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Rega Planar 3 RS Edition vs Clearaudio Compass: which turntable reigns supreme?

By Harry McKerrell published

Two premium turntables go head-to-head

Turntables

A true vinyl revival: inside Sharp’s triumphant return to turntables

By What Hi-Fi? published

Sponsored by Sharp

The firm’s first record player in 20 years blends classic functionality with modern convenience.

Turntables

Pro-Ject's new flagship CD transport has a built-in DAC and plenty of versatility

By Joe Svetlik published

Because more connection options is always a good thing

CD Players
Three phono stages on red grey background

Updating your turntable system? We compared three step-up phono stages to find out which offers the biggest upgrade

By Ketan Bharadia published

A trio of excellent phono stages on test against each other

Phono Preamps

Hi-fi legend: watch Roy Gandy's acceptance speech for winning the Outstanding Contribution Award 2025

By Joe Cox published

Wise words from the turntable master at the What Hi-Fi? Awards

Hi-Fi

All I want for Christmas is this record-breaking Mariah Carey demo tape that sold for $50,000 at auction

By Joe Svetlik published

I don't want a lot for Christmas...

Hi-Fi

Quad's retro-modern CD transport promises to play your discs with “uncompromised fidelity”

By Kashfia Kabir published

To be paired with the Quad 3 integrated amplifier

CD Players
A 3/4 shot of the FiiO DM15 R2R portable CD player on a grey surface.

FiiO's new portable CD player has hi-res Bluetooth and doubles as a DAC

By Joe Svetlik published

Is there anything it can't do?

CD Players
Audiolab D7 DAC

Audiolab D7

By Ketan Bharadia published

Audiolab’s D7 is a compact and well-equipped DAC that delivers a balanced and insightful performance

DACs
Astell & Kern HC5 DAC plugged into a MAC laptop

Astell and Kern's pocket-sized DAC vows to "set a new benchmark for portable audio performance"

By Harry McKerrell published

Also launched is a very expensive pair of IEMs

DACs
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