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iFi's newest hi-res headphone DAC squeezes into a tiny USB-C-to-earbuds cable — just add IEMs
By Tom Bedford Published
The iFi Go cable manages to fit a DAC/headphone amp into one small cable, which you can use on your phone or laptop.

This new free 'bit-perfect' Hi-Res Audio player for Mac was apparently a 'nightmare' to make
By Carrie Marshall Published
YM Pro is a Mac music player that bypasses the system mixer and communicates directly with your DAC

Yamaha's new compact hi-fi streamers are crammed with connections — and one's an amp, too
By Tom Bedford Published
Yamaha has unveiled two new music devices, set to sell in November: a compact streamer and a streaming amp.

These two budget hi-res music players evoke the best of the iPod era, but with modern features
By Tom Bedford Published
Fiio and Shanling release iPod doppelgängers with perks Apple's music players didn't have, perfect for the wired headphones revival.

Sony PS-LX3BT review: a competent entry-level turntable with a major price problem
By James Grimshaw Published
The Sony PS-LX3BT is a competent performer of an entry-level turntable, let down by a cheap chassis and high asking price

Marantz' beautiful new stereo amp and matching CD player look like instant classics
By Carrie Marshall Published
Marantz introduces a new generation of affordable audio excellence in the perfect home hi-fi pairing

PSB iQ2 review: bijou stereo speakers with punchy sound but an insipid phono stage
By Simon Lucas Published
The PSB iQ2 may be the largest model in the brand's stereo speaker range, but it's still pretty small — can it justify its big price-tag?

The best budget earbuds, all real-world tested by our expert audio team
By Becky Scarrott Last updated
The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.
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