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Ruark's new R710 Music Console supports CD, vinyl, and hi-res streaming
By Becky Scarrott published
Ruark is back and celebrating its 40th anniversary with a heritage-look system that's anything but heritage when it comes to connectivity and hi-res music

High-end hi-fi company YBA has made what it claims is the world's first "transportable" CD player for SACDs — it's got the audiophiles in the office very excited, but it's not exactly a handheld model to slip in your jacket pocket
By Tom Bedford published
YBA has made what it claims is the world's first "transportable" CD player for Super Audio CDs, but it's not exactly a handheld model.

This sleek, retro portable CD player is full of audiophile credentials
By Tom Bedford published
The Shanling EC Play offers a retro design and a range of connectivity tools, to make it useful for on-the-go listening as well as in your home hi-fi setup

Innioasis Y1 is the cheap iPod dupe you've been craving — and it's good
By Simon Cocks published
I ditched music on my phone for this cheap MP3 player — and two weeks on, I wish I'd done it sooner

The best MP3 players and hi-res audio players
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.

The 'RePod' turns your 'forgotten' Apple Watch into an iPod
By Tom Bedford published
I'm not sure we all an Ultra sitting unloved in a drawer, as seems to be the implication here with this otherwise interesting idea…

FiiO M27 review: do the right thing content-wise and it will reward you endlessly – but serve it inferior resolution at your peril
By Simon Lucas published
FiiO has truly gone to town with this hi-res player (and you should too)

The best entry-level Hi-Res Audio player is getting a new version for 2026
By Carrie Marshall published
Fiio's portable player gets a battery boost and more storage. It's a brilliant budget buy
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