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If you’ve been in the market for a new bit of entertainment equipment–be it a new disc player, a wireless soundbar, an amplifier or even a TV–you’ve probably seen mention of ‘Hi-Res Audio compat

Chord Electronics Hugo 2 USB DAC/Headphone Amp Why should I invest in a headphone amp? Much like the amplifier in your hi-fi, a headphone amp allows you to control the volume of the signal coming

We previously looked at how amplifiers work and why they are the first stop in your hi-fi system. Now we’ll have a quick look at some of the most popular sources you can connect up to get

Over the last few years if you’ve wanted the best portable DAC then there’s a 90% chance you’ve purchased one of Audioquest’s phenomenal Dragonfly range. Not planning to rest on thei

Audiolab’s newest DAC packs a big punch from a little package. Headphones… everywhere aren’t they? Free with your mobile phone, available at petrols stations, they just seem to be av

A deep dive into Chord’s latest standalone DAC. First impressions The packaging gives an idea of the quality to come. The Qutest comes in the top of a robust box, and below is a drawer con

Looking for a small, low-cost way to upgrade your laptop’s sound? Have a peek at what Cambridge Audio has on on offer… As the digital age of media continues, more and more people are

Audiolab adds to its award-winning M series with the introduction of the M-DAC MINI, but does this pint-sized newcomer live up to the accolades earned by its bigger siblings? Read on to find out

Michael from our Bath store explains what makes the Astel & Kern AK70 such a special portable music player. For more info, or to arrange a demonstration, please give your local store a call.

Jon from our Cardiff store tells us all about the Audioquest Dragonfly Red and Dragonfly Black USB DAC/headphone amplifiers. To find out more, why not read our in-depth review, where Chris from

The Jitterbug is a fascinating new product from Audioquest, designed to improve audio through USB type-A connections. When Audioquest first announced the Jitterbug I was a little sceptical, but

Andrew from our Eton store takes an in-depth look at high resolution audio; how it works, and what it means for the future of digital music. For more on Hi-Res Audio, or to book a free demonstra

Andrew from our Eton store takes an in-depth look at high resolution audio; how it works, and what it means for the future of digital music. For more on Hi-Res Audio, or to book a free demonstra

AudioQuest’s DragonFly USB Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC) shone a new light on the US-based manufacturer, previously best known for their audio cables. Their first time effort in the catego

Arcam’s original irDAC proved to be one of the brightest stars of the DAC resurgence that has taken place over the past few years. Looked upon kindly for its detailed yet neutral sound, Ar