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Hidizs MS3 IEMs and Hidizs AP80 PRO-X player, on a grey table
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.

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The Sony NW-A306 with Stevie Wonder playing
Sony NW-A306 review: a small but mighty digital audio player with a retro look

By Simon Lucas Published

Sony's NW-A306 boasts hi-res audio playing capabilities in a compact design for an affordable price.

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Audio-Technica Sound Burger playing vinyl, on white background
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

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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.

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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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