Get the weekly hi-fi digest — new gear, best reads, and deals.

The compilation album 'NOW 12" 80s: 1985 – Part Two' showcases extended mixes from iconic songs of 1985 across four CDs.
Featured tracks include Wham!'s 'I’m Your Man (Extended Stimulation)' and Tears for Fears' 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Urban Mix)'.
CD 2 highlights include Simply Red's 'Money's Too Tight To Mention (Cutback Mix)' and Fine Young Cannibals' 'Johnny Come Home (Extended Mix)'.
New gear, best reads, and deals — every Friday.

* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.

* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.