Retro-look audio gear is great – if it works as well as it looks
There’s a lot of retro audio gear about, but some of it is too much about backward-looking style over usefulness

There’s a lot of retro audio gear about, but some of it is too much about backward-looking style over usefulness
Still clinging to your vinyl and CD collections? The Philips Fidelio FT1 has you covered
The Tina V900 record player is part of the Century range celebrating 100 years of Philips audio and there are new headphones, too – all coming in October
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Philips Hue new Wall Washer smart lights project light up onto your walls, and they may just be the best option for your home
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This Philips 65in OLED is looking more tempting than, with top-of-the range features and 4K picture quality for less than £1500
A new Phillips Hue software update will significantly improve battery life – and it’s coming free to Hue Secure cameras
Philips isn’t known for its turntables, but it’s launching a pair of them to celebrate the centenary of Philips first working on audio gear
Plus there are various Mini LED and standard OLED sets launching too – all coming later in 2025
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is an open-back bargain right now
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