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MY PRODUCT OF THE MONTH

Sony TA-AN1000, p6

WELCOME

HOW WE TEST EXPERIENCE. HERITAGE. We have been

Sony TA-AN1000

Sony’s new home cinema amplifier is worth the wait

Audio Technica AT-LPW50BTRW

A player decked with fine features and fine sound

Sennheiser IE 200

These wired earbuds talk a good game and – on most fronts – back their words up with action

Grado GW100x

The excellent GW100x feature voice control, aptX and massively improved battery life

FiiO M11S

A mostly admirable music player, but one that refuses to let its hair down

Apple TV 4K (2022)

The best video streamer just got better (and cheaper)

Sony XR-55A80L

Incontrovertible proof that there is plenty of life in the OLED dog yet

MQA HAS GONE INTO ADMINISTRATION

HOW WILL THE HI-RES MUSIC TECH FIRM’S WOES HIT TIDAL AND OTHERS?

TOP FIVE LAUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

NATIONAL TREASURES

In recognition of Britain’s fine hi-fi pedigree, we have put together four stereo systems that showcase great British kit

This terrific-value hi-fi system has a fine pedigree – and punches above its weight

Three veteran British brands combine to produce a great system to meet your vinyl and streaming needs

This pure streaming system provides simplicity alongside great hi-fi quality

Combining Award-winning kit from two fantastic British hi-fi companies

A step-up British hi-fi system for CD and streaming joy

This idiosyncratic system will sprinkle a little musical magic dust on your digital sources

This Naim-powered CD and vinyl system celebrates the best of British hi-fi

Four Award-winning products combine for a stunning Brit-based set-up

7 of the best British hi-fi innovations and technologies

MAT, Continuum, current dumping, flux capacitors (okay, not the last one) – British hi-fi makers have provided some genius advances in sound

8 most exciting British hi-fi products launching in 2023

It’s been a thrilling year so far in hi-fi, and there’s more still to come

11 of the best British record players of all time

We pay tribute to some of our favourite homegrown turntables

SPEAKERS CORNER

Allow us to get on our soap box and present to you our pick of the best British-based speakers you can buy right now

Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2

Appealing retro looks and ‘proper hi-fi’ sound

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3

Refined, entertaining and affordable floorstanders

Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition

B&W hones its 606 standmounters to great effect

KEF LS50 Meta

These standmounters set new standards at the price

Neat Iota Alpha

An entertaining sound from compact floorstanders

ATC SCM19

Dynamic, detailed and rhythmic - these speakers will wow you

Mission 770

More than just nostalgia from these reimagined 70s speakers

Spendor A7

Compact, elegant, and great sounding towers

Q Acoustics Concept 500

Impressive floorstanders that could cost a lot more

Fyne Audio F502SP

Big, authoritative and a lot of speaker for the money

PMC Fact Fenestria

Amongst the very best floorstanders we’ve ever tested

19 best British rock songs to test your hi-fi system

Britain rules the (air)waves, as these great rock test tracks prove

Wilson Benesch A.C.T. 3Zero

■ Floorstanding speakers ■ £31,995 ■ ★★★★★ FOR

Yamaha Y H-5000SE

■ Wired headphones ■ £4799 ■ ★★★★★ FOR

BUYER’S GUIDE

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

How to digitize your vinyl collection

Read more at... www.whathifi.com/features

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

Headphone jargon busted Read more at...

www.whathifi.com/advice What’s the difference between the various

SMARTPHONES

SUPERB MUSIC AND VIDEO PLAYERS THAT MAKE PHONE CALLS TOO

Amazon Prime Video tips, tricks and features

Read more at... www.whathifi.com/advice Whether you’re a Prime

STREAMING APPS & SERVICES

THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR STREAMING FIX

TABLETS

VIDEO, GAMES AND MUSIC ON A PORTABLE SCREEN

ACCESSORIES

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

THE BEST PINK FLOYD TRACKS TO TEST YOUR HI-FI SYSTEM

P ink Floyd’s hugely influential recorded output has