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What HiFi
January 2021
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WELCOME
Putting all our systems in place
It’s easy, after the frenzy that is our
FIRST TESTS
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 |
INSIDER
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
SYSTEMS
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
FEATURES
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 vs Sony PS5
XBOX SERIES X vs SONY PS5
Two next-gen consoles hit the market at once, but what exactly does this latest generation of gaming involve and which one should you buy?
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
SPORTS IN-EAR HEADPHONES
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
TEMPTATIONS
McIntosh MA9000
EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM
SME Model 6
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BUYER’S GUIDE
BUYER’SGUIDE
The definitive guide to the best home-entertainment kit you can buy 
HI-FI
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
HOME CINEMA
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
PORTABLE
HEADPHONES
BIN THE BUNDLED BUDS AND INVEST IN BETTER SOUND
PORTABLE MUSIC PLAYERS
TREAT YOUR TUNES TO A DEDICATED MUSIC PLAYER
STREAMING APPS & SERVICES
THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR STREAMING FIX
ACCESSORIES
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
PLAYLIST
10 OF THE BEST FILMS OF 2020
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