How the odd after-market CD player in my mom’s old car helped me deal with the grief of losing her — and why I can’t sell it now (even though I should)
 How the odd after-market CD player in my mom’s old car helped me deal with the grief of losing her — and why I can’t sell it now (even though I should)

A shock loss, an old car stuffed with CDs and the Sharpie I used to write the track names on: how recorded music always brings you closer

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Exclusive: ‘Young people are obsessed by music, but no one’s talking to them’ — the new boss of Q Acoustics, QED, and Goldring has plans to give hi-fi its ‘mojo’ back, and it involves opening more ‘kissa’-style listening cafes and ditching Led Zeppelin
 Exclusive: ‘Young people are obsessed by music, but no one’s talking to them’ — the new boss of Q Acoustics, QED, and Goldring has plans to give hi-fi its ‘mojo’ back, and it involves opening more ‘kissa’-style listening cafes and ditching Led Zeppelin

Charlie Henderson’s background includes Naim and Cambridge Audio, and he has big plans for refreshing his latest hi-fi brands — ranging from rethinking cabling to helping people find their way into hi-fi in the first place.

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I tested Sony’s new entry-level turntable and, though it sounds decent enough, you deserve so much more than a brand logo for this money
 I tested Sony’s new entry-level turntable and, though it sounds decent enough, you deserve so much more than a brand logo for this money

The Sony PS-LX3BT is a competent performer of an entry-level turntable, let down by a cheap chassis and high asking price

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Ever wondered whether upping the sound quality of your PS5 might improve your gaming chops? If so, Topping’s cheap new DAC is worth an audition

Topping’s new DX1 II is an affordable DAC which is targeted specifically towards Switch or PS5 gamers —but even non-gamers should take note for this price

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I breathed new life into my vinyl with Fluance’s RT87 turntable and while setup was finicky, it’s well worth it for seasoned record collectors
 I breathed new life into my vinyl with Fluance’s RT87 turntable and while setup was finicky, it’s well worth it for seasoned record collectors

The Fluance RT87 sounds as great as it is finicky to set up — but then again, if you’re a seasoned hi-fi tinkerer, you may actually enjoy the process…

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I love my Marantz CD player, and its new upgraded version was just unveiled — and the matching amp with aptX Bluetooth, HDMI and MM phono looks irresistible too
 I love my Marantz CD player, and its new upgraded version was just unveiled — and the matching amp with aptX Bluetooth, HDMI and MM phono looks irresistible too

Marantz introduces a new generation of affordable audio excellence in the perfect home hi-fi pairing

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It’s the perfect time of year for grabbing a cheap radio for the garden, and they don’t come much cuter, more packed with features or wallet-friendly than this

The Majority Mini Shelford is a compact, cheap, portable radio with screen that goes on sale in August.

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The PlayStation physical games debacle is taking over everything Sony does — it’s the biggest tech PR disaster since Sonos’ app update, so will Sony learn the lessons that turned Sonos around?
 The PlayStation physical games debacle is taking over everything Sony does — it’s the biggest tech PR disaster since Sonos’ app update, so will Sony learn the lessons that turned Sonos around?

Sony’s decision to drop physical media from 2028has caused a customer revolt, and everything the company does is overwhelmed by the backlash. Will it listen to lessons from history on how to turn this around?

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Marshall’s new big and bullish home speaker is just as much of a delight on the eyes as it is on the ears, and it blew me away with its rumbling bass and amp-inspired aesthetic
 Marshall’s new big and bullish home speaker is just as much of a delight on the eyes as it is on the ears, and it blew me away with its rumbling bass and amp-inspired aesthetic

The Marshall Stanmore IV is a stellar-sounding speaker with a beautiful look to match, I only wish it had better-than-Bluetooth streaming.

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I tested PSB’s new stereo speaker system and the punchy sound and compact styling are a delight, but don’t bother if you listen to a lot of vinyl
 I tested PSB’s new stereo speaker system and the punchy sound and compact styling are a delight, but don’t bother if you listen to a lot of vinyl

The PSB iQ2 may be the largest model in the brand’s stereo speaker range, but it’s still pretty small — can it justify its big price-tag?

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