Hi-Fi Choice - April 2023

In this issue

Aurender W20SE network-enabled media storage device/ streamer, Grado GW100x open-back, over-ear wireless and wired headphone, Rega Elex MK4 integrated amplifier, Elipson BS50 Tribute two-way floorstanding loudspeaker, Nessie Vinylcleaner ProPlus_ vacuum record cleaning machine, Tangent PreAmp/Power Ampster II pre/power amplifiers, Ecosse The Symphony analogue interconnect, RX Reels 7in Carbon Fibre Tape Reel, a Group Test of high-end headphones featuring Apple Airpods Max, Bowers & Wilkins Px8, Focal Bathys, Mark Levinson N5909, Master & Dynamic MW75 and Yamaha YH-L700A, a look back at our first 500 issues, and April’s Record Store Day drop.

Regulars include contributor Opinion columns, Readers’ Letters, Reasons To Be Cheerful, Music Legends (this month we feature Tyler The Creator), our Flashback interview (this one’s with John Lydon), Beginner’s Guide to turntables and the 100+ product Buyers’ Guide.

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8 mins

Head masters

Cliff Joseph casts his expert eye (and ears) over headphones offering the best mix of audiophile sound quality and versatile connectivity features

10+ mins

Four-play

The Elex is the latest Rega amp to receive a refresh and Ed Selley can’t help but wonder if it’s the company’s best update yet

5 mins

Music of the spheres

As the Monty Python team was fond of telling us, now for something completely different. David Vivian steps back in time

5 mins

Loch and load!

Looking for record cleaning without the stress? Ed Selley tries out a considered solution from Germany

3 mins

Try angular

Affordable hi-fi specialist Tangent has broadened its range into pre and power amps. Ed Selley checks them out

5 mins

Setting up your turntable

Proper record player installation pays dividends when it comes to performance. It’s time to shine a light on the dark art

7 mins

Vinyl: the next generation

A 2022 survey has found that, for a variety of reasons, youngsters as well as older generation music collectors are now buying vinyl. Neville Roberts digs into the data

3 mins

Banned on the run

Following the decision of Welsh rugby to ditch Delilah from fans' songsheets, Nigel Williamson struggles with the thorny issue of song lyrics being censored

3 mins

Look out it's the P word!

Dusting down his soapbox, Steve Sutherland answers the critics who reckon there's no room for politics in HFC, regardless of whether it be of the big or small P variety

3 mins

FLOWER BOY

From poor-taste shock MC to mainstream super stardom, Tyler The Creator has done a lot of growing up. Nigel Williamson celebrates his genius

8 mins

RX Reels

7in Carbon Fibre Tape Reel

1 min

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Hi-Fi Choice Magazine Description:

Hi-Fi Choice is the essential guide to getting the best possible sound from your hi-fi, whether you're buying, tuning or tweaking... It has a no-nonsense approach to reviewing the finest audio products available, from hi-res streaming and downloads to CD, vinyl and valves. Hi-Fi Choice magazine has been at the forefront of audio equipment reviews and buying advice for 40 years and no other magazine has the same passion for sound that we do!