Hi-Fi Reviews

Updated With a lively, fluid delivery, a beautiful way with voices and an array of upgrades, the Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 turntable is an appealing, capable performer for the price.

Updated With clever upgrades and a bespoke plinth design, Rega has pushed the performance of the iconic Planar 3 to an impressive degree in this elevated design.

The Cyrus 40 CD is a well-made premium CD player that’s low on frills, but its sonic performance is terrific in every way.

Vertere’s Calon high-end phono stage sets sky-high performance standards and has a price tag to match.

Rega’s much-loved Brio integrated amplifier takes a step up in price, features and sonic ability.

JBL is seeking to break into the turntable market, but it needs to up its game to compete with the class leaders.

Audio-Technica’s Sound Burger isn’t just an ’80s novelty; it’s a well-made Bluetooth turntable whose compact form and lively sound have plenty of charm.

It’s a lot to ask of a turntable to combine ease of use with great sound and Bluetooth capabilities, but Pro-Ject’s T1 Evo BT has pulled it off.

The Vertere SG-1/XtraX package is beautifully built, packed with innovative engineering and gets more out of the record groove than almost anything else we have heard.

JBL’s stereo amplifier has a lot going for it, including attractive retro styling and a fun, entertaining sound.