Who wants pants and slippers when you can have some hifi goodies to unwrap on Christmas morning? Not us. So we’ve picked an affordable selection of audio extras to put a smile on your face over the holidays.
KEF Nothing Headphone (1)
Launched as an all British collaboration between KEF and Nothing, the Headphone (1) looks like no other with Nothing’s distinctive design language married to the former’s decades of audio knowhow.
On a budget and need them in a hurry? You can now buy them via Zapp, meaning they’ll be with you in around 20 minutes (across London), and even better the on-demand delivery app has knocked £75 off the RRP of £299 if you buy between 15 Dec and 5 Jan.
Philips Tina all in one vinyl player
Probably the coolest, and best value all-in-in vinyl player on the market, the Tina does the lot thanks to its built in 120W amp, speakers and sub, Bluetooth connectivity, DAB+/FM tuner and headphone socket, plus, of course a vinyl spinner with Audio-Technica pick-up, all for just £399. And if you want to go even cheaper, there’s The Stevie model at £129 (but does it look at cool as the Tina? We don’t think so.
The Sound of Primare, Vol. 1 LP
We’ve not had this off our platter since bagging a pressing at this years UK Hi-Fi Show Live.
Featuring a range of tracks hand-picked by the people at Primare pressed onto 45rpm Direct Metal Mastering over two discs, it has everything you need to give your system a thorough workout at just over £30, making it amazing value for an audiophile pressing of this quality.
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Kimber PBJ analogue interconnect cable
These scooped our best value interconnect cable of 2025 and for good reason, as they look and sound superb. And starting from just £130 with RCA and XLR plugs to pick from, they’ve got all bases covered while being great value.
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Goldring EXTRACT stylus cleaning kit
Just what every vinyl collector needs, Goldring’s EXTRACT stylus cleaning kit.
Comprised of magnifying lens, an anti-static stylus cleaning brush and a cleaning gel pot, it all comes housed in a handy handcrafted storage box to keep everything neatly organised and best of all, it costs less than forty quid!
Chord Electronics Mojo 2
Who wouldn’t be delighted to find this tucked into their Christmas sock, Chord Electronics all singing pocket DAC/headphone amplifier which now boasts USB-C charging, 3.5 and 4.4mm headphone outputs all for £395.
WiiM Sound smart speaker
Boasting WiiM’s cutting edge multi-room connectivity, the Sound smart speaker packs a lot in for £299. We’re talking 24-bit/192kHz hi-res audio, 100W of internal amplification, AI RoomFit room correction and a sleek 1.8″ touchscreen plus remote.
Use one solo, or double up for a stereo pair with 20+ streaming services to pick from, in either moody black or cheery white.
iFi Audio GO blu Air portable DAC/amp
Weighing just 30g and at only 5cm tall, the GO Blu Air will leave you plenty of space in that Christmas stocking. Yet despite its size, it boasts plenty of tech with Bluetooth 5.2 support, a hi-res Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI DAC, and twin-mono amplification to drive wired headphones, for £129 it’s an absolute bargain.
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Volumio CORRD streaming subscription
Available for iOS and Android devices, CORRD goes beyond traditional streaming platforms by offering a range of features including curated ‘sound journeys’ that adapt to a user’s mood, activity, and environment known as personalised ‘flows’. Starting from £7.99 per month, it’s ideal who want that bit extra from their streaming service.
Cambridge Audio Maharishi Melomania A100
Another earphone collaboration, this time between Cambridge Audio and utilitarian clothing designer Maharishi to create the Maharishi Melomania A100 that look as cool as they sound thanks to 10mm drivers, Class AB amplification and up to 39 hours playback, for just £139. And if you want to save even more, you can buy the standard model for just £79.
FiiO DM15 R2R
Still outstripping vinyl sales by some stretch, it’s now okay to admit again that CD is actually quite good as a ‘retro’ format. And this portable player from FiiO is an ideal way to welcome back the shiny discs into your life. Not only can it play them, there’s a DAC, ripping functionality and Bluetooth built in too, all for two hundred and fifty quide.
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