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What Hi-Fi?, founded in 1976, is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the very best for your money, with our advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies. Everything is tested by our dedicated team of in-house reviewers in our custom-built test rooms in London, Reading and Bath. Our coveted five-star rating and Awards are recognised all over the world as the ultimate seal of approval, so you can buy with absolute confidence.
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Nagaoka MP-200
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Updated Nagaoka’s MP-200 moving magnet cartridge delivers a superb all-round performance that leaves most rivals in the shade.

Sumiko Rainier
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Updated Sumiko’s Rainier MM cartridge proves that musical enjoyment doesn’t have to cost the earth.

Goldring E3
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Updated A well-balanced performer that works well across a wide range of music.

Chord Company ClearwayX ARAY Analogue RCA
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Updated If you’re looking at ways to eke out the best performance from your hi-fi system, this audio interconnect cable offers a significant uplift

Chord Company C-line
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Updated This Chord interconnect is a no-brainer if you want to give your hi-fi system a lift....

Chord Company RumourX (2022)
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Updated An improved plating on the banana plugs makes the award-winning Chord Company RumourX an even better buy.

Vertere Phono-1 MkII L
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Updated The Vertere Phono-1 MkII L benefits from a range of circuit refinements that lift its performance to new highs

Rega Fono MM Mk5
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Updated The new casework looks smart, but the unchanged circuitry still sets the sonic standard at this price.

Tidal
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Updated Tidal is facing tough competition in the hi-res music streaming arena, so is it still the best service for discerning listeners?

KEF LS50 Wireless II
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Updated KEF has improved upon the former Award-winning all-in-one system with an innovative and entertaining sequel.

KEF LSX II LT
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Updated Despite dropping a few features from the standard LSX II, the great value, stripped-down KEF LSX II LT doesn’t miss a step when it comes to delivering KEF’s superb signature sound.

Triangle AIO Twin
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Updated The versatile Triangle AIO Twin is a hugely talented and feature-packed system that can play music from nearly anything.

Technics SA-C600
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Updated The Technics SA-C600 is a neat, sensibly-specified system that sounds great.

Denon D-M41DAB
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Updated Bluetooth capability makes this Denon microsystem even better than before.

Astell & Kern A&norma SR35
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Updated Trickle-down technology and enhanced features squeeze even more out of Astell & Kern’s entry-level proposition – but not without a price increase.

Chord Qutest
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Updated The Qutest uses the same DAC architecture, software and frequency-shaping filters as the Award-winning Hugo 2 but ditches the headphone amplifier and rechargeable battery.

Chord Mojo 2
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Updated Seven years later and Chord’s outstanding portable DAC finally has a sequel in the Mojo 2. So has it been worth the wait?

Apple TV 4K
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Updated The latest Apple TV 4K model is more powerful and cheaper than its predecessor, making it pretty hard to pick faults.

Sky Stream
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Updated There’s finally a way to enjoy Sky without needing to install a satellite dish or buy a new TV.

Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT
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Updated Austrian Audio has brought its sonic talents to the wireless market with the Hi-X25BT Bluetooth headphones. To our ears, it’s been an utterly seamless transition.

Sony WH-CH720N
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Updated Sony delivers an affordable pair of headphones with ANC, long battery life and that signature Sony sound.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
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Bose’s entry-level ANC buds are back with a new look and new features, but can they continue the brand’s fine form?

Sony WF-C510
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Updated Sony proves great comfort and sound quality are possible from a cheap pair of wireless earbuds.
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