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Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000 review: a high-end hi-res digital audio player

At what point does a digital audio player become more than just a digital audio player? Astell & Kern thinks it knows – hence the A&ultima SP3000…

Astell & Kern aims to boost your iPhone and laptop sound with its portable HC4 DAC

Astell & Kern aims to boost your iPhone and laptop sound with its portable HC4 DAC

Astell & Kern's latest portable DAC-cum-headphone amp promises to boost your laptop or phone's sound on the go.

Pick of the month: Sony’s flagship OLED gets full marks while Arcam delivers a triple threat

Pick of the month: Sony’s flagship OLED gets full marks while Arcam delivers a triple threat

Our experts had a busy month in October, with everything from Sony’s flagship A95L OLED to Rega’s über-expensive turntable passing through our viewing and listening rooms

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Astell & Kern’s second-gen wireless earbuds boast serious hi-res stamina

A&K's second-gen UW100MKII brutalist buds boast an even longer battery life.

Astell & Kern's striking premium buds aim to challenge Bose and Sony for true wireless supremacy

Astell & Kern's stylish new wireless buds aim to deliver premium sound alongside a raft of clever features, but minus ANC.

Hidizs’ cheap hi-res player and earbuds just shouldn't be this good for the money

Peak hi-fi is all about compatibility – and Hidizs’ cheap hi-res player and wired in-ears are irrefutable proof.

Sony's latest Walkman could replace my iPhone if it wasn't for one major issue

Sony's new NW-A306 Walkman is a great example of an affordable, compact, dedicated hi-res music player. So why does it act just like another Android phone?

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Sony NW-A306

Sony’s hi-res A306 Walkman player is affordable, good to use and nice to listen to, but there are some issues that don’t let us enjoy its full potential.

Astell & Kern A&norma SR35

Astell & Kern A&norma SR35

Trickle-down technology and enhanced features squeeze even more out of Astell & Kern’s entry-level proposition – but not without a price increase.

I tried FiiO's M15S hi-res audio player and it's a musical powerhouse – even with cans

I tried FiiO's M15S hi-res audio player and it's a musical powerhouse – even with cans

Take note, Astell & Kern: this player may not look like a work of art, but it definitely delivers when it comes to music.

Astell & Kern's new music player and in-ear headphones create a pricey portable hi-fi system

Astell & Kern's new music player and in-ear headphones create a pricey portable hi-fi system

A&K’s new music player uses a built-in R-2R DAC and Class A amplification for improved sonic clarity and promises natural sound reproduction.

I tried two hi-res audio players and if you can, you must spend triple the money

I tried two hi-res audio players and if you can, you must spend triple the money

I tried mid-range and flagship Astell & Kern players and you don’t want to hear this but in hi-res audio, you get what you pay for.

High End Munich 2023: what to expect at Europe’s high-end hi-fi show next week

High End Munich 2023: what to expect at Europe’s high-end hi-fi show next week

Next week, the world's most renowned hi-fi brands will descend on Munich to debut and demo their latest kit...

FiiO M11S

FiiO has been in the game long enough to know how to deliver a pleasurable portable music player, and it nails the brief at this accessible level in several ways.

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Astell & Kern AK HC3 review: DACs on, DACs off

Astell & Kern's USB headphone amplifier/DAC, the AK HC3, delivers audio that's a big step up from your unassisted laptop or phone

Astell & Kern looks to build on Award-winning success with A&norma SR35 music player

A&K returns with a sequel to the AK Zero earbuds, as well as the follow-up to the award-winning SR25 MKII music player.

If this cheap USB-C DAC doesn't get you into hi-res audio on iPhone, nothing will

There's never been a sleeker and more likeable USB-C to 3.5mm DAC that also comes with a Lightning adapter for iOS devices…

Astell & Kern’s excellent SR25 MKII portable player now has double storage capacity

The new limited edition of A&K’s award-winning SR25 MKII player will feature a new colour scheme and, most importantly, double the capacity of the original.

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Best Apple iPod Touch alternatives 2026: budget and premium models tested by our experts

If you miss the iPod Touch or want to up your portable music player game, we've got plenty of iPod alternatives on this list...

What is aptX HD Bluetooth? What devices and headphones support it?

aptX HD brings high-quality streaming to wireless Bluetooth devices. Here's what you need to know about the codec, including how it compares to Sony's LDAC rival.

13 of the world’s most expensive pairs of headphones

Whether you demand premium materials, 3D-printed grilles or simply the sweetest, most effortless sound around, these are some of the priciest headphones money can buy.

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