the Focal Vestia No.1 are very much the real deal, and this half-price deal is really good.

Focal Vestia No.2 was £2199 now £1099 at Peter Tyson (save £1100)
We've not tested the floorstanders from Focal's Vestia range, but it would be remiss of us not to flag these incredible deals that bring the price of premium floorstanders down considerably. These are imposing, elegant models that bring some of Focal's high-end technology to a more reasonable price point.

See the Vestia No.3 and No.4 deals here

ELAC Debut ConneX DCB41 was £529 now £339 at Peter Tyson (save £190)
A musically entertaining powered speaker system that's compact, fuss-free and packs plenty of connectivity to plug in a laptop, TV, turntable or mobile device. The ELAC Debut ConneX DCB41 were good value before, but this discount is a tremendous deal.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Pro-Ject Debut Pro was £699 now £599 at Richer Sounds (save £100)
This two-time What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year winner is sadly now being discontinued but we would still recommend it if you're after a fantastic turntable, especially with this £100 off deal. The Debut Pro sounds incredibly refined, agile and precise – it's the most sophisticated and best-sounding turntable Pro-Ject has made so far. Grab it before it's gone! Five stars

Sony PS-LX310BT was £239 now £199 at Amazon (save £40)
We love a good deal on this excellent Sony Bluetooth turntable. The PS-LX310BT is a plug-and-play fully automatic design that includes phono stage and can connect to up to eight Bluetooth headphones or speakers. A great budget buy for a turntable.
Five stars

Deal also available at John Lewis, Currys, Richer Sounds, ElectricShop

Technics SL1500C was £1099 now £899 at Richer Sounds (save £200)
This Award-winning Technics is one of the best sounding, fuss-free direct drive record players we've heard for under a grand. While the official RRP had shot up to £1099 in the last few years, it has dropped back down to its original price. This mega £200 saving on all finishes is not to be missed if you fancy owning a deck from this legendary brand.
Five stars

Deal also available at Peter Tyson, Amazon

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo was £499 now £399 at Peter Tyson (save £100)
Pro-Ject's chic, no-frills Debut Carbon Evo turntable is simply a delight to listen to, earning a five-star review because of its rich, full-bodied sonic presentation. This model has been replaced by the five-star Debut Evo 2, but you'll find some tasty deals as stocks begin to dwindle. There are various finishes to choose from and some have greater discounts than others – this lowest-ever £399 price is on the walnut and white finish.
Five stars

Price check: £449 @ Richer Sounds; £439 @ Amazon

Audio Technica AT-LP5x was £379 now £299 at Richer Sounds (save £80)
Audio-Technica’s original AT-LP5 turntable was a winner. This LP5x model now comes with an easier-to-fit cartridge and a built-in phono stage for both MC and MM. And it even sounds a little cleaner than its predecessor. Winner again and with a decent discount. Five stars
Deal also available at Amazon

NAD D 3020 V2 was £399 now £279 at Sevenoaks (save £120)
A compact, unique, delightful amplifier based on a classic favourite, with ample connections (phono stage, digital inputs, Bluetooth, headphone jack). An enthusiastic performer that's brilliant with timing and dynamics, the D 3020 V2 is perfect for those who want a tiny but mighty system that will fit into the smallest room or on a desk for the home office.

Deal also available at Amazon

Marantz PM6007 was £549 now £399 at Amazon (save £150)
With 45W per channel and multiple analogue and digital connections at this level, the multi-Award-winning Marantz PM6007 is a typically professional effort from the hi-fi specialists. It also sounds wonderful, with a cohesive, punchy and deeply musical performance. An amp that's made to be enjoyed, and has been our favourite for an entry-level amp for many years. Five stars

Deal also at Richer Sounds, Peter Tyson

Musical Fidelity M2si was £799 now £499 at Richer Sounds (save £300)
If you're looking for a performance-first amplifier, this no-frills integrated could be the open, muscular and refined powerhouse your system needs. It goes without digital connections and even phono and headphone stages, offering purely five sets of line-level inputs (and a preamp output and tape loop). But if you can live with this limited feature count, the M2si deserves to make your shortlist at this discounted price.

Cambridge Audio CXA61 was £699 now £599 at Richer Sounds (save £100 with VIP)
With 60W per channel and plenty of digital and analogue inputs, this multiple Award-winning CXA61 is a lively, dynamic amplifier that's fun to listen to. There's plenty of punch, a nicely judged tonal balance and oodles of detail. Now at the end of its life and being replaced by the new CXA81 MkII, this is your last chance to buy the CXA61 model for £100 off.
Five stars

Cambridge Audio CXA81 was £999 now £699 at Richer Sounds (save £300)
With 80W per channel and a generous spread of digital and analogue inputs, the CXA81 is a bold, powerful and dynamic amplifier with expressive vocals, agile rhythm and sonic authority. Support for 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256 hi-res files, Bluetooth and a 3.5mm headphone jack complete the package. There is a new CXA81 MkII version out now, so the previous Award-winning model is on its last hurrah – which means you'll find a substantial discount with £300 off. Five stars

Price check: £799 @ Amazon, Cambridge Audio UK

AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt was £269 now £179 at Richer Sounds (save £90)
Any money off this excellent, multi-Award-winning DragonFly Cobalt DAC is welcome and this is a sizable discount. Want to boost your laptop, PC or mobile sound? This dinky USB device will do it tenfold.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Deal also available at Peter Tyson

iFi Zen DAC V2 was £169 was £129 at Richer Sounds (save £40)
A desktop delight, this DAC is better suited to desktop or hi-fi audio due to its form and connections (USB Tye B input; RCA, balanced 4.4mm and 6.3mm outputs). A multi-Award winner, the iFi Zen DAC V2 will significantly upgrade your laptop/computer audio to feed headphones or speakers. This deal includes the iSilencer+ noise eliminator for a limited time. A new iFi Zen Dac 3 is available that we've yet to test, but we wouldn't snub such a great deal on the outgoing model. Five stars

Audiolab M-DAC+ was £849 now £639 at Sevenoaks (save £210)
The Audiolab M-DAC+ gets an awful lot right – so much, in fact, it comfortably justifies its ‘+’ designation. Lavishly detailed, fastidiously organised and elegantly straight-edged in its sound, it absolutely demands an audition. It helps that it's one of the best connected, too. Five stars

Audiolab 6000N Play was £449 now £249 at Peter Tyson (save £200 with VIP)
The Audiolab 6000N Play streamer is well-equipped, easy to use, and produces a clear, informative and entertaining sound. Anyone looking for a budget network audio player should jump at the chance to own this five-star performer. Join the free Peter Tyson VIP programme to get the very tempting £249 price (it's £299 for non-VIP customers).

Price check: £299 @ Amazon; £399 @ Richer Sounds

Bluesound Node (2021) was £549 now £349 at Peter Tyson (save £200)
A compact, affordable and versatile music streamer that brings a whole host of wireless streaming connectivity and multi-room powers to your system. This Bluesound Node (2021) has been replaced by a newer model in 2024, but this former Award-winner remains a great option for small spaces, offering extensive streaming options – from hi-res to AirPlay to internet radio – as well as HDMI ARC and a 3.5mm headphone jack. A fantastic deal at £200 off.
Five stars

Marantz CD6007 was £399 now £349 at Richer Sounds (save £50 with VIP)
For people who are after a budget CD player (that includes a DAC), none comes more highly recommended than this excellent, premium-feeling Marantz CD6007, which has been a What Hi-Fi? Award winner for many years than we frankly care to remember. Save an extra £30 if you sign up for Richer Sounds VIP for free.

Deal also available at Peter Tyson, Amazon and Sevenoaks

Marantz SA-10 was £6999 now £3999 at Peter Tyson (save £3000)
It's been a few years since we've reviewed this incredibly talented SACD/CD disc player from Marantz, but at half off its original RRP, it's an incredible deal that's a no-brainer if you're building a high-end system for your beloved CD collection.
Five stars

Astell & Kern A&norma SR35 was £799 now £599 at Futureshop (save £200)
The What Hi-Fi? Award-winning SR35 is our favourite portable music player and it’s now available at its lowest-ever price. You can pick it up for £200 cheaper than the price we reviewed it at, taking it to just £599. You can also pick a free grey or brown case (worth £69) at Futureshop during checkout, too.

The offer is live until 10th January 2025, or until stocks last.

Deal also available at Richer Sounds (with black case)

Denon RDCM41DAB was £329 now £249 at Amazon (save £80)
The D-M41DAB microsystem is one of our most-recommended pieces of audio kit to family and friends. It plays CDs, it has Bluetooth and DAB/FM radio, and it sounds fantastic for the price. Its compact size is easy to accommodate and you can add on any budget speaker (of which there are many) if you buy just the main unit. If you have a tight budget but want a no-fuss, versatile system with hi-fi chops, this affordable Denon should be on your shopping list.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Deal also available at Richer Sounds

KEF LSX II LT was £899 now £749 at Peter Tyson (save £150)
This compact all-in-one streaming system took all the ingredients from the brilliant five-star KEF LSX II, dropped some features and connectivity, but kept the same sound performance – a smart move. The LSX II LT is a great space-saving, versatile solution for streaming or TV, and this newly crowned What Hi-Fi? Award winner has just got its first drop, with this £150 saving across all finishes.

Deal also available at Richer Sounds, Sevenoaks, Amazon

KEF LS50 Wireless II was £1999 now £1799 at Richer Sounds (save £200)
A premium step above the compact LSX II system, the LS50 Wireless II is an exceptional multi-Award-winning speaker system that packs in a huge amount of streaming features and provides a big performance leap over its predecessors. They're clean, punchy and beautifully detailed, and their all-encompassing connectivity makes them hugely versatile and easy to use. The price has hovered around the £1999 mark for a while now, but you'll find this £200 saving at various retailers and across all finishes.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Deal also at Amazon, Peter Tyson, Sevenoaks

Technics SA-C600 was £899, now £789 at Amazon (save £110)
This all-in-one streaming system with built-in CD player and amplifier is a fantastic option for anyone short on space. The five-star Technics SA-C600 is a stunningly elegant piece of kit, and continues to impress us with an expressive, punchy sound that is also surprisingly authoritative and large-scaled. Simply add speakers to this versatile system and you're good to do. Now with over £100 off, this is a terrific system worth considering.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Marantz PM7000N was £999 now £649 at ElectricShop (save £350)
A huge saving on this former What Hi-Fi? Award winner is not to be sniffed at, and this five-star Marantz streaming amp is a really special piece of kit. It's a practical, well-furnished just-add-speakers streaming system that really impressed us with its entertaining performance. While newer compact models such as the Marantz Model M1 now exist, this PM7000N remains a stellar performer.

Cambridge Audio Evo 75 was £1499 now £1299 at Richer Sounds (save £200)
As we note in our five-star Evo 75 review, this is a talented box packed with streaming smarts and physical connectivity. The Evo 75 looks appealing and sounds exciting, making it one of the very best of its kind. Partner it with a good pair of speakers and you've got an excellent-value modern streaming system.
Five stars

Deal also available at Cambridge Audio

Audiolab Omnia was £1599 now £749 at Peter Tyson (save £850 with VIP)
The versatile Audiolab Omnia is extremely easy to listen to, and we can imagine many being more than content with its smooth, pleasant presentation. If you’re after a high-performing CD-and-streaming system with all the bells and whistles you can think of, this Audiolab is well worth considering, especially now that its price has been slashed considerably. You can make an extra £50 saving if you sign up for Peter Tyson's free VIP club, too.

Naim Mu-so 2 was £1149 now £899 at Richer Sounds (save £250)
Despite growing competition, the Naim Mu-so 2nd gen holds its own against an ever-expanding array of wireless speakers and streaming systems. Featuring a stunning all-in-one design, the Mu-so 2 offers rich, powerful sound, comprehensive features and a user-friendly app. If you’re looking for a single, capable unit to handle all things audio (and some TV), then this huge saving on a brilliant product is worth exploring. You get a free extra grille worth £69 thrown in too.
Five stars

Deal also available at Sevenoaks