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Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000 and Astell & Kern Kann Max side by side, showing Radiohead's OK Computer, on a blue and white tablecloth
I tried two hi-res audio players and if you can, you must spend triple the money

By Becky Scarrott Published

I tried mid-range and flagship Astell & Kern players and you don’t want to hear this but in hi-res audio, you get what you pay for.

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Fiio M15S lifestyle image
FiiO’s portable music player offers desktop-grade hi-res audio on the go

By Kevin Lynch Last updated

FiiO’s new M15S boasts on-board Wi-Fi and dual DACs plus support for Roon and MQA, making it a step-up hi-res portable player option.

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Fiio M11s on table, showing the lock screen
FiiO M11S review: a mid-price music player with premium Hi-Res sound

By Simon Lucas Published

The FiiO M11S is a talented portable music player, and is tantalisingly close to being ideal.

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A person using the Sony NW-A306 audio player
Sony's affordable new Walkman could make your digital music sound better than ever

By Hamish Hector Published

Sony's new Android-powered Walkman, the NW-A306, has several features that help it enhance your compressed music files.

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FiiO M11S lifestyle image
FiiO takes aim at Astell & Kern with new brutalist-build hi-res audio player

By Kevin Lynch Published

This high-end portable music player boasts dual DACs while undercutting pricey rivals.

Portable Media Players
Astell & Kern A&norma SR25 MKII on gray background
My beloved Astell & Kern hi-res player is discounted for Black Friday – and it's aces

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

Black Friday 2022 Astell & Kern's A&norma SR25 MKII is so good it'll make you love music again – and this Black Friday deal means you save $150!

Black Friday 2022
Astell & Kern's A&ultima player in black and white, on a plinth
Astell & Kern's new hi-res music player wants to outdo the very best (aka: itself)

By Becky Scarrott Published

A&K's new baby is the world’s first portable player with a watch-grade 904L stainless steel body.

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Astell & Kern A&futura SE200 on white background
How to choose the perfect hi-res portable music player for you

By Becky Scarrott Published

Portable audio devices for when your phone's memory, file support, DAC and battery life simply won't do…

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Sony Sony NW-WS413 Walkman
Sony NW-WS413 Walkman

By Jamie Carter Published

Review The Sony Walkman NW-WS413 waterproof Walkman brings excellent sound quality, but without Bluetooth you'll need to go look for your MP3 collection

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Astell & Kern A&norma SR25 MKII on black background
I tested this superb hi-res player and now music on my iPhone just sounds beige

By Becky Scarrott Published

A&K's latest entry-level DAP walks all over the sound coming from my phone and in doing so, reignites my love of music.

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