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 only ...

The next time you shop for headphones, a wireless speaker, or a sound bar, you'll probably notice a bright yellow Hi-Res Audio logo on the packaging. It's a big selling point these days. In fact, the ...

If you think a portable audio player is no better than your phone, then you’ve certainly never encountered the likes of Astell & Kern. We’ve long been fans of the company’s players, from its previous ...

Many of us enjoy listening to a good tune or two when out and about, and a goodly proportion of that mobile music will likely be sourced from a smartphone or tablet. For those who prefer high quality ...

Over the past decade, the music listening experience has undergone a massive change and evolved the way we consume music. What accompanied this change are two things. First, it paved the way to make ...

However, if you've had your eye on an Astell&Kern player and have been waiting for the price to drop, now's your lucky day.

Starting in the $700-range, Astell&Kern’s (A&K) most affordable portable digital audio players have never been easy on the wallet, but they have always been packed with top-quality components and ...

There’s a new tech buzzword in town, and it’s taking the audio world by storm: high resolution, or hi-res for short. If it feels familiar, it’s probably thanks to the video equivalent, high definition ...

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