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Welcome to a very special hi-fi+ Awards. Fate (and producing […]

• by Editor
• Mar 19th, 2026

The valve (or tube) integrated amplifier is a classic category for music-loving audiophiles. The warm glow of valves coupled with the effortless charm of their sound often makes them irresistible.

• by Editor
• Mar 18th, 2026

Not everyone can accommodate a full-sized audio system, but the best-quality headphones provide performance just as good as traditional loudspeaker setups. Here are our recommendations for this year’s finest headphones.

• by Editor
• Mar 18th, 2026

Continuing our round-up of the best we’ve seen recently, the £20k-£30k floorstanding loudspeaker category is a very fluid, fast-moving market with many companies offering competitive products for your listening room.

• by Editor
• Mar 09th, 2026

From humble beginnings, the Network Switch is the latest component in the streaming audio chain to come under audiophile scrutiny. And they make a difference to performance. Find out more!

• by Editor
• Mar 01st, 2026

The Network Streamer is one of newest categories in our Awards, combining a wide range of functions and sits between internet and amplifier. What’s our current pick of the best?

• by Editor
• Mar 01st, 2026

The cable loom is the core of a good system, ensuring every component sings harmoniously from the power cord to the speaker terminals. Here’s our top picks from recent tests.

• by Editor
• Feb 24th, 2026

For a long time ignored by audiophiles, the high-performance active loudspeaker has blossomed and is becoming ever more important. Still a mainstream audio niche, here’s our pick of the best!

• by Editor
• Feb 24th, 2026

The high-performance integrated amplifier is a comparatively new branch of high-end audio, but it packs a huge punch. Discover some of the best one-box amps over £15,000 we’ve seen recently.

• by Editor
• Feb 24th, 2026

The high-performance stand-mount loudspeaker delivers ultimate performance but with a style and room-friendly appeal that makes them perfect for real-world listeners. Find out what speakers over £10k challenge the towers!

• by Editor
• Feb 18th, 2026

JOIN OUR GROWING GROUP OF WOMEN IN HiFi AT BRISTOL […]

• by hi-fi+ Staff
• Feb 12th, 2026

Dubbed as the worst kept secret, Audio Group Denmark invited […]

• by Pete Collingwood-Trewin
• Feb 12th, 2026