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YOU WONT BELIEVE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Streaming hi-fi systems from Arcam, NAD, and Ruark make their mark at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

Denon, KEF and Technics are back for more, too

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What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: new faces meet old favourites as five-star CD players keep the humble disc alive and kicking

The best players to keep your discs spinning

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Arcam SA35

Arcam’s Radia range of hi-fi separates has impressed us so far – how will its streaming amplifier fare?

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Arcam ST25

Can Arcam’s Radia range of hi-fi separates deliver a streaming success story?

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A big question on Dolby Vision, new Sennheiser headphones with a twist, five-star OLED TV and more

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news explained by our team of AV experts

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Arcam A5+

Arcam’s refreshed twist on its Award-winning A5 amplifier brings updated internals and an enhanced performance.

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Arcam A15+

The Arcam A15+ gains circuit and power supply refinements to reinforce its status as a class-leader.

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“Maintaining that core identity of each brand is imperative” – Harman won't be tinkering with Bowers & Wilkins' sound following Sound United acquisition

“We think each brand has a special place, especially in the high-end market…”

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Small Dolby Atmos soundbars, a new Vision for home cinema, Technics turntable and more

Last week was a particularly eventful one for our hi-fi and home cinema experts

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Arcam upgrades its integrated amps to raise the Hi-Res Bluetooth bar

Arcam has refreshed its A5, A15 and A25 amplifiers with improved electronics, aptX Lossless and Auracast

Arcam's upgraded integrated amps add Snapdragon Sound and HDMI eARC

Arcam has unveiled three new integrated amplifiers with upgraded electronics and better Bluetooth.

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Arcam's refreshed A5+ and A15+ stereo amplifiers aim to improve upon the best

The flagship A25+ gets the biggest sonic and visual upgrades

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We have reviewed hundreds of stereo amplifiers – for most hi-fi systems, these are the only three you need to consider

Top choices for three price tiers

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Rega Brio Mk7 vs Arcam A5: which of these stereo amps makes the sweetest music?

A new challenger from Rega goes up against our current favourite integrated amplifier

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Cambridge Audio CXA81 MKII

Cambridge Audio moves its legendary CXA81 on by a country mile with this MKII model – but has it come far enough to claim the top spot?

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Q Acoustics 5010

Q Acoustics has found great sonic success with its 5040 and 5050 floorstanders. Can it manage the same results with its 5010 standmounts?

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Ruark Audio Sabre-R

Ruark’s Sabre-R are small speakers that deliver an enjoyably fluid, agile and musical performance, with a particular talent for voices and midrange.

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Here are 6 CD player buying tips for when you want to revive your disc collection

Dust off those old CDs and heed our advice to get the best performance

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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.

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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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One-star review shockers, failing formats and a ten-way amplifier test – What Hi-Fi? saw it all in June 1995

Thirty years ago, a 10-way group test was the norm; one-star reviews and surround sound? Not so much

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3 key reasons I’m optimistic that Harman ownership will be good for Bowers & Wilkins

B&W is not struggling, but being owned by an audio, not medical, company is a healthy development

Arcam pushes important performance upgrades to a huge selection of devices

Arcam delivers updates to its AV receivers and some Hi-Fi components too.

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Arcam’s latest software updates bring a big audio upgrade to some music streamers and AV receivers – here’s what you need to know

24-bit/192kHz Tidal streams, anyone?

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JBL SA550 Classic

JBL’s stereo amplifier has a lot going for it, including attractive retro styling and a fun, entertaining sound.

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