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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HOW WE TEST

Technics SL-G700M2 • A digital source that looks forward but also caters for the past

Astell & Kern A&norma SR35 • Astell & Kern won’t stop; its ‘entry-level’ music player just keeps getting better and better

Sony Xperia 1 V • Sony’s flagship smartphone is still about as cinematic as a phone can be

LG USC9S • A strong feature set? Tick. Wide compatibility? Tick. Good-quality sound? Hmm…

Bluesound Powernode Edge • The just-add-speakers system in its most compact and affordable guise yet

Roberts Revival Uno BT • Roberts’ classy Revival Uno BT radio looks and (just about) sounds the part

Sennheiser HD 660S2 • Will Sennheiser’s latest audiophile headphones become a cult classic?

Sony XR-55X90L • Sony’s latest X90 LCD TV could be king of the mid-range

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THE PROS AND CONS OF BUYING A SINGLE-BRAND HI-FI SYSTEM • Matching stack, or mix and match? Finding the right answer to that question depends on a variety of things – including your own aesthetic requirements

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

NOTE PERFECT • Spend wisely and get great hi-fi performance for less of your hard-earned cash

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

LENCO L-85 • Great features make this a highly recommended budget plug-and-play deck

AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP3 • This brilliant budget turntable combines features and performance to great effect

NAD C 538 • A solid CD player worthy of serious consideration

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO AXC35 • This slimline, no-frills CD player is a capable contender

MARANTZ CD6007 • A small but significant improvement on its predecessor

Q ACOUSTICS 3010i • Among the finest bookshelf speakers you can buy at this level

DALI SPEKTOR 2 • These Dalis offer a degree of entertainment their rivals struggle to match

WHARFEDALE DIAMOND 12.1 • Surprisingly sophisticated standmounters for their size and price

ELAC DEBUT B5.2 • These are very talented speakers for the money

TRIANGLE BOREA BR03 • Triangle’s talented standmounters take the fight to the established class leaders

CD PLAYER SYSTEM • Despite streaming’s popularity, a CD-based arrangement offers key advantages

TURNTABLE SYSTEM • This stellar trio of five-star components will make your record collection sparkle, without breaking the bank

STREAMING SYSTEM • A truly modern music streaming set-up that’s future-proof into the bargain

A FAIR HEARING • It needn’t cost the earth to get a soundbar that does justice to your TV’s images

HISENSE HS214 2.1 • It’s hard to dislike Hisense’s inexpensive but effective soundbar

SONY HT-SF150 • A budget soundbar that’s a clear step up from your TV’s speakers

ROKU STREAMBAR • Is it a streamer? Is it a soundbar? Whatever it is, it’s great value

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