Latest articles by Becky Roberts
16 of the best Rega products of all time: turntables, amps and phono stages
The greatest hits of Rega's storied, 50-year history, from its famous Planar decks to its excellent electronics.
What is AirPlay 2? How it works, and what speakers and devices support it
Advice AirPlay 2 is Apple's take on multi-room audio. But how does it work? And which devices support it? Read on for everything you need to know...
"So seductive": Brian Eno creates funky, colour-changing turntable… again
Brian Eno has created another vinyl-spinning feast that is as much for the eyes as it is for the ears.
I want streaming service bundles more than anything – and they could be nigh
It’s high time we were offered more streaming service bundles, and I'm optimistic they will come.
Tidal Connect: what is it? Which devices support it?
Wirelessly stream high-quality audio to a variety of devices via this hugely helpful Tidal feature.
Cambridge Audio’s CXN100 streamer is a “complete mechanical redesign” of the multi-award-winning CXN
The new mid-range CXN100 (£899/$1099) replaces the highly acclaimed, multi-award-winning CXN V2.
Ruark Audio on an imminent return to its hi-fi roots and the value of tactile design
We sat down with Ruark Audio's founder to talk about the past, present and future of all-in-ones, as well as the sector of the systems market it hopes to crack next…
Linn aims to "set a new standard in audio amplification" with mono Klimax Solo 800
Linn says its new flagship mono power amp can ‘drive any given speaker optimally… under any conditions’.
How to set up your subwoofer: our expert guide to room placement and controls
Get these simple steps right, and your sub will be everything it should be: room-shaking when desired, subtle when asked, and silent when it's meant to be.
AirPods 3 vs AirPods 2: what's the difference? Should you upgrade?
How do the latest AirPods 3 wireless earbuds match up to the AirPods 2, and are they worth buying?
Speaker systems are in danger of killing budget hi-fi separates, but they shouldn't
I hope the speaker systems exist beside separates rather than quash them, and for that to happen I feel there needs to be a budget-component resurgence.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds break cover... but aren't what we expected
The rumoured 'open' headphones are limited edition and a collaboration with American fashion and lifestyle brand Kith.
What is Auracast? And when is the revolutionary Bluetooth audio-sharing tech coming?
The Bluetooth technology has its eyes on transforming audio sharing on a large scale...
MQA audio: what is it? And should you care?
MQA stands for Master Quality Authenticated, an audio technology that made hi-res audio streaming a reality. But what is it, exactly?
I'm puzzled by the lack of Samsung The Frame rivals – where's your imagination, Sony et al?
Projectors are trying hard to adapt to modern-day whims, so why aren't your everyday TVs?
R.I.P the aux input, the epitome of audio convenience; I already miss it
Last year saw the sun set on several technologies, and the Lightning port isn't the only popular connector on its way out...
Sonus Faber marks 40 years with stunning Suprema speaker system, its “most ambitious project ever”
Sonus Faber has burst out of the 2024 blocks with what could be one of the most ambitious loudspeaker systems we’ll see all year.
Move over, transparent OLED TV – a transparent Micro LED has now surfaced at CES
Samsung says the display is a result of “six years of tireless research and development”.
Lenbrook Media Group forms to grow MQA and SCL6 for a bright hi-res audio future
The Lenbrook Group of Companies has created a new business unit that will oversee the growth of the MQA and SCL6 technologies it acquired in September.
My 2023 wishlist retrospective: 8 products that showed up – and the ones I'm still waiting for
My wishlist for last year included a one-box KEF system, more Apple over-ear headphones, and big 50th-birthday launches from three of the industry's best...
LG's CineBeam Qube is as compact (and cute) as 4K projectors come
LG's latest lifestyle projector can produce a 4K image up to 120 inches in size and has built-in access to Netflix, Disney+ and more.
What Hi-Fi? Wrapped: our favourite tracks that we used to test hi-fi gear in 2023
We've shared our favourite testing tracks of 2023, with a Spotify Wrapped-style roundup - introducing What Hi-Fi? Wrapped.
The best films of 2023 to test your TV or home cinema system
We've rounded up our favourite films of 2023 that we think would be ideal for testing your AV system.
