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EXPLAINED: 3 | Vintage Vibes

3 fun and useful music streaming features I've been checking out this week

Apple Music, Qobuz and BluOS have unveiled key app updates

What Hi-Fi?

I just tested these impeccable hi-res headphones — and they blow away the AirPods Max

Bowers & Wilkins' latest PX8 S2 headphones bring an incredible build and style to the table, and cost more than the AirPods Max.

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I've been testing Spotify Lossless for a week — 3 things I like, 2 things I don't

I've been mucking about with Spotify Lossless for the last few days — how has the latest update fared?

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Spotify just gave its free tier a major upgrade — here's what you get for nothing

Spotify recently gave free Spotify users more reasons to stick around with four upgrades.

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Don't fall for the Spotify lossless hype — here's the streaming service you should use instead and why

Spotify Lossless is here, but I think there are much better music streaming services out there.

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Spotify Lossless just dropped — here's how it compares to Apple Music, Tidal and other high-res services

Music streaming services and audiophiles don't make it easy to understand what all those mad streaming numbers mean when it comes to music quality. Let's break it down.

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Spotify Lossless still trails behind its hi-res streaming rivals – but that won’t matter for most people

While Spotify has finally entered the hi-res streaming game, it technically still lags behind its rivals. But should you care?

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An excruciating timeline of our eight-year wait for Spotify (HiFi) Lossless

With Spotify's Lossless tier eight years in the making, let’s take a trip through the hi-res streaming journey so far...

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Heading to uni? Here are 7 affordable audio products every music-loving student should have

Be the (audio) king of the campus

What Hi-Fi?

I just tested Denon’s hi-fi smart speaker — and it’s my new favorite way to stream audiophile-quality sound

The Denon Home 350 is a fantastic smart speaker with voice assistant support, six drivers that deliver powerful, three-dimensional sound, and an intuitive app.

Tom’s Guide

Our favourite BluOS music streamers are getting a new audiophile-friendly streaming feature this month

It’s great news for Qobuz subscribers

What Hi-Fi?

I'm an audio reviewer — and the device I use to listen to music every day isn't what you think it is

Soundbars aren't known for amazing music performance, but the Bose Smart Soundbar

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I finally tested Denon's flagship earbuds and they're the perfect choice for audiophiles on a budget

Denon PerL Pro earbuds are ideal for audiophiles on a budget. With hi-res Bluetooth codecs and an immersive soundscape, I can’t recommend them enough.

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I just ditched my old bookshelf speakers for this affordable pair — and they blew my socks off

I tested the Edifier R1280T bookshelf speakers recently and absolutely loved them. They're now my primary speakers, and here's why I adore them so much.

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Denon and Marantz owners just got a great free upgrade

The HEOS app just got an important Qobuz upgrade and it's available now

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I listened to the new Focal Diva Mezza Utopia, a $69,000 ‘lifestyle’ speaker – here’s how high-res wireless audio makes a difference

Focal's new Diva Mezza Utopia made its US debut at Audio Advice Live 25, and these speakers' next-level sound quality was a highlight of the show.

What Hi-Fi?

Jazz fans, take note: this audiophile record label's full hi-res catalogue is now available on Qobuz

And there's an exclusive vinyl competition, too

What Hi-Fi?

KEF XIO

Precise and effortless, KEF’s first-ever soundbar is simply stunning.

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This budget-friendly soundbar with Dolby Atmos blew me away — I felt like I was at the movies

The Sharp 3.1.2 HT-SBW53121 is an incredibly impressive soundbar for the price. At just £329, it’s one of the cheapest ways to get true Dolby Atmos.

What Hi-Fi?

Lindemann Limetree Bridge II

Add a quality digital-to-analogue converter to Lindemann’s Limetree Bridge II network bridge for a top-class sound.

ARCAM makes its flagship streamers sing with Qobuz Connect

ARCAM has delivered on its promise to bring Qobuz Connect to its flagship streamer and streaming amplifiers.

What Hi-Fi?

Arcam adds Qobuz Connect to three of its latest hi-fi streaming products

Arcam has added Qobuz Connect support to the SA35 and SA45 integrated streaming amplifiers, as well as the brand's flagship ST25 music streamer.

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Get the best sound quality for your headphones, earbuds and Bluetooth speaker with these 3 Android tips and tweaks

Want to get the best sound possible from your Android headphones and earbuds? Make sure you check out these tricks and tips for better audio.

What Hi-Fi?

Qobuz Connect: what is it? Which products support it?

Easy, hi-res streaming across a wide variety of hi-fi products

What Hi-Fi?

We asked our readers how they listen to hi-res music, and they have one major priority

We asked our readers how they listen to hi-res music, and they have one major priority – even if there's no consensus on the best method

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