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Portable music player: Astell & Kern A&norma SR35

Astell & Kern A&norma SR35 review

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 15 November 24

Updated Trickle-down technology and enhanced features squeeze even more out of Astell & Kern’s entry-level proposition – but not without a price increase.

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AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt review

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 15 November 24

UPDATED AudioQuest’s portable DragonFly DAC, the Cobalt, justifies its hefty price tag with an accomplished performance.

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Humax Aura smart PVR viewed at an angle on wooden unit in front of a TV

Humax Aura review

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 15 November 24

Updated A Freeview recorder and 4K Android streamer rolled into one – so is it best of both worlds or master of none?

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Fiio M23 portable music player leaning upright on white shelf next to plant pot

Fiio M23 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 6 September 24

Fiio throws the kitchen sink at its mid-market music player.

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Portable music player: Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000

Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 October 23

Astell & Kern’s flagship SP3000 portable music player is hugely expensive but ever so capable.

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Sony NW-A306 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 12 June 23

Sony’s hi-res A306 Walkman player is affordable, good to use and nice to listen to, but there are some issues that don’t let us enjoy its full potential.

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FiiO M11S review

By What Hi-Fi? published 26 April 23

FiiO has been in the game long enough to know how to deliver a pleasurable portable music player, and it nails the brief at this accessible level in several ways.

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