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Inspired by Apple’s original iPod, this open-source music player is the nostalgia bomb I needed
By Carrie Marshall published
This little iPod look-a-like is crowdfunding now and includes a DIY option if you want to make your own MP3 player.

Restored iPod models are selling out at retailers after only a year of being discontinued
By Carrie Marshall published
Urban Outfitters is selling restored fifth generation iPods to Gen Z – and they're selling like hotcakes.

Astell&Kern's new hi-res music player comes in titanium to match your iPhone 15 Pro
By Carrie Marshall published
Astell & Kern's high-end hi-res audio player is now available in titanium. It's not just about toughness either.

Hidizs’ cheap hi-res player and earbuds just shouldn't be this good for the money
By Becky Scarrott published
Peak hi-fi is all about compatibility – and Hidizs’ cheap hi-res player and wired in-ears are irrefutable proof.

The best phone for sound is emphatically the Sony Xperia 1 V – here's why
By Becky Scarrott published
Sony typically makes talented smartphones in the sound department but for me, the newest Xperia 1 V is something else.

Audio-Technica’s famed Sound Burger decks finally hit shelves – and seemingly sell out
By Becky Scarrott published
Sorry if you slept in; it would seem you're already too late

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.

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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