Author: Steve May

Creator of Home Cinema Choice magazine, and Editor of The Luxe Review, Steve muses and reviews for Trusted Reviews, T3, Home Cinema Choice, Games Radar, Good Housekeeping, Louder Sounds, StereoNet and Boat International. He’s also the editor of professional home cinema website Inside CI. He's on Twitter/X, Tiktok and Instagram as @SteveMay_UK

by Steve May January 28, 2026

Technology

Ruark revisits flagship radiogram with limited edition artisan Made in England R810 MiE

UK Hi-Fi specialist Ruark has announced a limited-edition version of its flagship R810 radiogram, using marquetry and premium veneers, asContinue Reading

BBQ bites at Four Season London hotel for Lunar New Year

by Steve May January 27, 2026

Dining

Four Seasons London celebrates Lunar New Year with limited edition cocktails and tasting menu

Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge is marking Lunar New Year with a season-long programme of fine dining, toContinue Reading

by Steve May January 26, 2026

Technology

Preamp II-S first look: Nagra brings reference-grade Swiss engineering to new luxury audio series

Combining ravishing industrial design with advanced tube technology and vibration control, Swiss audio specialist Nagra’s newest preamplifier is aimed squarelyContinue Reading

by Steve May January 23, 2026

Technology

Sony returns to vinyl with two new fully automatic Bluetooth turntables – here’s how they differ

New Sony turntables are something of a rarity, so it’s with some excitement that we greet two new decks fromContinue Reading

by Steve May January 22, 2026

Style

Open-ear done right: Inside Sony’s new LinkBuds Clip always-on audio earbuds

The latest evolution of Sony’s open-ear true wireless buds lean into everyday wearability and offer a raft of novel convenienceContinue Reading

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by Steve May January 22, 2026

Dining

Johnnie Walker Blue Label and haute couturier Robert Wun release Year of the Horse limited edition

Calling all Johnnie Walker whisky fans – a new Blue Label limited edition has just been released for Lunar NewContinue Reading

by Steve May January 21, 2026

Dining

Rosebank Distillery presents His Majesty King Charles III with award-winning 31 Year Old Single Malt

His Majesty King Charles III, accompanied by the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney MSP, hosted a reception at TheContinue Reading

by Steve May January 20, 2026

Technology

iFi iDSD Phantom first review: flagship streaming headphone amp brings studio grade audio home

Southport-based iFi audio has launched the iDSD Phantom, a statement home Hi-Fi component that serves as a high-end music streamer,Continue Reading

by Steve May January 19, 2026

Travel

Galeon 560 FLY redux: Award-winning motor yacht steals spotlight at BOOT Düsseldorf 2026

Galeon Yachts has returned to BOOT Düsseldorf, the world’s largest indoor boat and watersports show, with five head-turning models thatContinue Reading

by Steve May January 18, 2026

Culture

The Damned at 50: punk pioneers mark chaotic half century with new covers album and live shows

UK punk legends The Damned have released a kinetic reinterpretation of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s 1966 classic ‘Summer in the City,’Continue Reading