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SHOCKING: Qobuz - What They Never Told You

Hi-res streaming hits record stores as Rough Trade and Qobuz announce global partnership

Recently launched online and in stores, the collaboration is bridging the gap between streaming and physical media

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Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE vs NAD C 3050 (with MDC2 BluOS-D module): which streaming amplifier is king?

A pair of talented streaming amps go head to head

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'Thanks for your patience' — Spotify is back online after a major outage that impacted thousands of users

Spotify experienced major problems for several hours on May 12, 2026. Here's everything we know.

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Harman Kardon Enchant 900 vs JBL Bar 300MK2: which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy?

Two soundbars with similar ambitions – but very different approaches to delivering cinematic sound

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I tested the Denon Home 400 — and it's the Sonos Era 300 alternative audiophiles have been waiting for

Denon Home 400 is a gorgeous, inconspicuous, and audiophile-approved home speaker perfect alone or as part of a larger setup, despite smart assistant issues.

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Can you use AirPods Max 2 with Android? Yes — but there's a catch

Can you use AirPods Max 2 with Android? I tested with my Samsung Galaxy S25+ to find out. The short answer is yes, but with a catch.

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I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max — and there's a clear winner

I tested the new Apple AirPods Max 2 against the original (2024 version) AirPods Max, and here's the result.

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Qobuz rolls out a tool to protect us all from AI-generated music

As part of its AI Charter published last month

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This $650 gadget makes all my music sound great — no matter what device I use

The Chord Mojo 2 brings some serious sound quality to the table — or your train seat.

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Do Samsung earbuds work on iPhone? I ditched my AirPods Pro 3 for Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for 7 days — the results surprised me

Can you use Samsung earbuds on an iPhone? I was curious, too, so I swapped out my AirPods Pro 3 and used the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro to find out.

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Cambridge Audio adds Qobuz Connect to older generations, including an Award-winning music streamer

The CXN (V2) and other five-star streamers benefit from the latest update

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How to switch your music from Spotify to Qobuz with minimal fuss and without losing your playlists

If you want to ditch Spotify, here's how to transfer your music from the streaming service over to Qobuz with minimal fuss (including to your playlists)

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I switched from the biggest streaming service to this niche platform for audiophiles: here's why I'm glad I made the change

Sometimes taking a leap pays off

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Harman Kardon Enchant 900

Against tough competition, the Harman Kardon Enchant 900 manages to stand firm as an energetic, room-filling soundbar.

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Qobuz's recent CarPlay update is a major improvement – but it's not quite perfect

Qobuz hits the road

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KEF Coda W vs LSX II LT: which speaker system is the best option for you?

Two five-star KEFs with differing feature sets

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Searching for your next studio headphones? Here’s what you should listen to when testing them out

Studio headphones show all the details, so I have to use music I know like the back of my hand when testing. Here are my top picks.

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Spotify says it will hike prices for the third time in as many years ‘to continue offering the best possible experience and benefit artists’

Spotify is getting more expensive, again, with its third price hike since 2023.

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‘Few soundbars can go head-to-head with a movie theater like this one’: Yamaha True X Surround 90A review

The Yamaha True X Surround 90A is a premium sound system with near-perfect Dolby Atmos, but the dialogue performance isn’t quite up to scratch.

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Edifier isn’t a budget brand anymore — and the new hi-fi, feature-packed S880DB MKII speakers prove it

The Edifier S880DB MKII are bookshelf speakers that pack a major punch. With unbeatable sound and compact size, they’re majorly impressive for the price.

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I ditched Spotify three months ago — here's what I switched to and why

I ditched Spotify a few months back and switched to Qobuz. Why did I stay? Well it has more to do with curation than audio quality.

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The KEF XIO is pricey but worth it if you want a Dolby Atmos soundbar that’s equally skilled at movies and music

The KEF XIO is a powerful TV speaker that brings refined, cinematic energy to movies and shows, and has class-leading music reproduction. This performance comes with a hefty price, which may feel too high when you consider its lack of inputs or expansion potential.

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Qobuz teams up with indie music mag Drowned in Sound to produce 6 months of artist-first podcasts — and I can’t wait to tune in

Qobuz's Drowned in Sound collab will bring 6 months of artist-first podcasts to discerning music-lovers

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Spotify Lossless is the best thing to happen to my phone — here's why I love it so much

I gave the world’s most popular music streaming service the chance it has only recently come to deserve, and it didn’t let itself down

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My Spotify subscription's price is rising yet again in the new year – but will I stick with it or should I cancel?

Another £1 rise to the monthly Premium plan

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