At the forefront of the high-fidelity audio realm, our dedicated team of audiophiles and experts tirelessly tracks the latest developments. From cutting-edge audio technologies to the most prestigious equipment releases, our Hi-Fi news section ensures you’re always in tune with the evolving world of high-quality sound.
Nagra’s Reference MC is notable not simply because it is the Swiss company’s first phono cartridge, but because it brings together unusual materials, careful mechanical design, and two output versions intended for serious analog systems. More
PS Audio Audiophile Masters Volume 1 is a hybrid SACD created to help listeners demonstrate and explore hi-fi systems with DSD-recorded music across a broad range of genres. More
The Holborne Passion is a hybrid integrated amplifier with a deliberately analog architecture, tube-based input and phono stages, FET output stages, and a replaceable phono module system for MM or MC cartridges. More
A practical Stereoindex guide to distinctive hi-fi components, explaining where each DAC, amplifier, phono stage, turntable, preamp and headphone amp fits best. More
A practical hi-fi buying guide covering network players, tube and compact amplification, portable high-resolution audio, vinyl playback and custom-install systems, with each recommendation grounded in supplied product information. More
A practical hi-fi guide that separates streamers, DACs, AV receivers, disc players, vinyl accessories, conversion tools and amplifiers by system role, so you can choose the upgrade that actually fits your setup. More
A practical hi-fi recommendation guide built around real system needs, including integrated amplifiers, DACs, streamers, tonearms, a power amplifier, an AV receiver and Chord’s Gofigure app update. More
The NAD C658 is a stereo preamplifier with digital-to-analog converter and network streamer. The model is based on the BluOS streaming platform, which was developed for the Bluesound family of devices, and then adapted for other Lenbrook-owned brands, including NAD Electronics, and subsequently licensed to third parties such as DALI. The BluOS platform and the accompanying […] More
In a bold fusion of nostalgia and modern craftsmanship, Bang & Olufsen has unveiled a limited-edition masterpiece for discerning audiophiles: the Beosystem 3000c. This elegant reimagining of a classic is more than just a music system—it’s a tribute to analog excellence and Scandinavian design heritage. At the center of this stunning ensemble lies the Beogram […] More
The British luxury audio electronics brand, Chord Electronics, is set to unveil a new analog reference-level product at the upcoming High End Show 2025, commencing on May 15 in Munich. While the manufacturer is maintaining suspense by withholding details until the exhibition opens, the wait for this revelation will soon come to an end. The […] More
The SHANLING M5 Ultra 10th is a newly launched digital player celebrating the tenth anniversary of the M5 series. This special edition goes beyond a mere aesthetic update of the original design; it features significant technical enhancements, including refined sound tuning, upgraded internal circuitry, and carefully chosen components that are well-regarded in the audio community. […] More
We Are Rewind, a brand known for breathing new life into cassette culture, has unveiled its latest creation: the EDITH WE-001 portable cassette player. Joining the company’s existing lineup—Amy, Keith, and Kurt—the EDITH model arrives just in time to ride the wave of cassette revival, with UK sales projected to surge over 200% in Q1 […] More