Here’s how it works. The best MP3 players transform your music to superior high-resolution sound, thanks to built-in digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and the fact that, well, they're not your ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you've got (or are considering getting) one of the best hi-res audio players to make the commute easier, you'll want to get the most out of it with some hi-res music. Prefer to listen at your desk?

If you’ve been waiting to take a punt on a dedicated portable music player for your hi-res music enjoyment, then I have good news. As part of an early Black Friday deal, the two-time What Hi-Fi? Award ...

Astell&Kern makes incredible hi-res audio players, but they can be hefty in terms of size and price. The new SP3000M is smaller, lighter and (a touch) more affordable than its flagship friends.

Early last year, we got really excited by a new hi-res audio codec called SCL6 that promised reliable and high-quality audio streaming that scaled seamlessly from lightweight Ultra-Wideband ...

However, hi-res goes beyond CD quality. It isn’t a precise standard but is considered to be any audio that offers greater bitrate and resolution than the red-book CD audio standard of 16-bit ...

The R7 is FiiO’s first-ever desktop hi-res audio player/streamer and balanced DAC/amplifier. A glance at the specifications issued in a press release suggests that this little device has almost ...