The Bristol HiFi Show returns from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 February 2027, marking 40 years since its first event in 1987. Tickets are on sale now, with free entry for accompanied under-16s and reduced prices for students. More than 110 brands are expected at Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre. For anyone getting […]
Topping has launched the Mini 500, a compact Class D amplifier for passive speakers. Priced at $229 in the official store, it could form the centre of a first HiFi system built around a pair of bookshelf speakers and a separate music source. Despite being called a power amplifier, the Mini 500 includes a front-panel […]
The Jamo HYG 5 combines a network streamer, amplifier and active speaker system in one compact cabinet. That makes it a simple route into better home listening if you want more than a small Bluetooth speaker but do not have room for separate HiFi boxes. It can play music directly from several streaming services, receive […]
Vulkkano has introduced Desk, a compact pair of powered speakers priced at €89.99. They connect directly to a computer over USB, receive music from a phone over Bluetooth and include HDMI ARC for a compatible television. For a first bedroom or desktop system, the useful part is how much comes together: amplification, a remote control […]
Japanese headphone brand final has announced PORTA, an unusually light pair of wireless on-ear headphones. They weigh approximately 40g and use a slim wire headband instead of the broad padded band found on many larger models. The announced Japanese price is ¥12,800 including tax, with launch planned for 23 October. Orange and black versions share […]
A shelf full of CDs gives you plenty of music to choose from, but finding a particular track can mean searching through cases. Brennan’s B3+ takes a different approach: it copies music from your discs onto an internal drive, letting you browse the collection without loading a CD each time. The £799 model combines CD […]
NAD has announced the C 569, a £749 CD player joining its Classic Series. Due in late November, it sits between the entry-level C 538 and flagship C 589, bringing some of the more expensive model’s digital-processing technology to a lower price. For anyone building a CD collection, it offers a dedicated source component with […]
Audiolab’s PPA7 is heading to UK shops at £499, bringing several ways to listen to records into one compact box. Alongside its main job as a phono stage, it includes a headphone amplifier, Bluetooth transmission and a USB connection for recording vinyl to a computer. For someone who already owns a turntable and wants more […]
Triangle has expanded its Borea range with the BR05, a pair of large standmount speakers priced at £729. Their broad cabinets and contrasting front panels give them a retro look, while a newly developed 21cm driver handles bass and much of the music’s midrange. These are passive speakers, so they need an amplifier and a […]
4 Systems, Tons of Music and One Very Happy Reporter So, what do you think of when you hear the words “Let’s go to a HiFi show”. Do you think that you shouldn’t go because you can’t afford anything there, or are you more open to the idea of one because you’ll get to listen […]
Want to put together a vinyl system but short on space for an amplifier and separate speakers? Andover Audio’s SpinBase 2 and SpinBase MAX 2 are powered speaker systems designed to sit directly underneath your turntable. They are arriving in the UK through distributor Henley Audio, priced at £349 and £549 respectively. Each combines speakers, […]
Audio-Technica has added blue and green versions of its Sound Burger portable turntable. The two colours are exclusive to Europe and cost £199 / €249, giving vinyl fans a fresh choice of finishes for the compact record player. The new versions keep the Sound Burger’s combination of Bluetooth, wired listening and a rechargeable battery. This […]
iClever has launched the P550, a pair of wireless over-ear headphones for children with two selectable volume limits, colourful LED lights and a foldable design. Available in pink, green or purple, prices start at £21.99. The headphones offer Bluetooth and wired listening, plus a built-in microphone for calls, online lessons and compatible games. iClever claims […]
Cambridge Audio has introduced Spira, a £329 turntable that gives you several ways to start playing records. A built-in phono stage allows a wired connection to an amplifier or active speakers, while Bluetooth lets you send your music to compatible wireless speakers or headphones. An Audio-Technica cartridge comes fitted and aligned, and there are options […]
FIIO has introduced the Snowsky NATURE, an affordable pair of closed-back wired headphones designed to work directly from phones, laptops and portable music players. The NATURE uses large 50mm dynamic drivers, detachable cables and replaceable earpads. In Japan it is expected to sell for about ¥6,930, placing it firmly in first-headphone territory rather than luxury […]
Toshiba’s Aurex audio brand has launched the AX-WSR10, a compact music system that combines a CD player, FM radio, Bluetooth receiver and stereo speakers in one wood-effect cabinet. It is the kind of product that can start playing music without a separate amplifier or speaker cables. That makes it especially relevant for a bedroom, study […]