The MM-500 has been developed by and for studio engineers, to reveal the full substance of a recording. Something that also provides pure enjoyment for "ordinary people".

Focal has updated the uncompromising Utopia headphones. But is it really possible to improve them even further?

The Creative Sound Blaster X5 isn't just a sound card for the gaming community. It's also a nice little DAC, even if it does have a few oddities.

Don't let the looks fool you - these Dynaudio wireless speakers cast a shadow over the competition.

The Yamaha receiver does everything, looks like a million and sounds phenomenal.

Revival Audio is a new French brand, but the people behind it are experienced and with roots in well-known brands. You can certainly hear that!

Technics' upgraded SL-G700M2 is a well-performing combination CD player and network player.

Primare CD35 Prisma is a CD player that happens to have superb streaming built in.

CD streamers are the perfect way to combine your CD collection with streaming.

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro processor is the best and fastest laptop in its price class. But Apple should upgrade the webcam.

Burson's most powerful headphone amp is damn good, and with as much power as you could want. And it's got subwoofer output!

Audio Pro A28 are tiny and cheap. Yet they handle all audio sources - including music streaming and multi-room.

Auralic's new Altair G1.1 wins a narrow victory because it combines outstanding sound quality with an excellent DAC and good ease of use.

The minimalist Naim ND5 XS 2 is the oldest of the music streamers, but it doesn't sound like it.

HiFi Rose is the latest example of how sound quality and ease of use don't have to be mutually exclusive.