Getting into hi-res audio can sometimes feel less like looking at a rabbit hole and more like staring into a swirling void – it's very easy for research to carry you away into a world where the ...

It definitely makes the Shanling stand out compared to the wider competition among the best Hi-Res Audio players. A word of ...

Astell & Kern has unveiled a brand new design direction for its music players, which always rank among the best Hi-Res Audio ...

It delivers an impressive specification for an RRP of £399. If you've been hankering after a hi-res audio player but don't want to pay a premium price tag, Astell & Kern's new Activo brand could ...

The company describes this move as “presenting a novel take on Astell&Kern’s iconic volume wheel design.” Novel, in this case ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Reviewing the best MP3 players is no simple task. These pocket-sized devices have evolved ...

Shanling has launched a new flagship hi-res audio player – the Shanling M8T – with dual DACs and twin tubes on board. It's a high-end player with a serious specification, and follows in the ...

If you're looking for a high-res audio player but can't quite afford the high-end hardware, today could be your lucky day: Astell&Kern's gorgeous ACRO CA1000 is currently £1,000 off on Amazon – ...

It increases the sound quality of the devices it plays music through, tells you the signal path, and lets you take your own collection of hi-res audio wherever you go. If you're not sure if Roon ...

Campfire Audio's new Axion earphones deliver superior hi-res audio with its USB-C connectivity and built-in DAC.

The guide below lists the best portable players (both hi-res digital audio players and smartphone alternatives), tried and tested by our expert review team across a variety of budgets, each offering ...

I am What Hi-Fi's managing editor and have been testing audio products – including portable music players and headphones – for over a decade. I do a lot of my listening when travelling, so a dedicated ...