LAND OF OPEN GLORY

Open-back headphones can provide a stirring solo listening experience. Here are four of our favourite pairs

FURTHER UPSTREAM

Ready to take the next step on your music-streaming journey? These premium streamers will do nicely

10 PAIRS RIPE FOR THE PICKING

These are our favourite stereo speakers under £1000 - and they all leave a great taste in the mouth

Marantz PM6007 VS Rotel A8: which budget stereo amp is best for you?

If you're looking for an entry-level stereo amplifier as your first step into a decent hi-fi system, these two five-star models from Marantz and Rotel won't have escaped your attention.

OUR 10 FAVOURITE TEST TRACKS OF 2024

What Hi-Fi? reviewers share tracks they used for testing hi-fi in the past year

TOP FIVE LAUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

Technics SC-CX700

Traditionally, it's hi-fi separates that have been, and for many people still are, the building blocks of any system.

Rega Planar 3 RS Edition

The iconic Planar 3, but even better

LG CineBeam Q (HU710PB)

LG's CineBeam Q boldly goes where no other ultra-portable HDR projector has gone before

TCL 9809BK

This startlingly affordable whopper proves even more that the cinema-sized TV revolution is well and truly upon us.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi6

Handsome buds with powerful sound to match

Bush UT24SB (50UT24SB)

How to get a lot for not a lot

THE DEAL WITH DEBUSSY

WHY THE MAESTRO'S WORKS ARE SO PERFECT FOR TESTING HI-FI

SVS Ultra Evolution Tower

EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

Michell Gyro SE / Cusis S

The Michell Gyro SE is a beautifully made, beautiful looking turntable

Technics SL-1500C

A beautifully made, fuss-free record player

Dual CS 518

This Dual is easy to use, has a built-in phono stage and sounds great

Rega Planar 2/Nd3

Hugely capable, authoritative and engaging sound with classy design

Sony LinkBuds Fit

Are the LinkBuds fit for purpose?

Focal Aria Evo X No3

Big, refined and composed-sounding floorstanders

Sonos Arc Ultra

A superb-sounding Dolby Atmos soundbar with improvements to more than just bass

WHAT HI-FI? AWARDS 2024

Presenting the very best hi-fi and home cinema gear you can buy right now - winners each and every one

RECORD PLAYERS ARE GETTING BETTER: IT JUST ISN'T OBVIOUS

Record replay continues to improve, but it does so in a subtle way, writes technical editor Ketan Bharadia

Hisense PX3-Pro

Gaming-focused UST projector that's great for films too

Cambridge Audio EXN100

Extensive features, refined performance

BenQ GS50

Prepare to be the talk of the campsite

Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2

An appealing turntable in looks and sound

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9

How do you follow a three-time Award-winning soundbar? This is how

Rotel A8

It's no-frills’, but this amp hits the mark

Samsung Q8OD (QE55Q80D)

Even without Mini LEDs, this Samsung mid-ranger hits the mark