Lifestyle
Hi-Fi Choice
Old boys network
As the lineups start to emerge for this summer's festivals, Nigel Williamson investigates where the problem lies for the continuing dearth of female headliners
3 min |
May 2023
Hi-Fi Choice
DESTINATION: LEITH
Welcome to a friendly haven of Californian cool in the creative heart of a former Edinburgh port. Simon Berkovitch samples the sunshine on Leith
8 min |
May 2023
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Core values
Apple’s revamped HomePod smart speaker off ers attractive sound quality, but its Apple-centric focus remains frustrating for Cliff Joseph
4 min |
May 2023
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Forty something
Creek Audio is celebrating its big four-o with the release of the new 4040 A integrated. Nick Tate lights the candles and listens in
5 min |
May 2023
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One for all
German high-ender AVM wants to make top all-in-one performers. David Vivian takes a listen to its all-singing integrated amp
5 min |
May 2023
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Three for all
The 700 Series receives a helping of tech from the flagship 800 models. Ed Selley sees how the smallest speaker fares
2 min |
May 2023
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All in one
DAP, DAC, amplifier and streaming device, is there anything A&K’s new Acro can’t do? Cliff Joseph finds out
3 min |
May 2023
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Wooden wonder
Better known for its speakers, ELAC’s range of electronics now has a new flagship turntable. Ed Selley takes it for a spin
4 min |
May 2023
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System matching
Why finding the perfect synergy between your chosen integrated amplifier and favourite speakers holds the key to maximising your system’s potential
6 min |
May 2023
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Game on!
At times the hi-fi and gaming industries might seem like they’re worlds apart, but Cliff Joseph reckons they both share a love of high-quality sound
3 min |
May 2023
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ENJOY THE SILENCE
From sugary pop to drug-addled stadium fillers, Depeche Mode have seen it all. Music Legends’ own personal Jesus, Nigel Williamson, just can’t get enough
8 min |
May 2023
Hi-Fi Choice
"I WAS A HIGH PRIESTESS IN EGYPT"
It’s May 1989 and Steve Sutherland is meeting up with Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac who is promoting her fourth solo album – The Other Side Of The Mirror. Will either of them remember the encounter?
7 min |
May 2023
Hi-Fi Choice
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Exciting things coming your way in the month ahead
5 min |
May 2023
Hi-Fi Choice
Super stack
This four-box pre/power stack is a bank account buster that shares the styling of the Nu-Vista 800 integrated. Fantasy buy!
7 min |
May 2023
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Stand out
Nick Tate auditions six seriously special standmount speakers
10+ min |
May 2023
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Setting up your turntable
Proper record player installation pays dividends when it comes to performance. It’s time to shine a light on the dark art
7 min |
April 2023
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Banned on the run
Following the decision of Welsh rugby to ditch Delilah from fans' songsheets, Nigel Williamson struggles with the thorny issue of song lyrics being censored
3 min |
April 2023
Hi-Fi Choice
Vinyl: the next generation
A 2022 survey has found that, for a variety of reasons, youngsters as well as older generation music collectors are now buying vinyl. Neville Roberts digs into the data
3 min |
April 2023
Hi-Fi Choice
RX Reels
7in Carbon Fibre Tape Reel
1 min |
April 2023
Hi-Fi Choice
Ecosse
The Symphony analogue interconnect
1 min |
April 2023
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Look out it's the P word!
Dusting down his soapbox, Steve Sutherland answers the critics who reckon there's no room for politics in HFC, regardless of whether it be of the big or small P variety
3 min |
April 2023
Hi-Fi Choice
Try angular
Affordable hi-fi specialist Tangent has broadened its range into pre and power amps. Ed Selley checks them out
5 min |
April 2023
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Loch and load!
Looking for record cleaning without the stress? Ed Selley tries out a considered solution from Germany
3 min |
April 2023
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Music of the spheres
As the Monty Python team was fond of telling us, now for something completely different. David Vivian steps back in time
5 min |
April 2023
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Four-play
The Elex is the latest Rega amp to receive a refresh and Ed Selley can’t help but wonder if it’s the company’s best update yet
5 min |
April 2023
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FLOWER BOY
From poor-taste shock MC to mainstream super stardom, Tyler The Creator has done a lot of growing up. Nigel Williamson celebrates his genius
8 min |
April 2023
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Head masters
Cliff Joseph casts his expert eye (and ears) over headphones offering the best mix of audiophile sound quality and versatile connectivity features
10+ min |
April 2023
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Greatest honour
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8 min |
April 2023
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Light fantastic
The first one-box streamer from iFi looks superficially normal, but Ed Selley discovers there's rather more to it than meets the eye
4 min |
March 2023
Hi-Fi Choice
Elementary my dear...
Swiss brand Wattson Audio's flagship streamer is small, beautifully formed and sounds sublime. David Vivian is impressed
4 min |