Our selection of this year’s best hifi for value, user experience and sound quality.
In the mix
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WiiM’s Sound Lite smart speaker.
QUAD adds 3CDT disc spinner to its 3 series.
FDM15 R2R – FiiO next-generation portable CD player.
Connected Fidelity’s new CF-1010 tonearm.
Bustling hifi show returns for 2026.
Astell&Kern’s new affordable DAC and premium IEM headphones.
Chord Electronics adds 4.4mm socket and USB-C to its mini marvel.
Piega adds the 801 to its Gen2 speaker range.
Musical Fidelity expands its flagship range with the Vinyl S.
Wharfedale updates its long-standing affordable speaker range.
Hi-end loudspeaker cable that’s engineered to get the best from your system.