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Astell&Kern unveils a new pair of earbuds – and you won't believe the price

The new Activo wired earbuds look amazing value.

Astell&Kern's new premium Hi-Res digital audio player personally customises the sound to your ears

It's perfect for those seeking a tailored audio experience, or anyone with altered hearing requirements.

Your iPod never looked this good – Astell&Kern's flagship audio player gets a classy, copper makeover

It launches alongside a new case for your luxury audio goodies.

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The Award-winning Astell & Kern A&norma SR35 is still at its lowest ever price

Pick up this Award-winning music player for £200 cheaper than when we tested it.

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Best MP3 players 2025: Top portable audio players tested by our expert

A dedicated digital audio player can change the way you listen to music – here are my top picks

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Astell&Kern shoots for the moon with its luxury Luna IEMs

Astell&Kern introduces a new planar magnetic driver with its Luna in-ears that promises stellar sound.

Astell&Kern's new flagship Hi-Res player promises an incredible audio upgrade

Astell&Kern's new SP4000 digital audio player pushes the luxury audio envelope.

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Astell & Kern unveils new flagship portable music player packed with hi-res streaming features and a redesigned internal circuitry

Debuting at High End Munich 2025, the A&ultima SP4000 offers enhanced circuitry and hi-res file support alongside two new pairs of in-ear headphones.

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Astell&Kern's latest portable player is a Hi-Res upgrade for your Hi-Fi

The PS10 makes it easy to add Hi-Res Audio streaming to your system or active speakers

Grab this stunning Astell&Kern audio system for less than half price

There's a huge £1300 off Astell&Kern's just-add-speakers system.

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Activo Q1 review: IEM earbuds for the masses?

Activo's wired in-ear monitors promise a lot –but can they deliver on their cut-price aspirations?

I tried a Hi-Res Audio player for the first time –and it's a game-changer

The Activo P1 is an exciting option for those looking to get into audiophile listening – for a great price.

Astell&Kern's AK UW100MKII earbuds are an unbelievable value in India, but there's a caveat

Astell&Kern's AK UW100MKII earbuds are now in India, and they're an amazing deal. So should you actually buy these?

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The Astell&Kern high-end headphone amp of my dreams has plummeted in price

The high-end Astell&Kern CA1000T headphone amp has a whopping 56% off in a flash festive deal.

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Astell&Kern Activo Q1 in-ears offer an affordable audiophile alternative

The new Activo Q1 hybrid IEMs promise audiophile-grade sound for a decent price.

5 reasons to buy this Hi-Res audio player at its amazing Black Friday price

The gorgeous Astell&Kern SR35 is now available with a deep discount ahead of Black Friday.

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Our Tech Editor's selection of new and upgraded audio players covers the full spectrum of formats

Whether it’s vinyl, cassette, CD or mp3, or even sound sources you’ve captured yourself, you’ll find a suitable device in this round-up of pocketable and portable audio players

Astell&Kern's new hi-res audio player is smaller and lighter, but no less incredible

The Astell&Kern SP3000M is "the finest Hi-Fi portable audio player available today", its maker claims.

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Pocketable audio: five ways to take audio out and about while staying smartphone free

FiiO’s elegant portable CD player tops our list of portable audio players, along with the debut device from new brand Activo

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Best budget DACs tried and tested: Superior sound for audiophiles

Achieve sonorous satisfaction with these bank balance-friendly digital-to-analogue converters

What Hi-Fi?

The Award-winning Astell&Kern A&norma SR35 is now at its lowest ever price

Pick up this five-star music player for £200 cheaper than when we tested it.

Astell&Kern goes for gold with this incredible new music player

The luxury audio firm has launched a hi-res audio player that's utterly unique

Astell&Kern launches a surprisingly affordable audiophile DAC

Astell&Kern's new portable DAC could be the perfect partner for your iPhone 15 – or anything else with USB-C or Lightning

Astell&Kern UW100 MKII true wireless buds up the ante for premium in-ears

Audiophile audio brand A&K announces its second-gen in-ears

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Astell&Kern gives its flagship portable media player a material makeover

The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 offers high-fidelity sound in a compact, if weighty, package with features galore for the discerning audiophile

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