Hi-Fi Choice

Hi-Fi Choice is the essential guide to audio excellence in the home. It is a no-nonsense guide to the finest products available, from vinyl and valves, to multi-channel digital audio and high-fidelity video. Hi-Fi Choice sorts the best from the rest with rigorous test processes and a highly experienced team of reviewers.

Welcome

Sonik boom • New Danish import speaker range

Think inside the Box • A new CD transport and brace of headphone amps

Ahead of the game • Over-ear headphone import from Vienna

Shades of things to come • New range of colourful UK speakers coming later this year

High lite! • New compact smart speaker

Dutch courage • New in-ears claim IMAX breakthrough

Perfect 10s • Super-exclusive, superexpensive centenary celebratory speakers

Three for all • Launch of new British CD spinner

Seventh heaven • Affordable belt-drive turntable

Little voice • New company launches in Sweden with a True Wireless streamer

FiiO triple threat • Three new products coming your way

Smooth operator • Debut network streamer working with Silent Angel

You little beauty • New stylishly designed bookshelf speaker

Pebble dash! • Creative’s affordable range of desktop speakers

Green scene • Headphone import born in the USA

Top 30 • A brace of stereo integrated amps

She bangs the Drum(fire) • A couple of new ‘rock ‘n’ roll’ speakers

Animal magnetism • Delighted by the success of its Nd range of cartridges, Rega has a new flagship. Ed Selley is decidedly impressed

Sound practice • It’s the turn of wireless speakers to get the WiiM treatment. Ed Selley discovers if the Sound is able to hold its own

Clear thinking • Audio-Technica’s new flagship turntable combines a strong specification with movie-star good looks. Ed Selley swoons

Welcome addition • Arcam has wasted no time in adding some tweaks to its A15 integrated amp. David Vivian thinks the + is the right result

Serious stereo • Audio Pro’s compact bookshelf speakers provide power, precision and multi-room audio. Cliff Joseph checks them out

DX appeal • They say good things come in small packages… Nick Tate lives a life of style with this suave-looking little integrated amp

Slow burner • Ophidian’s new standmount may not blow your socks off on first listen, but give it time and you’ll be bewitched says David Vivian

The beat goes on • Nick Tate takes Michell’s classic GyroDec turntable for one last spin

Twin peaks • Australian brand Halcro is in no rush – three years after the rebirth of its iconic turn-of-the-century Eclipse power amp, it has released a partnering preamp

COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL MICHELL • Arguably one of the most vital turntable makers ever, Michell has many admirers in high places…

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Furutech Origin Power NCF-UK(R) cable

Chord Company Shawline Digital Tuned ARAY RCA cable

Raising the bar • For many years, Japan’s legendary jazz kissa record bars were the go-to place for enthusiasts. Neville Roberts discovers that London is finally catching on

LETTERS • YOUR LETTERS & QUESTIONS ANSWERED

MUSICREVIEWS

Qobuz playlist MARCH • This month’s pick of the best happening tunes to stream in hi-res from Qobuz

Missed an issue? • Have you missed a copy of your favourite hi-fi magazine? You can now order Hi-Fi Choice back issues online

Buying Guide • Selecting the components you want to audition is never easy, but help is at hand with our pick of the best to pass through our respected reviewing process

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