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Our favorite high-end music player brand just unveiled a successor to its 5-star entry-level DAP — though its definition of 'entry-level' might differ to yours

The Astell & Kern PD5 is the brand's latest 'entry-level' digital audio player, and A&K have announced... that they're announcing it.

TechRadar · Aug 4

The 11 best headphones, speakers, soundbars, and streamers we saw at the High End Vienna 2026 hi-fi show

From one of the best speakers in the world becoming even better, to a TV sound system that has genuine audiophile skills, to wireless speakers that look like alien invaders

TechRadar · Jun 5

Astell & Kern’s valve-toting portable player blends classic analogue tech with “cutting-edge digital audio”

The SP4000T portable player and Clarus in-ears debut at High End Vienna

What Hi-Fi? · Jun 1

Astell & Kern's copper-clad portable hi-res player vows to elevate the brand's flagship model to new sonic heights

A metal twist on A&K's flagship SP4000 player

What Hi-Fi? · Feb 2

The 2026 travel hot list: Thrills, chills and unadulterated splendour

Make like a castaway in Panama, set sail from Chile’s hotel at the end of the world, dine at a 1km-long Finnish table — your guide to this year’s hottest destinations. By Alicia Miller

Evening Standard · Jan 15

This tiny new DAC gives your phone, laptop or games console the audio skills of the world's best hi-res music player

It's the size of a lighter but the HC5 is a delighter –and A&K's new earbuds are pretty special too

TechRadar · Dec 5, 2025

Astell and Kern's pocket-sized DAC vows to "set a new benchmark for portable audio performance"

Also launched is a very expensive pair of IEMs

What Hi-Fi? · Dec 5, 2025

T3’s top Christmas gifts 2025 for everyone on your list

Show your loved ones you care with a selection of high-tech presents and stylish festive favours that will bring a smile to anyone’s face

T3 · Dec 2, 2025

Best AK-27 loadout in Black Ops 7

A build to rival the M15.

PC Gamer · Nov 17, 2025

Top 5 Loadouts in Hypershot Roblox

Hypershot is an FPS title with a surprisingly deep loadout system. Because you need to move quickly and gunfights rarely last long, having the right setup

Pro Game Guides · Nov 17, 2025