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My favorite portable hi-fi accessory is back, but I think it’s missed a key upgrade
By Verity Burns Published
The DragonFly Copper has new hi-res skills in the same old design — for better and worse.

Astell & Kern AK HC5 review: a tiny DAC for a huge improvement on your phone's music, but it’s insightful rather than impactful through the bass
By Simon Lucas Published
Astell & Kern realises we can’t all afford one of its lovely digital audio players. So it’s trying to bring a little of the A&K magic to your humble smartphone…

Sonos Era 100 SL review: cheaper without any acoustic compromises
By Josh Russell Published
Sonos’s cheaper Era 100 makes no sonic sacrifices — although some users might find themselves missing out on a few nice-to-have features.

Klipsch The Nines II review: excellent do-it-all active stereo speakers
By James Holland Published
The Klipsch The Nines II are a great-sounding set of speakers that come with a surprising price bump.

I listened to Cambridge's new Evo 300 streaming amp, and it raises the bar for modern hi-fi
By Verity Burns Published
First impressions of Cambridge’s new flagship just-add-speakers streaming amplifier are very good indeed.

Denon Home 400 review: serious spatial audio and style, but smart assistance is lacking
By Simon Cocks Published
How much do you value flexibility? Since I've used the Sonos Play, I value it a lot

High End Vienna 2026 Best in Show awards: our favorite 11 speakers, streamers and more
By Matt Bolton Published
From one of the best speakers in the world becoming even better, to a TV sound system that has genuine audiophile skills, to wireless speakers that look like alien invaders

'We definitely are also analog people': We interview WiiM's CEO about its approach to audio
By Matt Bolton Published
Dr. Lifeng Zhao speaks to TechRadar
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