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INSANE: Technics | Vintage Vibes

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Technics partners with Teenage Cancer Trust for a special edition of its five-star wireless earbuds

10% of profits from each sale of the Moonlight Lilac AZ100 will go to the UK charity

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Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds are their best yet, and the best ANC earbuds on the market right now.

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The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are on a mission to prove that Samsung can challenge in the ever-competitive world of premium wireless earbuds.

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The Sony WF-1000XM6 are giving me a serious case of déjà vu, but it’s not all positive

Brilliant and better, but one issue remains

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Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which flagship wireless earbuds are better?

Two of the best-sounding wireless earbuds go head to head

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Technics just added its famed ΔΣ direct drive tech to a turntable that won't cost thousands — and I want one

A unique gray finish, automatic tonearm, pre-fitted Ortofon cartridge and built in phono stage too? Where do I buy?!

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Technics' newest turntable is a work of art – and I've seen it in person

The SL-1500CS is another slice of peak industrial design

Technics updates its five-star SL-1500C direct drive turntable with premium technology for better sonic performance

The "technically enhanced" SL-1500CS is out in March

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Sony WF-1000XM6

We always expect big things from Sony’s flagship wireless earbuds, and its latest pair doesn’t disappoint.

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I tested the Technics EAH-AZ100 and they’re some of the best-sounding earbuds under $300

They won’t replace Bose as the best noise-canceling earbuds, but the AZ100 offer crisp, clean sound without the cord.

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"As much as we talk about turntables, the backbone is digital": Technics explains why vinyl might not be as analogue as you think

Think listening to vinyl is all analogue? Think again...

Evening Standard

Valentine's Day 2026: 23 cool gifts he'll actually want to keep

From arty fashion accessories and coffee essentials to gig tickets, Abha Shah presents the V-Day hotlist

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Apple AirPods Pro 3

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 deliver improved sound and ANC performance, with ample features and an intuitive user experience making them easy to recommend.

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I'm an AV nerd, and here's the TV and audio tech I'm most looking forward to seeing at CES 2026

Next-gen TVs, super-powered soundbars, and smart hi-fi to watch for during CES

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2025 was a great year for hi-fi fans with normal-sized wallets – long may it continue

The mid-range speaker and amp market saw a lot of awesome stuff appear this year

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Updating your turntable system? We compared three step-up phono stages to find out which offers the biggest upgrade

A trio of excellent phono stages on test against each other

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A big year ahead? 6 pairs of wireless headphones and earbuds I'd love to see in 2026

A momentous year could be on the cards...

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9 inspired gift ideas for the music lover in your life, hand-picked by an audio expert

Know a music-lover and looking for inspiration on what to buy them? Have a look at this little lot.

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The 15 best tech gifts in the US for moms, as requested by moms

From TheraGuns to koala breathing lights, here are good gizmos for mom, whether your budget is $20 or $220

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