What Hi-Fi UK - April 2024

In this issue

STEP-UP AMPLIFIERS
For those about to upgrade, we salute you. Our pick of the best amps around the £350-£700 mark will elevate your system.

AV RECEIVERS
We round up four of the best premium home cinema amplifiers. Movie nights will go with more of a convincing bang with these...

KEF LSX II LT

Lower price, fewer features, but still absolutely excellent

7 mins

Rega Fono Mini A2D Mk2

A low-key restyle coupled to the same excellent performance

3 mins

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Big, bold and bursting with features, but how well does it handle movies and music?

3 mins

Technics SL-1200GR2

Terrific build quality and a joy to use

5 mins

Philips Fidelio T2

Chunky, but are they funky?

5 mins

R.I.P. THE AUX INPUT

The aux input is dead and awaiting burial... but managing editor Becky Roberts misses it already

3 mins

GO FORTH AND AMPLIFY

If you want to assemble a great-sounding system of affordable hi-fi separates, finding the right amp is critical. Allow us to help you on your journey

4 mins

Whatever happened to the budget stereo amplifier market?

Technical editor Ketan Bharadia laments a real gap in the market

4 mins

Systems vs separates

Speaker systems are in danger of killing budget hi-fi separates, but can they coexist? Managing editor Becky Roberts certainly hopes so

4 mins

FILM KNIGHTS

These gallant heroes are armed to make the home cinema experience as good as it can be. We round up four of our favourite premium AV amplifiers

10+ mins

Everything you need to know about Auracast

The revolutionary Bluetooth audio-sharing tech that promotes personal audio experiences in public spaces

4 mins

Best free music streaming apps

Tons of gratis tunes on Android and iPhone, without forking out a penny

7 mins

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What Hi-Fi UK Magazine Description:

What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home cinema products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the best equipment for your cash, with the magazine's advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies.