<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar AU in Hi-fi ]]> https://www.techradar.com/au/audio/hi-fi Mon, 11 May 2026 15:59:37 +0000 en <![CDATA[ This retro-inspired portable CD player looks super-sleek, has audiophile credentials including a headphones amp for spicier cans, lasts 12 hours, and offers Bluetooth, 3.5mm, 4.4mm and Coax output too ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/portable-media-players/this-retro-inspired-portable-cd-player-looks-super-sleek-has-audiophile-credentials-including-a-headphones-amp-for-spicier-cans-lasts-12-hours-and-offers-bluetooth-3-5mm-4-4mm-and-coax-output-too UoFfzx7MEL8M2rGqQFtEeM Mon, 11 May 2026 15:59:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent 10 days testing the iFi GO Link 2 — and this little DAC delivers an enormous audio upgrade for your phone or laptop audio at a great price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/dacs/ifi-go-link-2-review amRsNvSXEJSgaEMP5hhSUa Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A Lego brick that plays music': A great Scandi loudspeaker brand returns with 7 new products, including a shallower option designed for narrow bookshelves ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/a-lego-brick-that-plays-music-a-great-scandi-loudspeaker-brand-returns-with-7-new-products-including-a-shallower-option-designed-for-narrow-bookshelves 6ZLpprLNEg4i87PEPrnQBC Thu, 07 May 2026 14:35:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin has just launched super-elite hi-fi gear, through its sub-brand that's best-known for its maritime sound systems — and the stereo speakers are priced (perhaps appropriately) like a pair of Bowers & Wilkins' Nautilus ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/garmin-has-just-launched-super-elite-hi-fi-gear-through-its-jl-audio-sub-brand osaFy5ng25XJ5E3Q8Uhg6i Wed, 06 May 2026 10:24:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bose releases new 'Ultra' Dolby Atmos soundbar and wireless speaker range, with a serious subwoofer option — and this lineup has Sonos right in its crosshairs ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/bose-releases-new-ultra-dolby-atmos-soundbar-and-wireless-speaker-range reAz2cKrvcsrCkSWhYd3bC Tue, 05 May 2026 15:13:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ This beautiful hand-made floor-standing speaker ain't cheap, but I can't take my eyes off it and I haven't even heard it yet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/this-beautiful-hand-made-floor-standing-speaker-aint-cheap-but-i-cant-take-my-eyes-off-it-and-i-havent-even-heard-it-yet LPuY7fzfxaUnVufL6HdxCg Tue, 05 May 2026 00:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I took a great cheap Bluetooth speaker to the rainiest place possible, and it survived 7 busy days of abuse without a complaint — I'd definitely recommend it as a reliable music companion for your adventures ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/i-took-a-great-cheap-bluetooth-speaker-to-the-rainiest-place-possible-and-it-survived-7-busy-days-of-abuse-without-a-complaint-id-definitely-recommend-it-as-a-reliable-music-companion-for-your-adventures 6JJ9TW68E9wSJY4EyknDSG Sat, 02 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Be careful buying hard-to-get vinyl: UK police just seized thousands of 'counterfeit' records, which were being sold for as much as £1,000 each — and there are more 'secret underground record factories' where that came from ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/be-careful-buying-hard-to-get-vinyl-uk-police-just-seized-thousands-of-counterfeit-records-which-were-being-sold-for-as-much-as-gbp1-000-each-and-there-are-more-secret-underground-record-factories-where-that-came-from n3jjT3DxjYAGSzk9FydyPX Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can’t believe I’ve found another RGB gadget for my home, but this flashy turntable is funky, affordable, automatic, and comes with some really neat touches ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/i-cant-believe-ive-found-another-rgb-gadget-for-my-home-but-this-flashy-turntable-is-funky-affordable-automatic-and-comes-with-some-really-neat-touches RJtytjFBSvd89DXUdTo5sg Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:12:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The best of both worlds': This innovative DAC and headphone amp uses a unique processing system that basically converts your Hi-Res Audio to DSD on the fly, to give you ultra-low-distortion music — and it's packed with wired and wireless connectivity ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/dacs/the-best-of-both-worlds-this-innovative-dac-and-headphone-amp-uses-a-unique-processing-system-that-basically-converts-your-hi-res-audio-to-dsd-on-the-fly-to-give-you-ultra-low-distortion-music-and-its-packed-with-wired-and-wireless-connectivity fkzUTCSiLea3XgnsvQLSZh Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:17:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pro-Ject just launched a tiny box to turn any passive speakers wireless that attaches to the binding posts, and brings them into the Sonos-rivaling WiiM ecosystem — and there's a streamer box for hi-fi amps too… but Apple users should probably pass ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/audio-streaming/pro-ject-just-launched-a-tiny-box-to-turn-any-passive-speakers-wireless zBLcq3aGdf3DJaacHx9Mh5 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:52:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Tribit’s new tiny Bluetooth speaker, and it’s easily one of the best value models I’ve ever tested — here’s why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-review wNjtKm6uQhbFheuWEgUkvd Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Turns out I'm deaf': Someone built a browser tool to test the difference between Hi-Res Audio FLAC and lossy MP3 with your own music, so you've no excuse for getting it wrong ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turns-out-im-deaf-someone-built-a-browser-tool-to-test-the-difference-between-hi-res-audio-flac-and-lossy-mp3-with-your-own-music-so-youve-no-excuse-for-getting-it-wrong XKQbBX9JqjcK7rJzzGm3gW Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:19:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lyngdorf’s compact streamer-amp is “powerful and extremely versatile” — and it’s now reached Australia ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/lyngdorfs-compact-streamer-amp-is-powerful-and-extremely-versatile-and-its-now-reached-australia oGQfhzn5cEaGVe6MPvTyd Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:55:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried my best not to love Dali's entry-level bookshelf speakers straight away, and my outright failure proves just how good they are ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/dali-sonik-1-review vL578NrueHvrxg3tVmzrbg Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Victrola’s latest turntable is a Record Store Day exclusive — and it wouldn’t be anything without the watchful eye of rock icon Jack White ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/victrolas-latest-turntable-is-a-record-store-day-exclusive-and-it-wouldnt-be-anything-without-the-watchful-eye-of-rock-icon-jack-white FgJrWJzMY6ei8SJMZvSWNS Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:31:33 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:20:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ This viral vinyl player looks like a 1971 Fisher-Price Music Box but with a genuine Audio-Technica cartridge — and my Record Store Day haul needs it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/this-viral-vinyl-player-looks-like-a-1971-fisher-price-music-box-but-with-a-genuine-audio-technica-cartridge-and-my-record-store-day-haul-needs-it bdcT68FPM5SEuS3XvRqSZR Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No, you don't need a new turntable this Record Store Day, just use this cheap extra to clean your vinyl ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/no-you-dont-need-a-new-turntable-this-record-store-day-just-use-this-cheap-extra-to-clean-your-vinyl jFYDVtpsgbZrwVwYPiiZnB Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:36:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Record Store Day 2026 starts soon! The date, the top vinyl drops, and everything else you need to know ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/one-week-til-record-store-day-2026-the-date-the-top-vinyl-drops-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know qhXLKu7qbQERs596jHZGxY Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:47:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Marshall is taking on JBL and other party speaker makers in a 'very homogenous' market — and explains why it wants to make models that 'trigger your senses' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-party-speaker-interview 5dr5rDdS5oMjhcvTAzcjP3 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:26:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ A 90-year-old audio brand just put out its most affordable speakers yet — and the specs look very tasty indeed ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/a-90-year-old-audio-brand-just-put-out-its-most-affordable-speakers-yet-and-the-specs-look-very-tasty-indeed svwm69jEGDqBsPXnQMGc6Q Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested this super-cheap MP3 player for a month, and I'm surprised to say it quickly became my go-to music source ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/i-tested-this-super-cheap-mp3-player-for-a-month-and-im-surprised-to-say-it-quickly-became-my-go-to-music-source 9viTaChfJy7hZTE4ckiuMY Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:14:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL just upgraded two of our favorite Bluetooth speakers — one's big and powerful, and one's cheap and portable ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-just-upgraded-two-of-our-favorite-bluetooth-speakers-ones-big-and-powerful-and-ones-cheap-and-portable Dr9ZSws44vWDEz28Y6ZJBf Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:07:35 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:15:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ After living with the Sonos Play, I think it's the only speaker you need — here's why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/after-living-with-the-sonos-play-i-think-its-the-only-speaker-you-need-heres-why 4NxrgoVsZSh88V9SJ6j2Yf Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent 3 weeks testing the Sonos Play, and I love it — and the sound isn’t even the most important thing ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sonos-play-review 5dM8FdBtP6uBHoBkrLgUaJ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:05:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Small enough to be tempting’: I need this award-winning turntable company’s new mini automatic vinyl-cleaning machine more than I’ll admit ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/small-enough-to-be-tempting-i-need-this-award-winning-turntable-companys-new-mini-automatic-vinyl-cleaning-machine-more-than-ill-admit Jaz97URvfDftTSwEDWE2SC Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:08:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Perfect Record Store Day prep': Majority's new turntable-speaker combo is surprisingly affordable (and colorful!) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/perfect-record-store-day-prep-majoritys-new-turntable-speaker-combo-is-surprisingly-affordable-and-colorful gE3RqJUoCTAsmWuSVbZUeg Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:51:57 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:23:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker and although I enjoyed its balanced audio, its high price feels hard to justify ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-gen-2-review PfpYVfetufkh6cSrmEps2E Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These small and stylish wireless stereo speakers pack in Hi-Res connectivity, turntable phono support, HDMI, aptX and more — and all at a seriously tempting price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/these-small-and-stylish-wireless-stereo-speakers-pack-in-hi-res-connectivity-turntable-phono-support-hdmi-aptx-and-more-and-all-at-a-seriously-tempting-price g9GSRyYcag5NtaBRsLL5gd Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Immersive sound, awesome battery life, and karaoke functionality for good measure — Marshall just scored a second hit with its latest party speaker ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-bromley-450-review MoeSrEuD7JhMikiE6uhaSH Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:41:06 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:52:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I heard two new 'invisible' speakers that give new meaning to the idea of a 'wall of sound' — and they're good enough that I'd use them for hi-fi or home theater ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/i-heard-two-new-invisible-speakers-that-give-new-meaning-to-the-idea-of-a-wall-of-sound-and-theyre-good-enough-that-id-use-them-for-hi-fi-or-home-theater BewPJMxF4guMQvpvmt6cXg Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:10:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ I custom-built a super-tidy TV and hi-fi setup — here are 5 mistakes you can avoid based on my experience ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/i-custom-built-a-super-tidy-tv-and-hi-fi-setup-here-are-5-mistakes-you-can-avoid-based-on-my-experience sP699D7Gi5rQPVwMNfcbzH Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested my favorite Bose and B&O audiophile Bluetooth speakers in a head-to-head showdown — here's the one I'd buy with my own money ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-vs-bang-and-olufsen-beosound-a1-3rd-gen rEWre9B6c2Do94jKgJXG7L Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:13:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Full interview: Sonos CEO Tom Conrad explains why they built the new Sonos Play, how they're improving the app after its disaster, and what he thinks of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and the state of music streaming services ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/full-interview-sonos-ceo-tom-conrad-explains-why-they-built-the-new-sonos-play-how-theyre-improving-the-app-after-its-disaster-and-what-he-thinks-of-dolby-atmos-flexconnect-and-the-state-of-music-streaming-services STf2uJw88gswtyRviX9teC Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:34:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It's been 20 years, it's surprising to me how little has changed': Sonos CEO and former Pandora exec Tom Conrad reveals what he thinks is 'holding us back' from more music streaming innovation ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/its-been-20-years-its-surprising-to-me-how-little-has-changed-sonos-ceo-and-former-pandora-exec-tom-conrad-reveals-what-he-thinks-is-holding-us-back-from-more-music-streaming-innovation 4b3izuXpyEkL4WcwZNA4YM Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:30:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'll never go back to just TV speakers after upgrading to a Sonos home theatre system — and this official sale is a great time to check out the difference for yourself ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/ill-never-go-back-to-just-tv-speakers-after-upgrading-to-a-sonos-home-theatre-system-and-this-official-sale-is-a-great-time-to-check-out-the-difference-for-yourself yT4NJXRionLrsk8ieDwycH Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:25:10 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Burson's Stellar headphone amps promise head-fi heaven in spacecraft-inspired Star Wars style ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/dacs/bursons-stellar-headphone-amps-promise-head-fi-heaven-in-spacecraft-inspired-star-wars-style f9TmoB2wV3osZE43gEUXcM Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can now get a 'game changer' of an app update for Sonos on Android — and it brings back a key feature ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/you-can-now-get-a-game-changer-of-an-app-update-for-sonos-on-android-and-it-brings-back-a-key-feature st4orAojzVqCDCz73uACim Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:57:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The real story there is we just changed too much too fast': Sonos CEO Tom Conrad explains what went wrong with the disastrous app update, what still bugs him about it, and how he's fixing things ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/sonos-ceo-tom-conrad-interview-app-changes 8wWChumG6J4B5sNxFEqzSa Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos launches a new portable Play speaker and a cheaper Era 100 — CEO Tom Conrad explains why the new model is 'the Goldilocks perfect speaker' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/sonos-play-era-100-ceo-tom-conrad-interview zHn6qp3nH7eQfs2fS6BBim Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested LG’s most hardcore Dolby Atmos FlexConnect setup, and it works like a dream — but is it really worth buying all this? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/i-tested-lgs-most-hardcore-dolby-atmos-flexconnect-setup xnABZz9WDZfjEPTThfwQZF Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I enjoyed testing this accomplished active stereo speaker system, until it threw in the towel too easily ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/kef-coda-w-review 8FhY2Nq4wAxBA5GPDyTtHP Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent two weeks with Cambridge's all-new active bookshelf speakers and they're an immediate pound-for-pound market-leader contender ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/cambridge-l-r-s-review EbsfeKGA4Xnqb5Yovz4Vh6 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:34:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ If this cheaper Sonos Era 100 leak is true, I think it’ll be the king of wireless speakers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/if-this-cheaper-sonos-era-100-leak-is-true-i-think-itll-be-the-king-of-wireless-speakers Rs9FYmTCGFmeYW3drLhDES Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:48:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos could finally be making good on its 'two products per year' pledge — if this Sonos AirPlay 2 speaker leak proves legit, I think it'll be the perfect mid-range portable buy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sonos-could-finally-be-making-good-on-its-two-products-per-year-pledge-if-this-sonos-airplay-2-speaker-leak-proves-legit-i-think-itll-be-the-perfect-mid-range-portable-buy xNcUKEXTXczVbAq4DHwNkm Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:11:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I pitted JBL and UE’s mini Bluetooth speakers against one another, and although they both sound sensational, there was only ever going to be one winner ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-clip-5-vs-ultimate-ears-wonderboom-4 oFSK7ogmUxTiWKi77HGsA6 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've never considered buying a hi-res MP3 player, but this new A&K DAP has a feature so handy, I'm changing my mind ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/ive-never-considered-buying-a-hi-res-mp3-player-but-this-new-a-and-k-dap-has-a-feature-so-handy-im-changing-my-mind pxedHZK3pD2kNFP4X9tSVB Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:24:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Panasonic combined a portable TV with a CD player, and I can’t help being totally charmed by it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/panasonic-combined-a-portable-tv-with-a-cd-player-and-i-cant-help-being-totally-charmed-by-it 5Hrubo4Ysjhbfoa9qxNhEn Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want a better-sounding phone, not a new phone? It'll only cost you $60 with this little dongle ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/dacs/want-a-better-sounding-phone-not-a-new-phone-itll-only-cost-you-usd60-with-this-little-dongle a9jZeSoS8PYv43ZLWoFHbH Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:25:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reviewed this delightfully retro DAC dongle and at this price, it's a punchy and talented no-brainer ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/fiio-ka15-review YWjW3wyycc7rXWXXqhFtLk Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:37 +0000