Harry Mckerrell

4 days ago | whathifi.com | Harry Mckerrell |Tom Wiggins |Alastair Stevenson |Kashfia Kabir

In last month's edition of Now Playing, we urged you to resist the temptations of the encroaching better weather and stay inside. There's nothing out there for you, we implored, advising instead that you stay in and tinker with your hi-fi system instead. For UK readers at least, you might not need so much encouragement this time around. The weather's taken a bit of a dip, temperatures have dropped, and there's really no reason at all (apart from your mental wellbeing) to go outside.

1 week ago | whathifi.com | Harry Mckerrell

It was a glorious day when the tech world decided to standardise all cable connections. Thanks in part to a drive from the European Union, it has become increasingly rare to see a mainline connection on most standard audio devices – portable speakers, wireless speakers, digital music players, wireless headphones and earbuds – in lieu of a USB-C one. The likes of USB-A, micro-USB and even Apple’s beloved Lightning cables are being consigned to history as USB-C takes charge.

1 week ago | whathifi.com | Harry Mckerrell

Marshall has added a third-generation model to its established Kilburn line of Bluetooth speakers. The Kilburn III promises “powerful, high-quality sound” alongside industry-leading playtime, all fitted out in that rocking Marshall aesthetic.

1 week ago | whathifi.com | Harry Mckerrell |Ketan Bharadia

If you’re not familiar with Revival Audio, allow us to give you a very short history lesson. The young brand was founded in 2021, bringing together the combined talents of Daniel Emonts, former engineer for the likes of Dynaudio and Focal, and Jacky Lee, Dynaudio’s former CCO until his departure in around 2020.

1 week ago | whathifi.com | Harry Mckerrell

Bang & Olufsen has unveiled its latest music system, which bridges the gap between the past and the present. The new Beosystem 3000c reintroduces the original Beogram 3000 turntable from 1985 and pairs it with the company's current Beolab 8 stereo speakers for a retro-modern fusion setup. Limited to just 100 sets, the Beosystem 3000c combines classic analogue listening with modern practicalities, wherein "analogue warmth and effortless streaming live side by side in one timeless system".