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Looking for an affordable and good-sounding hi-fi system? These Elac Debut powered speakers are nearly £200 off
7+ hour, 52+ min ago (574+ words) Save more than a third on the DCB41 Speaker systems are a great option if you're strapped for space and don't want to go down the traditional separates route. With built-in amplification and often coming with streaming smarts included, the systems…...
Five-star KEF speakers, Arcam launches, a headphone shootout and more: all the top stories explained by our experts
14+ hour, 32+ min ago (725+ words) Another week, another sea of important hi-fi and home cinema announcements Onkyo's five-star return, an uber-expensive Dolby Atmos system, two hi-fi birthday celebrations and more Happy Monday, and welcome to a fresh entry into our hi-fi and home cinema news…...
Esoteric's high-end amplifiers strives for boundary-pushing performance thanks to upgraded components and refined sonic architecture
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (501+ words) The S-05XE power amp joins the N-05XE preamp Esoteric has announced the launch of two new hi-fi products: the N-05XE streaming preamplifier with headphone amp and the S-05XE power amplifier. The new models combine to form part of the high-end Japanese band's new 'XE…...
This 2-in-1 turntable and CD player is a product design we've never seen before
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (446+ words) The Mixx Analog+ features Bluetooth streaming, too When Philips launched a turntable with a built-in CD player last year, we didn't think it would be the start of a new trend. Now, Mixx Audio, a brand known more for its…...
This new power amp is built like a tank and looks like one too
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (414+ words) The Momentum Z Monoblock Amplifier looks like a tank and costs almost as much For 15 years now, Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems has been producing audiophile devices with a Swiss watchmaker's precision and aesthetics, and to celebrate this milestone, it's…...
2025 was a meh year for AV amplifiers, but Arcam's new range could kick off an AVR renaissance in 2026
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (530+ words) Arcam's handsome new models are already inspiring confidence Home cinema amplifiers are a personal favourite category of mine. Despite being one of the most awkward products to set up and test in our home cinema room, the cinematic sound payoff…...
Arcam springs a surprise with Radia loudspeakers, includes bookshelf and floorstanding models
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (428+ words) Six-strong range includes a subwoofer and centre channel When Arcam's Radia range of two-channel electronics launched back in 2024, it ushered in a bold new look for the brand and a level of stereo performance that generally blew us away. In…...
This stunning Yamaha pre/power amplifier pairing is beautifully made and performs with a rare sense of poise
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (1698+ words) Yamaha's C-5000/M-5000 amplifier pairing is as polished and well-engineered as they come. It is a pleasure to listen to and use Fluid dynamics and taut bass Exceptional build and finish The lack of digital inputs may be a negative for some…...
Nagra's latest preamplifier blazes a new sonic trail while drawing on the brand's considerable hi-fi heritage
1+ week, 6+ day ago (344+ words) The Preamp II-S heralds a new line for Nagra Swiss hi-fi brand Nagra is introducing a brand new preamplifier to the world, and with it, an entirely new product range. The new Preamp II-S acts as the flagbearer for Nagra's…...
Sony’s five-star TA-AN1000 is now cheaper than ever – here is where to find the deal
2+ week, 3+ day ago (513+ words) The price has dropped, but the feature list is high When it comes to the best AV receivers, there's a clear favourite here at the hallowed halls of What Hi-Fi?. The Sony TA-AN1000 not only received five stars and a…...