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No, you can’t touch my FiiO: why this hi-res ‘MP3 player’ is still trouncing my old iPod Classic a year on

By Becky Scarrott published

Why, oh why, oh why oh… why would I ever leave my FiiO? How this hi-res player got me – and my music – singing again

FiiO's wired FT13 over-ear headphones offer unique design and an organized sound, they just lack a bit of bite

By Simon Lucas published

FiiO FT13's visual interest fills a tiny gap in a stacked closed-back product lineup

This cheap Hi-Res Audio music player is like a modern iPod mini, with the funky colors to match

By Carrie Marshall published

This dual-DAC audio player mixes cute colors with serious specs for wired wired or wireless headphones

This super-cool portable CD player has aptX for high-quality wireless listening – and works as a Hi-Res Audio DAC over USB-C as a bonus

By Carrie Marshall published

This little CD player has a lot of talents: it's a CD ripper, DAC and Bluetooth transmitter too.

iFi's iDSD Valkyrie DAC wants to guide your music to the great hall of Valhalla

By Becky Scarrott published

In Norse mythology, a Valkyrie is one capable of guiding souls to Odin's great hall, Valhalla. iFi's Valkyrie, however, may guide you to celestial hi-res audio.

One of the best DACs for using high-end headphones on PS5 is 20% off this Black Friday

By John-Anthony Disotto published

I absolutely love this Fosi Audio K7 DAC, but I wish I had waited for these Black Friday sales instead of buying it last month.

Topping's new DAC, headphone amp and preamp just toppled a few key players to sit with the top of the class

By Simon Lucas published

Topping is absolutely determined to become a force where affordable digital audio equipment is concerned – and the DX5 II proves it’s going the right way about it…

Shanling's SDC3.3 CD player shown from the front and back, on a wooden surface

SACD is back, baby! This beefy new audiophile CD player is deliciously '90s, and has built-in tube amplification as a bonus

By Carrie Marshall published

Money No Object: One of the rising stars of 'chi-fi' brings a new reference CD player, with powerful DAC skills

Already got back into hi-fi thanks to vinyl? This CD player and Bluetooth streamer combo is the perfect next upgrade, especially if you're into head-fi

By Carrie Marshall published

Vinyl gets the audiophile attention, but CDs still sound great and often cost less

OnePlus Buds 4 revealed with high-spec dual DAC design and I’m impressed – on paper, at least

By Becky Scarrott published

Buds 4 arrive alongside two Nord 5 phones and a second Watch 3 so once again, OnePlus’ naming strategy may confuse you – but is worth looking into.

The Campfire Audio Relay on the left, and the Pro-Ject Head Box E on the right

Two hi-fi greats just released very tempting small headphone amps: one for your phone, one for your desk

By Carrie Marshall published

Campfire Audio and Pro-Ject promise big audio upgrades in small packages, and with very reasonable prices

Campfire's portable USB headphone amp/DAC proves an interesting listen but you should try before you buy

By Simon Lucas published

The Campfire Audio Relay is a solid and compact headphone amp/DAC but needs a performance taste-test before you buy it.

iFi GO Link Max review: a USB-C DAC that's one of the best ways to get affordable hi-res audio from your smartphone we've ever found

By Simon Lucas published

If there’s a more cost-effective way of turning your smartphone into a viable source of high-resolution audio content, it hasn’t come our way yet…

FiiO FP3 wired earbuds review: bright, bold and near-perfect, these entry-level IEMs' tasteful fidelity blew me away

By James Grimshaw published

The FiiO FP3 budget planar driver-equipped wired earbuds feature hitherto unbelievable width and detail

TEAC’s new CD transport will treat your discs with the audiophile care that makes elite turntables so beloved – unless your discs are SACD

By Carrie Marshall published

The TEAC PD-507T promises audio that's pristine and ultra-clean

Elipson's new compact streaming amp looks like a brick, but kicks like a horse

By Carrie Marshall published

It may be small, but it's got serious power for audio streaming

McIntosh's gorgeous DS200 streaming DAC is here, thus completing the nonpareil hi-fi system of my dreams

By Becky Scarrott published

When McIntosh releases a hi-fi separate, I typically stop what I'm doing and take a look – and this one could grace pretty much any setup you care to imagine.

One of the most elite audiophile earbuds makers has a smart new USB-C Hi-Res pair for a much more realistic price

By Carrie Marshall published

Campfire Audio Axion are elite wired earbuds for a fraction of the usual price, with Hi-Res Audio support

This tiny, cheap box upgrades any speakers with Wi-Fi multi-room streaming, including Hi-Res Audio support

By Carrie Marshall published

It may be small, it may be sweet, but it knows how to stream your beats.

I heard Rotel's ultra-luxe CD player and Hi-Res Audio DAC, and I'd buy it in a second if I could (even if it won't play my SACDs)

By Becky Scarrott published

The Rotel Michi Q5 Transport DAC is also a CD player and having heard it, I just want one…

Astell & Kern's new Hi-Res music player doubles as a hi-fi streaming upgrade, thanks to its included dock

By Carrie Marshall published

Astell & Kern's new portable music player promises hi-fi happiness on the go or at home

Turn any elite wired earbuds into hi-res true wireless buds with this smart add-on – but brace yourself for the price

By Carrie Marshall published

Make your elite IEMs into true wireless ones with this impressive but expensive adaptor

Just got the Spotify Lossless update? Here's how to make sure you're getting the audio upgrade on the fly

By Becky Scarrott published

To go Lossless, you're going to need to embrace the wind beneath your wires

Panic! At the disc-o: Quad's retro CD transport makes me want to spend all my money on CDs

By Carrie Marshall published

The Quad 3CDT is "dedicated to discs" and looks stunning

Arcam's upgraded integrated amps add Snapdragon Sound and HDMI eARC

By Carrie Marshall published

Arcam has unveiled three new integrated amplifiers with upgraded electronics and better Bluetooth.

Questyle's tiny wireless transmitter is the Bluetooth audio upgrade your phone so desperately needs

By Simon Cohen published

With advanced codec support, this tiny plug-and-play device sends top-tier sound to your wireless headphones

Best MP3 player: top portable hi-res music players for any budget, all tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.

iFi iDSD Valkyrie DAC review: a headphone amp capable of staggeringly complete, informative sound

By Simon Lucas published

Never knowingly understated, iFi has upped the ‘transportable DAC/headphone amp’ once again with another portentously named product. Is the iDSD Valkyrie ready to slay the opposition?

Shanling M8T Hi-Res Music Player laid out on wooden table, with black headphones nearby.

This portable Hi-Res Audio music player has a tube amp and Android, for a serious mix of the retro and modern

By Henry St Leger published

If you want to enjoy Hi-Res audio on the go, then this new music player from Shanling may be one to check out.

Sound Blaster’s new modular DAC lets you hyper-customize Hi-Res Audio from phones, PCs and games consoles… and yes, it has AI

By Carrie Marshall published

The Sound Blaster Re:Imagine "redefines what a sound card can be"