In the December 2020 issue of Hi-Fi News we have news on pre and power amp for Levinson 5000 Series, DS Audio’s third-gen optical pick-up, McIntosh unwraps mightiest ever integrated, Scansonic and Spendor unveil new speakers. Opinion and insider comment on the hot audio topics of the day from Barry Fox, Andrew Everard, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and, from the US, Barry Willis. Plus We catch up with readers whose systems once appeared in our Hi-Fi @ Home feature.Where are they now? and much more.

Inside the February 2021 issue of Hi-Fi News we have Insider comment on the hot audio topics of the day from Barry Fox, Mark Craven, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and, writing from the US, Barry Willis.  This month in our Definitive Product Reviews we look at the FinkTeam KIM a two-way speaker with AMT tweeter and tilted stand is designed to bring superior sound to typical living spaces. Is it a compact king? The DS Audio Grand Master, the new leading light in the brand’s range of optical pick-ups now boasts independent L/R photo-detectors. Plus much more! 

This month in our News section, Cambridge Audio launches ‘Edge M’ monoblocks, outboard PSU upgrade from Ferrum, Sonus faber’s limited edition Ex3me floorstanders and Power Two amplifier from Alluxity. We have insider comment on the hot audio topics of the day from Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Christopher Breunig, Jim Lesurf and Steve Harris. Barry Fox trawls through his library of books on jazz to bring you his pick of the publications that reveal how famous recordings were made and much more. 

This month in news, Wilson Audio announces SabrinaX, Perfectwave SACD transport from PS Audio, B&W’s anniversary 600 series speakers, Class D integrated from Technics, Rotel’s tribute series. In our definative product reviews we look at the D’Agostino Progression Integrated
Series gains integrated amp with phono and digital boards that will cost you extra. So just why is this premium powerhouse such a steal? Plus much more. 

In the October issue of Hi-Fi News we have news on the SE versions of Marantz PM-12 amp and SA-12 SACD player for the UK, refresh for Linn’s Majik DSM network player/amp, iFi Audio expands ZEN desktop series, Keith Monks’ new Prodigy record cleaning machine. We have opinion and Insider comment on the key audio topics of the day from Barry Fox, Tim Jarman, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and, from across the Pond, our US correspondent Barry Willis. In our definitive product reviews we look at the EAT E-Glo i. It’s more valve magic as company debuts its first integrated amp, with a quartet of KT88 tubes on board and we We delve into the HFN archive and return to HFN April 1990 to find Ken Kessler dazzled by the sound of the first Koetsu Urushi MC cartridge. Plus much more! 

In this months issue, in news we have Magico’s M Series gains new flagship speaker, anniversary turntable from Kalista, Audiolab adds streaming to integrated, Elipson unveils Chroma decks, enhanced amp from Hegel. In opinion we have comment and analysis on today’s hot audio topics from Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Christopher Breunig, Mark Craven and Steve Harris. In our definitive product reviews we look at the Franco Serblin Ktêma - Flagship floorstander and swansong of Sonus faber’s one-time leading light, the Ktêma belies its age with a sound that’s truly timeless and B&W 702 Signature - Superior cabinet, reworked crossover design... is it signed, sealed, delivered for company’s new ‘Signature’ sound? Plus much more... 

In this month’s issue, in news, ELAC expands Concentro series, new floorstander from Franco Serblin, Audia Flight’s FLS 9 integrated amp, two ‘Signature’ speakers from B&W, Auralic updates streaming solutions. In opinion, we have comment and analysis on the hot audio topics of the day from Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Andrew Everard, Jim Lesurf and Christopher Breunig. In our definitive product reviews, we look at Goldmund Mimesis 15/ Prana, it’s not afraid to break the rules, but can this big-ticket baby active speaker appeal to audiophile ears? Holbo Airbearing, could this stripped-down air-bearing deck with linear-tracking arm redefine the market when it comes to sound quality and ease of use at the price? And much more.

This month in news, Marten unwraps new ‘Parker’ series of speakers, compact panels from Magnepan, PS Audio announces slimline Stella Strata integrated, full System Audio speaker range hits UK. In opinion, we have comment and analysis as Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and Andrew Everard consider the hot audio topics of the day. In our definitive product reviews, we have Raidho TD2.2 - Tantalum diamond drivers, updated quasi-ribbon tweeters... will this month’s cover star seduce you? EAT B-Sharp - does the turntable world now have a new sub-£1500 reference? We hear this premium plug ’n’ play solution and much more!

In this months issue, in News Yamaha unveils new A-S series amps, Dynaudio revamps its four-model Contour speaker lineup, T+A adds preamp to HV range, first ever integrated amplifier from EAT. We have opinion, comment and analysis as Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and Andrew Everard consider the hot audio topics of the day. In our definitive product reviews we test the Chord Ultima 2 series. Better at half the price? We test the latest pre/power combo from the Kent-based company – with some surprising results and the Sumiko Pearwood Celebration II. Pedigree pick-up maker returns with a premium MC cartridge that’s dressed to impress – but how does it sound? and much more!

In this months issue, in News D’Agostino Progression Series gains integrated amp, Audio Analogue adds DAC to PureAA series, two new decks from Thorens, Audio-Technica unveils two new headphone models. We have Opinion, Comment and analysis as Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and Christopher Breunig consider the hot audio topics of the day. We review the Rotel Michi P5/S5 - this month’s cover stars see a return to the high-end for a ’90s brand, but will its pre/power amp duo be a 21st century contender? and Balanced Audio Technologies REX 3 DAC - big-ticket tube DAC from pedigree brand new to UK shores weaves its magic with a novel conversion tech and a sound worth every pound and much more!

Kii Audio THREE BXT – Company takes DSP standmounts to new heights

PrimaLuna EVO 400 series – Super Flexible pre/power duo from top of the evolution range

PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC & Stellar M700 – Innovative gain cell volume tech

D’Agostino Momentum HD Preamplifier – Is it the true king of ‘control units’?

Investigation – It’s labels, licences and lacquers as we talk face to face with those behind the 180g vinyl scene

PLUS VINYL RE-RELEASE, OPINION, VINTAGE REVIEW, SHOW BLOG and READERS’ CLASSIFIEDS.

"World Exclusive: Power Station! - ‘Breaking the sound barrier with D’Agostino’s 1/4-ton monoblocks!’
Luxman CL-1000 - Flagship tube preamplifier
Sonus faber - Olympica Nova V speakers
T+A PA 1100 E - Sumiko Integrated amp/DAC
Budget Esoterica MoFi’s UltraPhono – with headphone amp
Sumiko Starling - USA’s finest gets in the groove

PLUS VINYL RE-RELEASE, OPINION, VINTAGE REVIEW, SHOW BLOG and READERS’ CLASSIFIEDS."

"Exclusive: Going Active - System building with kudos and exposure.
Audio Research - REF160S tube power amp
PS Audio - New Stellar Phono preamp
MSB Technology - The Discrete ‘modular’ DAC
Gold Note - Mediterraneo deck
from Tuscany
Classical Companion - Mariss Jansons – Conductor
The Producers - Jack Nitzsche
Abyss - AB-1266 Phi TC Flagship planar magnetic headphones
VINYL ICON REVIEW - J-M JARRE, EQUINOXE.

PLUS VINYL RE-RELEASE, OPINION, VINTAGE REVIEW, SHOW BLOG and READERS’ CLASSIFIEDS."

"Exclusive: Heroic Horns - Avantgarde’s Duo Primo XDs are musical titans.
Innuos Statement - Is this two-box music library the ultimate digital server?
Manley Absolute - Headphone amp that’s totally tubular
MoFi StudioDeck+ - Stripped-down vinyl-spinner is another winner.
Magico A1 - Compact standmounts with a massive sound.
INVESTIGATION: ECM goes golden - Jazz’s most influential audiophile label hits 50.
VINYL ICON REVIEW - THE CLASH, LONDON CALLING.

PLUS VINYL RE-RELEASE, OPINION, VINTAGE REVIEW, SHOW BLOG and READERS’ CLASSIFIEDS."

"Exclusive Centaur Stage Constellation’s 500W ‘Performance Series’ amp

Playing by EAR PhonoBox – vinyl without tears

Paradigm Flagship Persona 9H floorstanders

INVESTIGATION:
The reel deal: We fan the embers of an open-reel tape revival
Budget Esoterica: Jamo Concert C 93 II standmount speakers
EAT Jo No8: The chestnut MC pick-up – a future classic?

VINYL ICON: JANIS JOPLIN - PEARL

The music vault: Aurender A30 network attached DAC/preamp

PLUS VINYL RE-RELEASE, OPINION, VINTAGE REVIEW, SHOW BLOG and READERS’ CLASSIFIEDS."

"ULTIMATE HI-FI 2019 - 180 pages of the year’s finest products and essential music: 140+ REVIEWS, SEPARATES, VINTAGE & MUSIC

Equipment: 65+ standout separates tested
Vintage: Audio icons of yesteryear
Music: The best Vinyl, CDs & Downloads
Opinion: Our columnists’ hi-fi high points

VINYL/PHONO STAGES Aurorasound to VPI 
DISC/NETWORK PLAYERS Audio Research to T+A
TRANSISTOR & TUBE AMPS Aesthetix to YBA 
HEADPHONES/AMPS AQ to Warwick Acoustics
LOUDSPEAKERS Avantgarde to Wilson Audio 
VINTAGE Beam Echo, Inca Tech, Marantz & more"

"INVESTIGATION
 Treat your room! We help you get the best of your listening space.
 GoldenEar One.R: Latest Triton speakers are a musical miracle!
Mola-Mola: Thrilling Tambaqui DAC
 Gato Audio: DIA-250S NPM network-ready amp

PRODUCT REVIEWS
 Exclusive Mini Maestros Luxman’s big-hearted CD player & tube amp
Warwick Aperio: Flagship electrostatic ’phones and DAC preamp

November’s Vinyl Icon: LITTLE FEAT’s album, SAILIN’ SHOES

PLUS 18 pages of music 
READERS’ CLASSIFIEDS Hi-Fi bargains galore
 OPINION 12 pages of letters & comment 
VINTAGE Revolver turntable
THE VAULT Celestion 3000 loudspeaker
THE PRODUCERS Tom Dowd"

"Across no fewer than 18 pages, Hi-Fi News reveals the very best products as voted for by over 60 specialist technology magazines/websites from 29 different countries in our bumper 164-page issue.

  In Vinyl & Record Reviews this month Classical Companion Christopher Breunig brings you his pick of the premier recordings of Sir Edward Elgar’s symphonies.  

In News: Revamp for Jamo Concert 9 series while Spendor updates D-line range, Luxman reworks NeoClassico line, PS Audio’s Stellar Phono preamp, limited edition Oasis turntable from Brinkmann and Bricasti’s Model 3 DAC

Product reviews include the Spendor Classic 200Ti loudspeaker, the Continuum Obsidian/Viper a premium-priced turntable and the Rotel CD11/A11 CD player/amplifier, plus much, more! "

"In News and opinion this month Luxman unveils belt-drive deck, new phono-equipped Naim amps, Brit-built CD player, Moon flagship plus Insider comment on the hot audio topics of the day from Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Christopher Breunig, Jim Lesurf and Steve Harris. 
VINYL & RECORD REVIEWS include Genesis’ prog-rock epic ‘Supper’s Ready’.

Product reviews include the SME Model 12A turntable and the Auris Audio Euterpe headphone amplifier plus much, more! "

"In News and opinion this month Optical pick-ups versus traditional models, Brits and ‘the classic Klipsch’, hi-res bandwidth limitations explained, plus the sounds of steam! Also SME unveils entry-level turntable, flagship MC cartridge from Ortofon, Cambridge announces affordable AX range, Arcam’s range-topping Class G integrated, KLH returns.

VINYL & RECORD REVIEWS include Vinyl Icon Al Stewart’s 1976 hit album, Year Of The Cat. Christopher Breunig
swings the spotlight on the German conductor Rudolf Kempe.

Product reviews include the MSB Premier/Powerbase, Mark Levinson No5805, ELAC Navis ARF-51…and much more! "

"In News and opinion this month: Lexicon releases speaker packing Lexicon releases speaker packing onboard DSP, compact standmount and sub from Magico, Mark Levinson
unveils SACD/streamer, new Ultima mono power amplifiers from Chord.

Insider comment on the hot audio topics of the day from Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris, Andrew Everard and Chris Breunig.

We review the MoFi UltraDeck+M turntable, the Neodio Origine S2 CD Player, the Rogers LS3/5a Classic loudspeaker...and much more! "

"In news and opinion this month, Dan D’Agostino updates Momentum Preamplifier, Node Audio speakers with 3D-printed cabinets, affordable turntable range from Pro-Ject, B&W unveils a suite of wireless products

In opinion we have comment and analysis as Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and Andrew Everard, who consider the hot audio topics of the day

We review the Klipsch La Scala AL5 loudspeaker - producing monumental SPLs from next-to-no-power, this refreshed American behemoth is no brick in the PA wall. Prepare to be stunned by the La Scala’s scintillating sound

... and much more! "

In news and opinion this month, TechDAS Air Force III turntable goes premium, ATC debuts CD player and integrated amp/DAC, update to AL5 status for Klipsch La Scala speakers, T+A’s HV series gains digital sources. In opinion we have comment and analysis as Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and Christopher Breunig consider the hot audio topics of the day. We review KEF R11
Four woofers, 12th-gen Uni-Q driver array... we hear the flagship speakers from the company’s latest R series. High-end hi-fi made easy? JBL L100 Classic. Don’t be fooled by the retro looks, for this reimagined classic speaker hides all-new drivers behind its Quadrex foam grille. But how does it sound?... and much more! 

"In news and opinion this month, DS Audio launches ‘entry-level’ optical pick-up, Falcon’s LS3/5a replicas, Focal unveils range-topping closed-back cans, plus an upgrade card for Cyrus owners old and new. In opinion we have comment and analysis as Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and Christopher Breunig consider the hot audio topics of the day. We review VPI HW-40 Anniversary Ed, ‘simply magnificent’... chassis-up redesign of company’s direct-drive
Classic is one triumph of a turntable. Plus the Falcon Acoustics
R.A.M. Studio 30, contemporary design meets a legacy that can be traced back to KEF in a speaker whose sound is sure to seduce – provided you give it time... and much more! "

In news and opinion this month, Nagra signs off HD series with a two-box DAC, NAD unveils compact streaming amp, Focal expands its Kanta collection, Q Acoustics adds standmount to Concept range. In opinion we have Comment and analysis as Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and Andrew Everard consider the hot audio topics of the day. We review CSME Synergy
Built-in Nagra phono stage, Ortofon cartridge... is debut all-in-one deck the perfect plug ’n’ play package? GoldenEar Triton Five, Superb speakers, sensible money... Slim floorstanders are a must-listen... and much more!

In news and opinion this month, Magico expands M-Series with a four-driver loudspeaker, VPI unveils anniversary direct-drive deck, Dual returns with ten turntables, plus ‘reverse’ hybrid amp from Copland. In opinion we have Comment and analysis as Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and Andrew Everard consider the hot audio topics of the day. We reviewChord Ultima Pre/Power, Astounding audio and aesthetics from this month’s cover star – a no-compromise flagship pre/power amp to bring any speaker to heel. Avantgarde Acoustic UNO XD, Horn speakers without the hassle as we hear these ‘entry level’ models with built-in, user-configurable DSP...and much more! 

In news and opinion this month, Premium pre/powers from Chord, Wilson re-works Sasha speaker, EX-8 ‘hub’ amp from Ayre, plus a hybrid integrated from Unison Research. In opinion we have comment and analysis as Barry Fox, Barry Willis, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and Andrew Everard consider the hot audio topics of the day. We review TechDAS Air Force V, Company ups the ante for high-end turntables with a mega-deck that’s more affordable than you’ll think. McIntosh MA252,
Compact hybrid stereo integrated hits the sweet spot with its mix of lifelike, liquid and rhythmic sound...and much more!

"In news and opinion this month, First amps from Mark Levinson’s 5000 series, Musical Fidelity unveils M2 range, revamp for Icon Audio Stereo 300B integrated, plus a new turntable from Well Tempered. In opinion we have InsiderComment and analysis as Barry Fox, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris, Andrew Everard and Barry Willis consider the hot audio topics of the day. We review Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo, Reworked drivers and cabinets for range-topping French speaker, but can the sound dazzle like its looks? and EAT Jo No5,
Bargain cartridge alert! High-end hi-fi meets haute couture in a pick-up with a sound to have you green with envy... and much more! "

Christmas has come a little early this year as Hi-Fi News & Record Review celebrates the hardware that turned our heads and the music that stirred our souls throughout 2018. Technics reimagines the direct-drive deck with its SL-10 series, now headed by the ‘Reference Class’ SL-1000R flagship  With chunky KT150 tubes, and Triode/ Ultralinear modes to taste, the Audio Research REF160M is a monoblock- buster!  Plus all the best gear of 2018

In news and opinion this month, Wallet-friendly speaker range from Wharfedale, dCS debuts network DAC, Quad updates its Artera Play, KEF reworks Uni-Q R Series speakers. In opinion we have Insider comment on the hot audio topics of the day from contributors Barry Fox, Jim Lesurf, Steve Harris and, writing from the US, Barry Willis. We review Wilson Audio TuneTot, our cover stars, and a return to small monitors for the crack US loudspeaker company. We listen... & Benchmark HPA4, get ready to rock... Trickle-down tech in full effect as US company releases a big ticket, all-analogue headphone amp to match its compact DACs.. and much more! 

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