What Hi-Fi?

What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home cinema products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the best equipment for your cash, with the magazine's advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies.

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Philips 55OLED907 • An irresistible combination of spectacular pictures, potent audio and Ambilight design

Sonos Five • Does Sonos deserve a high five for its latest wireless speaker?

Xgimi Horizon Pro • This 4K projector is brilliant in many ways, but not so good in others

KEF Mu7 • KEF’s attempt at premium wireless headphones falls short

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • Is this Galaxy as Ultra as its name suggests?

AKG K371 • AKG’s wired headphones are powerful, punchy and neatly put together

Nothing Phone (1) • Is this new ‘flagship killer’ Nothing special?

JBL Live Pro 2 TWS • JBL’s entertaining wireless earbuds hit the spot

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MARK OF QUALITY • Mark Levinson’s director of engineering talks reference systems, favourite albums and high-end hi-fi electronics

INSIDER TOP FIVE LAUNCHES • Five products to look out for this month

HOT AMPS! (WE LOVE YOU SO) • Six sizzling sub-£750 integrated amplifiers that deliver class-leading sound at the more affordable end of the market, and that you will love too

Cambridge Audio AXA35 • A musical budget amplifier with all-round appeal

Marantz PM6007 • Marantz refines its Award-winning budget amp recipe

NAD D 3020 V2 • It’s difficult not to love this spruced-up version of NAD’s classic amp

Rega io • Signature Rega sound in a highly accessible package

Rega Brio • The revamped Rega Brio sounds better than ever

Cambridge Audio CXA61 • Extra features and improved sound quality for those willing to pay a higher price

Cambridge Audio CXA81 vs Rega Elex Mk4: which integrated amp is the best? • New boy takes on Award winner in a thrilling head-to-head

Rega Elex Mk4 System • Our integrated amplifier champ deserves to be matched with this stunning system

THE BEST JOHN WILLIAMS MOVIE SCORES TO TEST YOUR HI-FI SYSTEM • Our go-to test tracks from the movie maestro’s epic collection

Rotel RA820BX (1984) • An ’80s amplifier that still holds up today

JBL Synthesis SDR-35 vs Arcam AVR31: which AV amplifier should you buy? • These two stunning amps lead the pack at their price point – and each has a particular advantage over the other

WHAT IS A HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER AND WHY SHOULD YOU BUY ONE? • Headphones don’t always get the partnering equipment they deserve. Here’s how to change that

CONVERSION EXPERIENCE • If you are yet to hear what today’s affordable DACs can do, our verdicts on six of the best of these pocket-sized powerhouses could change your life

AudioQuest DragonFly Black • The cheapest way to get the DragonFly quality

iFi Zen DAC V2 • An Award-winning budget DAC/headphone amp, improved

iFi Go Blu • A super-small DAC/headphone amp that can do big things with your music

AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt • This tiny USB DAC justifies its hefty price tag

Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M • Cambridge’s generously featured DAC keeps the magic alive

Chord Mojo 2 • ‘Mobile Joy’ is in even more lavish supply in this reengineered sequel

Linn Selekt DSM: Edition Hub

TAD DA1000TX

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