Kashfia Kabir
Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand 13 years ago. During her time in the consumer tech industry, she has reviewed hundreds of products (including speakers, amplifiers, turntables and headphones), been to countless trade shows across the world and fallen in love with hi-fi kit much bigger than her. In her spare time, Kash can be found tending to an ever-growing houseplant collection and shooing her cat Jolene away from spinning records.
Latest articles by Kashfia Kabir

Best music streaming services 2025: free streams to hi-res audio
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.

9 of the stand-out tracks we've been enjoying in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Now Playing returns for its third instalment, with new bangers and some old school classics for you and your hi-fi to enjoy.

JBL Charge 6
By Kashfia Kabir published
JBL’s Charge 6 is a hugely entertaining portable speaker with user-friendly design and feature improvements, and a clearer, more powerful sound.

Best music streamers 2025: top network audio players tested by our experts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Music streamers are a convenient and versatile one-box solution for getting high-quality digital music from multiple online sources.

Nagra's Compact Phono is an 'entry-level' model with outstanding high-end expertise behind it
By Kashfia Kabir published
Stunning Swiss precision and performance for a more wallet-friendly price?

Our favourite Bluetooth turntable is back down to its lowest price in the Amazon Spring Sale – don't miss out!
By Kashfia Kabir published
Deals This fuss-free, feature-packed, five-star Sony record player is yours for just £189

Pro-Ject's fully automatic, plug-and-play turntable aims to make vinyl replay even more user-friendly
By Kashfia Kabir published
The Automat A1.2 also has a built-in phono stage, a new platter and cartridge

These cheap Sony headphones are the best deal I can recommend during the Amazon Spring Sale
By Kashfia Kabir published
For just £36, these are terrific budget cans

Klipsch updates iconic Klipschorn and La Scala high-end speakers with new drivers and active crossover module
By Kashfia Kabir published
Promising "a more natural, immersive sound experience"

Lossless audio and wired listening finally come to the AirPods Max
By Kashfia Kabir published
A firmware update in April will bring these missing features

A sneak peek at Samsung’s futuristic projector, OLED TV’s next evolution, a new Audiolab stereo amp and more
By Kashfia Kabir published
Highlights from last week's biggest hi-fi and home cinema news.

Best phono preamps 2025: budget to high-end, tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best buys To be able to listen to turntables through your system, you'll need a phono stage (also called a phono preamp). These are the best models we've reviewed across all budgets and types.

iFi Zen Phono 3
By Kashfia Kabir published
Versatile features and a refined, big-scale sound from a compact unit make the iFi Phono 3 a decent, affordable option if you’re looking to upgrade your vinyl system.

Best turntables 2025: top record players tested by our expert reviewers
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Treat your vinyl record collection with a brilliant budget turntable or a premium, high-end record player, all tested and rated by our experienced in-house reviewers.

Vertere's gorgeous DG X turntable features significant updates for a more refined performance overall
By Kashfia Kabir published
Did our favourite premium turntable just get even better?

Best portable MP3 players 2025: top hi-res music players tested by our experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys You can listen to music on your phone or laptop, of course, but if you want optimum sound quality, only a dedicated hi-res audio player will do.

WiiM's Vibelink Amp stereo amplifier officially launches – with ultra-competitive pricing
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Could WiiM shake up the budget hi-fi amplifier category?

Best turntable speakers 2025: top options for your record player
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Looking for the best speakers for your record player? We've rounded up a versatile range of options to suit all budgets and needs.

This pocket-sized device will bring wireless streaming powers to any speaker or audio kit
By Kashfia Kabir published
Spruce up your vintage kit with this nifty little device

These Planet-shaped speakers promise "exceptionally pure sound" with an out-of-this-world design
By Kashfia Kabir published
All new upgrades, brand new finishes

Best speakers 2025: budget to premium models tested by our expert reviewers
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Upgrade your home music system with our pick of the best hi-fi speakers on the market right now, across all budgets.

The best turntable deals 2025: lowest prices on great record players
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best deals on some of our favourite turntables

iFi Zen DAC 3
By Ketan Bharadia published
iFi’s third-gen Zen DAC returns with a USB-C input, greater file compatibility and a clearer, if safer, sound.
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