XBOX SERIES X vs SONY PS5

Putting all our systems in place

It’s easy, after the frenzy that is our

Apple HomePod Mini

EXCLUSIVE, IN-DEPTH VERDICTS ON THE  LATEST KIT

Google Chromecast with Google TV

Video streamer | £60 whf.cm/ChomecastGoogleTV |

Dali Menuet SE

Stereo speakers | £1199 whf. cm/MenuetSE |

Elipson Chroma 400 RIAA

Turntable | £429 wh f.cm/Chroma400RIAA |

Fyne Audio F501SP

Stereo speakers | £2799 whf.cm/F501SP |

Grado GT220

In-ear headphones | £250 whf.cm/GT220 |

Sony VPL-VW590ES

Projector | £69 99 whf.cm/VPL-VW590ES |

THE HI-FI INDUSTRY: SURVIVING THE COVID PANDEMIC

We (virtually) meet the presidents of McIntosh Labs and Sonus Faber to discuss the impact COVID has had on the industry and its future direction

TOPFIVELAUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

ALL THE BEST…

Finding the right kit for a hi-fi system is no easy task – even with Award winners. Allow us to assist

LOW-COST LUXURY

The first of our new streaming/ turntable systems

DOUBLE-DISC DELIGHTS

Our second system based around our 2020 Award

MODERN MASTERS

Our third system of Award-winning synergy brings us

PARAGONS OF VIRTUE

O ur fourth system of Award-winning genius is an undeniably

20 OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2020

In many ways this has been a year to forget. But in terms of musical creativity, it’s been memorable

Xbox Series X

Microsoft’s new flagship console is here, but is it the multi-generational leap we have all been waiting for?

Sony PlayStation 5

The PlayStation 5 has finally arrived. But does Sony’s next-gen console have the measure of its Xbox rival?

Sony PS5

£450 T his is a new console generation

RUNNING FREE

Planning to spend more time outdoors next year? Take a pair of sports in-ears with you on-the-go

JBL Reflect Flow

View online review whf.cm/ReflectFlow £130 T he Reflect

Sennheiser CX Sport

View online review whf.cm/CXSport Nothing screams sporty more

Bose SoundSport Wireless

View online review whf.cm/SoundSportWireless £135 The Bose SoundSport

Earfun Air

View online review whf.cm/Air £55 The Earfun Air’s

Apple AirPods Pro

View online review whf.cm/AirPodsPro £249 T he original

Jaybird Vista

View online review whf.cm/Vista £159 T he Jaybird

Bose SoundSport Free

View online review whf.cm/SoundsportFree Built with sporty types

Bowers & Wilkins PI3

View online review whf.cm/PI3 £170 B &W isn’t

McIntosh MA9000

EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

SME Model 6

Images: SME “We wonder how this well-mannered deck

BUYER’SGUIDE

The definitive guide to the best home-entertainment kit you can buy 

AMPLIFIERS

THE BEATING HEART OF YOUR HI-FI SYSTEM

CD PLAYERS & TRANSPORTS

GET THE RIGHT PLAYER AND CD CAN STILL SHINE

DACs

A DIGITAL-TO-ANALOGUE CONVERTER IS A MODERN HI-FI MUST

MUSIC STREAMERS

THE BEST WAY TO SHARE YOUR TUNES AROUND THE HOUSE

RADIOS

THE ORIGINAL WIRELESS IS STILL GOING STRONG

STEREO SPEAKERS

THEY BRING THE MUSIC TO YOUR EARS – SO CHOOSE WITH CARE

SYSTEMS

CONVENIENCE DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN LOWER QUALITY

TURNTABLES

DECKS TO KEEP THE VINYL REVIVAL THRIVING

WIRELESS SPEAKERS

FREE YOUR MUSIC WITH ONE OF THESE STREAMING WONDERS

BLU-RAY PLAYERS

ENJOY HIGH-DEF MOVIE THRILLS

HOME CINEMA AMPLIFIERS

POWERFUL SOUND THAT TRULY BRINGS MOVIES TO LIFE

PROJECTORS

BECAUSE A MASSIVE PICTURE IS HOME CINEMA

SET-TOP BOXES

THE BEST WAY TO ACCESS THE WORLD OF TELEVISION

SOUNDBARS & SOUNDBASES

A BRILLIANT WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR TV’S SOUND

SPEAKER PACKAGES

GOOD SURROUND-SOUND IS A MOVIE-MAGIC MUST

VIDEO STREAMERS

DON’T RESTRICT STREAMING TO A LAPTOP – GET IT ON THE TELLY

TELEVISIONS

MAKE THE FOCUS OF YOUR ENTERTAINMENT HUB A GOOD ONE

HEADPHONES

BIN THE BUNDLED BUDS AND INVEST IN BETTER SOUND

PORTABLE MUSIC PLAYERS

TREAT YOUR TUNES TO A DEDICATED MUSIC PLAYER

SMARTPHONES

SUPERB MUSIC AND VIDEO PLAYERS THAT MAKE PHONE CALLS TOO

STREAMING APPS & SERVICES

THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR STREAMING FIX

AV & HI-FI RACKS

HI-FI KIT CAN ONLY SOUND ITS BEST WITH THE PROPER SUPPORT

ANALOGUE INTERCONNECTS

DON’T SKIMP ON CABLES: THEY’RE A TOP-VALUE UPGRADE

MAINS PRODUCTS

A CLEAN POWER SOURCE IS VITAL FOR INTERFERENCE-FREE HI-FI

HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS

HOW TO GET THE VERY BEST FROM YOUR CANS

CARTRIDGES

YOU CAN’T HEAR YOUR RECORDS WITHOUT ‘EM

PHONO STAGES

EVERY RECORD DECK NEEDS A PHONO AMP

SPEAKER CABLES

ONE OF THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE UPGRADES YOU CAN MAKE

SPEAKER STANDS

STANDMOUNT SPEAKERS NEED THE BEST SUPPORT YOU CAN GET

10 OF THE BEST FILMS OF 2020

It has been a contrasting year for cinema.