Kashfia Kabir

1 week ago | whathifi.com | Kashfia Kabir

There are many of you reading this who still have a lot of love for CDs. We certainly do. If you don't find streaming to be sonically satisfying and haven't been swept up by the vinyl revival, then the CD is probably your format of choice. If you have an existing CD collection or want to revive your old discs and prioritise getting the best sound quality out of them, then a good quality, dedicated CD player is what you need.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Kashfia Kabir

4 days agoBefore your next bill arrives, try this simple fix to cut back on your energy use. As summer temperatures climb, so does the cost of keeping your home cool, and if your electric bill is already creeping up, you're far from alone. A CNET survey found that nearly 80% of US adults are stressed about …

1 week ago | inkl.com | Kashfia Kabir

This is especially true if you don't already own a CD player or if your old disc player is long past its working stage. There aren't as many CD players being made as there used to be 10-20 years ago, and what is available will have to suit your budget of course. But beyond a budget limit and knowing your system's requirements, what else should you look for when deciding what CD player to buy?

1 week ago | whathifi.com | Ketan Bharadia |Kashfia Kabir

The Lindemann Limetree Bridge II is a network bridge, sometimes referred to as a streaming transport. It plays music files from streaming services, any attached storage on your home network or connected directly into its USB socket and Bluetooth sources. Just add a quality DAC and off you go. The vast majority of music streamers on the market include a DAC, of course, but the Limetree Bridge II’s lack of such a circuit may not be the issue it initially appears to be.

1 week ago | whathifi.com | Kashfia Kabir

I've always been fond of the NAD D 3020 V2 stereo amplifier. It's an unusual little design, sitting upright like an old projector reel compared with the traditional rectangular box design most hi-fi electronics come in. It's also a great example of how Class D amplification can be used in smaller units and deliver engaging, subtle dynamics and snappy timing. This quirky, five-star NAD is now available for £299 at Sevenoaks – that's a substantial £100 saving from its usual recent price.