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Musical Fidelity's phono preamp promises reference-class performance without the high price tag The M8x Vinyl is a fully balanced phono preamp
C Seed N1 TV in a modern design studio
This folding Micro LED TV is the pinnacle of AV luxury for those with exceptional wealth – and it's now available in the UK It's a technological marvel that costs more than a house
A TV displays the home screen for streaming service Freely. It features a selection of the new shows on offer, such as PBS America.
Freely has added four new channels, and it's good news for history and sci-fi nerds PBS America is one of the free channels on offer

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A hand holding the Sony WH-CH520 headphones with a Black Friday deals badge in the corner of the image.

Cheaper than cheap! Sony's 5-star budget headphones fall to new low price with this Black Friday deal

By Joe Svetlik published

Sony's excellent WH-CH520 have dropped to a new low price of just £32.

Headphones
Esoteric K-05XD CD player

Esoteric's sensational SACD/CD player wins our 2024 Temptation Award

By Ketan Bharadia published

The high-end Esoteric K-05XD delivers exceptional performance for CD/SACD die-hards

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Blu-ray

DVD and Blu-ray disc sales have fallen yet again, and there’s bad news for the cinema, too

By Robyn Quick published

When will good ol’ physical media catch a break?

Home cinema
Fyne Audio F701SP lifestyle pic

Fyne's Special Production standmounts harness class-leading tech in pursuit of supercharged sonic refinement

By Harry McKerrell published

Thanks to further internal refinement, Fyne's F701SP aim for even greater sonic articulation.

A man in a blue shirt is attaching the speaker to a wall. The speaker is white.

The five-star Sonos Era 100 just got an upgraded Pro version

By Robyn Quick published

Era 100 Pro boasts a variety of custom install features, such as a detachable hook and power over ethernet.

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Klipsch R-60M standmount

Klipsch aims for "seriously big sound" from its compact bookshelf speakers

By Harry McKerrell published

Klipsch's mid-price R-60M standmounts want to be your budget-friendly hi-fi and home cinema companions.

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Sound+Image #359

Sound+Image's new issue – Australia's no.1 mag for audio & AV

By Sound+Image published

Sony stunner - Bravia 8 projector on test... Vinyl, clear and simple

Sonus Faber, McIntosh, Wally

Bose's historic double swoop sees the US brand acquire McIntosh and Sonus Faber

By Harry McKerrell published

Bose Corp. has announced its acquisition of McIntosh Group, the parent company in charge of high-end audio brands McIntosh and Sonus Faber.

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A black Lotus Theory 1 concept car with gull-wing doors up.

Would sir like a 3D audio KEF headrest to go with his Lotus supercar?

By Joe Svetlik published

Because if you're buying a supercar, the least you can ask for is a binaural headrest.

Meze 105 AER side shot

Meze Audio's lightweight open-back headphones promise a spacious, immersive listening experience

By Harry McKerrell published

Meze Audio launches the 105 AER, an open-back pair of wired headphones designed to explore "the multi-dimensional depth of sound".

Headphones
Naim Nait XS3 amp on hi-fi rack

Naim's exceptional Nait XS3 amplifier enters the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame

By Ketan Bharadia published

The superb Naim Nait XS3 integrated amplifier is the recipient of the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame Award 2024.

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A green iFi Go Link Max lying on a white surface plugged into a black pair of Sennheiser over-headphones and a laptop.

iFi Go Link Max adds more power and 'purer audio' to a 5-star DAC recipe

By Joe Svetlik published

The iFi Go Link Max offers more power, and an upgraded sound on last year's 5-star Go Link.

Portable
Amazon Omni QLED TV with mountains and a starry night sky on screen

Amazon's second-generation Fire TV Omni QLED gets the Mini LED treatment and improved gaming features

By Lewis Empson published

Amazon has announced its first Mini LED TV alongside a beefed-up Dolby Atmos soundbar and redesigned affordable Fire TV.

TVs
Q Acoustics 5050 floorstanding speakers

"Pleasingly mature" Q Acoustics speakers win our Readers Award 2024, as voted by you

By Joe Cox published

The Readers’ Award allows you to vote for your favourite product of the year from our shortlist.

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What Hi-Fi? Awards issue 2024 out now

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 issue on sale now!

By Chris Burke published

In this month's bumper magazine, we announce the big winners in all categories of hi-fi and AV products at this year's prestigious What Hi-Fi? Awards...

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roy george

Naim Audio's Roy George wins our Outstanding Contribution Award 2024

By Ketan Bharadia published

Roy George's time at Naim resulted in some legendary products and is a well-deserved recipient of the Oustanding Contribution 2024 Award.

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What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 logo

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: our 25 Product of the Year winners revealed!

By Alastair Stevenson published

It was a huge year in hi-fi and home cinema

Home cinema
JBL Bar 1300 soundbar system

This JBL Dolby Atmos soundbar deal looks great – but there's a better one on our 2024 Samsung award-winner

By Alastair Stevenson published

Two early Black Friday Dolby Atmos soundbar deals are live right now – but we’d only recommend one of them.

Home cinema
Two smiling Just Eat couriers riding their bikes side by side down a leafy suburban street.

Richer Sounds partners with Just Eat to bring tech to your door in under 30 minutes

By Joe Svetlik published

Need an amp, stat? Richer Sounds' new collaboration with Just Eat will bring kit to your door in under 30 minutes.

Volumio Rivo Plus

This slimline, compact network player aims to deliver all your modern-day streaming needs

By Harry McKerrell published

Volumio debuts the slimline Rivo Plus, featuring hi-res support and an array of streaming and connectivity options.

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