Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
9 of the best Quincy Jones tracks for testing your system
From performing his own tunes to peerless production for other artists, the world of music owes a serious debt to Quincy Jones.
Pro-Ject's feature-packed affordable stereo amp wants to be your gateway into hi-fi
The Pro-Ject Stereo Box E is small, flexible and affordable amp, offering a range of connections and an adaptable design.
Roberts' versatile new radio blends retro looks with handy modern tech
Roberts' Rambler Classic goes back to the '70s
This music streamer could rival Cambridge Audio thanks to its "cutting-edge" technology and impressive feature set
With impressive features and serious ambitions, is Shanling's SM1.3 a match for the Cambridge Audio CXN100?
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: luxury legends and budget beauties shake up the wireless headphones category
The wireless headphones category has seen a significant shake up, adding new winners at the top and bottom of the price scale.
Ruark's super-chic CD player wants to bring out the best from your disc collection
Ruark's R-CD100 CD drive offers an isolated enclosure and teases "whisper quiet" operation for your CDs.
Grado's flagship audiophile headphones blend iconic design with freshly engineered technologies
The open-back Grado Signature HP100 SE honour the company's past while looking to the future.
Amazon Prime Video has improved massively – but it could be an even better streaming service
I’ve had Amazon Prime Video for a long time and have seen it evolve into something excellent. It could be even better to compete with the absolute best.
Audio Pro's wireless speakers harness WiiM's operating system to unlock "advanced streaming capabilities"
Audio Pro has integrated WiiM's operating system into two of its wireless speakers: the A10 and the C10 MK II
Pure adds to its Classic range of radios with the versatile, portable Mini
Pure's portable radio aims to be as comfortable outdoors as it is in your home.
Astell & Kern claims that its latest premium portable player is "the world's finest"
Astell & Kern has unveiled its A&Ultima SP3000M portable player which it claims is "the world's finest".
The deal with Debussy: why the maestro's works are so perfect for testing hi-fi
We use a lot of classical music for testing, with Claude Debussy standing out as one of our most listened-to composers.
Marantz explores new horizons with its luxurious new wireless speaker duo
Marantz branches out into wireless speakers with the Horizon and Grand Horizon.
9 of the best British albums for testing your hi-fi system
To Celebrate National Album Day, we've compiled a list of favourite British albums to test your system.
Quad goes back to the future with its reimagined pre and power amplifiers
Quad is bringing back the 33 preamp and 303 power amp for 2024, with new internal tech and improved sonic capabilities.
Revo's swanky all-in-one system brings streaming smarts to the traditional CD player
Revo's SuperCD all-in-one system can handle wireless streaming alongside radio, wired connectivity and CD player functionality.
I went to a Bang & Olufsen-soundtracked dinner experience – and it was deliciously strange
I went to Kitchen Theory's sensory dining experinece with sound provided by B&O. The results were quite something.
My biggest problem with wireless earbuds would be so easy to fix – so why is it still an issue?
It may seem trivial, but three pairs of eartips just isn't enough for the average person.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: old favourites return for new glory in the wired headphones category
There hasn't been much change in the wired headphones sphere, with many old favourites returning to scoop awards once again.
Spotify brings music videos to almost 100 new markets, but is the US one of them?
Spotify is adding music video access to around 85 new markets, but it is unclear whether the US is among them.
These luxury headphones promise "the ultimate audiophile experience" – but can they beat their 5-star Focal rival?
Shanling's HW600 promise to set a new benchmark for wired headphones at this price.
B&W's upgraded Zeppelin Pro wireless speaker aims to take an icon to new heights
The upgraded Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro wireless speaker adds upgraded drivers and expanded streaming support.
Qobuz continues to tempt audiophiles by offering DSD files for download
Qobuz is adding DSD and DXD file formats to its download catalogue, but what does that mean exactly?
