HiFi

At over $3K, the Astell & Kern SP2000T is one of the more expensive media players we've ever seen, and while feature-rich, it comes with a rather irritating flaw. Is it worth what you pay?

Big sound in a small package with support for 24-bit audio makes it seem like Astell & Kern is gearing a Bluetooth speaker for audiophiles.

More earphones are on the way, alongside some high-end audio goodies, as Technics shows off what's new in amps, turntables, and things to let you listen to your favourite tunes.

Marrying planar magnetic drivers and balanced armature, Astell & Kern's "Zero1" could just find a way to satisfy ears of all kinds. If not for the price.

A classic record player is getting a new lease of life for some, as Bang & Olufsen finds a way to bring something back to use.

High-end sound has relied on cords for some time, but a new generation of aptX could mean high-res can go wireless. Kinda.

There aren't many makers of high-res media players anymore, but if you need the best of the best, be prepared to pay up.

The talk of home entertainment sound systems is often Dolby, Dolby, Dolby, but a concept from a rival could mean a speaker upgrade could come to your TV's sound system.

Keen to take your sound to the next level? Audiophiles with a love for mobility might dig the THX Onyx, bringing high-res sound to Android, iOS, and beyond.

Denmark's Dynaudio has a few new speakers, and depending on whether you want to listen to music or watch the telly, there's a choice in there for you. Provided you don't mind spending up.