Russ Andrews

TEAMWORK TOPS THE INDIVIDUAL

SAVE! Up to 45% on the shop price

Panasonic W90A (TV-55W90A)

Panasonic’s flagship Full Array Local Dimming TV gives its Mini LED rivals a run for their money

SIGN UP FOR HI-FI HEAVEN

Like a kid in a giant sweet shop,

TCL C655K (55C655K)

Another rip-roaringly affordable TV from TCL

Q Acoustics 3020c

The 3020c herald a new age for the established 3000 series

Mission 750

Capable, beautifully made performers – but the competition is tough

Epos ES-7N

View online review whf.cm/Epos_ES_7N

KEF R3 Meta

View online review whf.cm/KEFR3Meta

Dali Rubikore 2

View online review whf.cm/Rubikore2

Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3

View online review whf.cm/705_S3

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

Do-it-all AirPods that offer a little bit of everything

Ear fun Wave Pro

Earfun’s wireless over-ears fail to make waves

Bose QuietComfor t Earbuds

Bose’s entry-level ANC buds are back!

THE VALUE OF ‘RUNNING -IN’ HI-FI KIT

Managing editor Becky Roberts gathers top hi-fi engineers’ thoughts on the topic

TOP FIVE L AUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

We have created five delicious hi-fi systems from our most recent Award-winners

Bluesound Node (2024)

Can the new Node music streamer keep up with the pack?

Cyrus 40 ST

EXPENSIVE,YES.BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

IN DETAIL… CYRUS 40 ST

The Cyrus 40 ST has a glass front

Apple iPad Air 13in

A larger iPad for the non-Pro crowd

SUPERB STARTER

A delectable entry-level streamer turntable combo

DECK FOR HALLS

A turntable and floorstanders set-up that needs a bit more room to shine

STAND AND DELIVER

Our second turntable set-up includes classy standmounters

STEP-UP STREAMING

A modern two-channel streaming system

PREMIUM STREAMING

A serious hi-fi set-up that will make your music sing

SLIMLINE TONIC

A soundbar package cuts a lean profile yet still gives your audio a serious boost

Yamaha True X

An enjoyable, energetic sound from a small package

JBL Bar 1300

JBL’s flagship soundbar has detachable surrounds and delivers energetic and immersive sound

LG S95TR

LG’s one-box Dolby Atmos soundbar system is a fair way short of the best in class

Samsung Q990D

View online review whf.cm/Q990D

Sony Theatre Bar 9/SA-RS5/SA-SW5

View online review whf.cm/TheatreBar9

Sonos Ultimate Immersive Set with Arc Ultra

View online review whf.cm/SonosArcUltra

THE FOUR TOPS

This quartet of mid-price standmounters beat the rest. And not just with Motown

Austr ia n Aud io Full Score One

EXPENSIVE,YES.BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

BUYER’S GUIDE

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

HI-FI

AMPLIFIERS

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 Turntables might not be

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

Positioning your speakers

Read more at... www.whathifi.com/features It’s no good spending

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

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

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

PORTABLE MUSIC PLAYERS

TREAT YOUR TUNES TO A DEDICATED MUSIC PLAYER

Headphone jargon busted

What’s the difference between the various on-ear headphones? Our jargon buster explains the various types, and why you might want to choose one particular model over another

Amazon Prime Video tips, tricks and features

Whether you’re a Prime professional or just thinking of signing up, you’ll want to get the most out of the service. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to do exactly that.

SMARTPHONES

SUPERB MUSIC AND VIDEO PLAYERS THAT MAKE PHONE CALLS TOO

STREAMING APPS & SERVICES

THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR STREAMING FIX

TABLETS

VIDEO, GAMES AND MUSIC ON A PORTABLE SCREEN

ACCESSORIES

ANALOGUE INTERCONNECTS

AV & HI-FI RACKS

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

HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS

HOW TO GET THE VERY BEST FROM YOUR CANS

MAINS PRODUCTS

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

PHONO STAGES

EVERY RECORD DECK NEEDS A PHONO AMP EVERY RECORD DECK NEEDS A PHONO AMP

CARTRIDGES

YOU CAN’T HEAR YOUR RECORDS WITHOUT ‘EM

SPEAKER CABLES

ONE OF THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE UPGRADES YOU CAN MAKE

SPEAKER STANDS

STANDMOUNT SPEAKERS NEED THE BEST SUPPORT YOU CAN GET

THE 7 BEST BRITISH ALBUMS TO TEST YOUR SYSTEM

O ur list of the best British albums

ARCAM

arcam.co.uk

HENLEY AUDIO

Technics

technics.com/uk

WHAT HIFI?

JBL

uk.jbl.com

BRISTOLSHOW

www.bristolshow.com

FUTURESHOP

www.futureshop.co.uk

ecossecables

www.ecossecables.co.uk

PETER TYSON

www.petertyson.co.uk

Tacima

WHATHIFI

WHATHIFI.COM

Frank Harvey

hifix

www.hifix.co.uk

Infidelity

gulliford

JAMES MORROW

james-morrow.com

the audio room

www.theaudioroom.co.uk

WHAT HIFI?

ae

audioemotion.co.uk

CHORD COMPANY

www.chord.co.uk

FYNE AUDIO

fyneaudio.com