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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
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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
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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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Sonos Ace noise-cancelling headphones

Sonos Ace headphones could get a price cut as higher-spec version rumoured

By Joe Svetlik published

Are the Ace in for a price drop?

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Q Acoustics 5050 floorstanding speakers

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: Epos crashes the speaker party as familiar favourites dominate

By Ketan Bharadia published

It’s been another great year for speakers with new arrivals from the likes of Q Acoustics and Epos shaking up the price categories for 2024.

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Shelves full of vinyl records.

The vinyl revival continues! WH Smith stores will start selling records again

By Joe Svetlik published

The high street retailer is to stock vinyl again in 80 stores, after dropping the format in the 90s.

Wireless over-ear headphones: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Sennheiser's superb five-star wireless headphones drop to near record-low price

By Esat Dedezade published

Big sound in a small package – now at a lower, more tempting price...

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Sonus faber

The new Sonus faber Sonetto G2 collection: natural sound in a luxurious design

By What Hi-Fi? published

The second-generation Sonetto G2 range is a culmination of the brand’s 40 years of expertise

Only Murders In The Building lead

This 96% rated show just dropped a new series – and Disney users can watch it for free

By Luke Edwards published

Only Murders In The Building fourth season has just arrived

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Pro-Ject Signature 12.2 turntable on a black background

Pro-Ject’s new $15k Signature 12.2 turntable is a hefty high-end beauty

By Andy Madden published

Pro-Ject’s new flagship turntable weighs over 37kg and is built with stability and serious damping in mind.

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Quad 303 and Quad 33 amp and preamp

Quad goes back to the future with its reimagined pre and power amplifiers

By Harry McKerrell published

Quad is bringing back the 33 preamp and 303 power amp for 2024, with new internal tech and improved sonic capabilities.

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Revo SuperCD on a table

Revo's swanky all-in-one system brings streaming smarts to the traditional CD player

By Harry McKerrell published

Revo's SuperCD all-in-one system can handle wireless streaming alongside radio, wired connectivity and CD player functionality.

JVC DLA-NZ800 projector with a light coming from the lens in a dark room

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: projector category gets major shake-up as two gaming-focused models prove their worth

By Lewis Empson published

The What Hi-Fi? Awards for the best projectors have been revealed, find out who made the cut this year.

Grado SR325X and Rode NTH-1000 side-by-side

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: old favourites return for new glory in the wired headphones category

By Harry McKerrell published

There hasn't been much change in the wired headphones sphere, with many old favourites returning to scoop awards once again.

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The Sonos Arc Ultra beneath a TV playing Dune Part 2 with a sand erupting from the soundbar

Sonos officially unveils the Arc Ultra Dolby Atmos soundbar and Sub 4

By Lewis Empson published

Sonos has officially unveiled the Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 home cinema speakers.

Spotify screenshot banner image

Spotify brings music videos to almost 100 new markets, but is the US one of them?

By Harry McKerrell published

Spotify is adding music video access to around 85 new markets, but it is unclear whether the US is among them.

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Samsung TV 2022 Home

Samsung's One UI system makes the leap from Galaxy smartphones to OLED and Mini LED TVs

By Lewis Empson last updated

Samsung has announced that it will move its TVs from Tizen to One UI in 2025.

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A hand holding an iPad Mini on a white background

Surprise! Apple updates the iPad Mini with a more powerful AI-ready processor and new finishes

By Lewis Empson published

Apple's smallest iPad has received a surprise upgrade with a more powerful processor and AI compatibility.

Shanling HW600 on a wooden table

These luxury headphones promise "the ultimate audiophile experience" – but can they beat their 5-star Focal rival?

By Harry McKerrell published

Shanling's HW600 promise to set a new benchmark for wired headphones at this price.

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BenQ GP520 sitting on a small wooden table

BenQ takes aim at Hisense and Xgimi with its latest all-in-one 4K projector

By Lewis Empson published

BenQ's all-in-one projector is here to rival the Hisense C1 and Xgimi Horizon Ultra.

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B&W Zeppelin Pro Edition Space Grey

B&W's upgraded Zeppelin Pro wireless speaker aims to take an icon to new heights

By Harry McKerrell published

The upgraded Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro wireless speaker adds upgraded drivers and expanded streaming support.

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The 65-inch LG C4 TV photographed straight-on with the webOS homepage on the screen.

LG G3 and C3 owners listen up – here's how to get the latest software update on your OLED TV

By Lewis Empson published

LG's latest software update teaches an old TV new tricks (such as Chromecast and Voice ID).

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Qobuz lifestyle photo with Focal headphones

Qobuz continues to tempt audiophiles by offering DSD files for download

By Harry McKerrell published

Qobuz is adding DSD and DXD file formats to its download catalogue, but what does that mean exactly?

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