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

Xiaomi introduces the TV Stick 2nd Generation, its first streaming device featuring Google TV for an enhanced entertainment experience.
Supports 4K playback with Dolby Vision and HDR10+, alongside advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Equipped with a quad-core Cortex-A55 processor and ARM G310 V2 GPU, enhancing performance by 80% for processing and 150% for graphics.
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.