Dig out that flannel and put your hi-fi system through its paces with our playlist of favourite grunge test tracks.

These range from a beautiful and catchy descending guitar riff that footnotes the end of each verse and swooning synths that really sell the track's whimsical, sweet nature. This makes it a fantastic ...

The design is inspired by the guitar amps of the 1950s and 1960s so it’s not for audiophiles. The circuit is a pretty conventional single-ended one with a two stage double triode preamp and a ...

While Mick and Keef were the real heart and soul of the band, with Richards' guitar playing sublime throughout ... with compiling records fit for testing out headphones and hi-fi. British or otherwise ...

Looking to get in on the CD revival hi-fi brands keep shouting about? Love the idea of being able to play high-quality Super ...

If you're looking to dig into the world of hi-fi systems that consist of a separate stereo receiver or integrated amplifier that powers a set of passive speakers — whether your passion is ...

With a radically-modded cheapo classical guitar, a head clouded by darkness, May wrote a great Queen epic and tore up the ...

A roguelike blend of Guitar Hero, Hades, and Vampire Survivors, the Kill The Music demo is a rhythmic delight you need to try ...

I was dead wrong. This was easily my favorite headphone release of 2024. I awarded them in our Gadget Awards, and of all the ...

It got us that story we needed in the newspaper.” Steve now plays guitar for UK Subs, Hi Fi Spitfires and Loaded 44. He said: ...

The EX Series features two audiophile-grade hi-fi components: the EXN100 music streamer ($1,799) and the EXA100 integrated amplifier ($2,199). The latter is most exciting. Not only are integrated ...

The EL84 vacuum tubes are featured in leading guitar amplifiers used by some of the most successful professional musicians, adding an element of natural analog warmth to the sound output. The power ...