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Old boys network
As the lineups start to emerge for this summer's festivals, Nigel Williamson investigates where the problem lies for the continuing dearth of female headliners
DESTINATION: LEITH
Welcome to a friendly haven of Californian cool in the creative heart of a former Edinburgh port. Simon Berkovitch samples the sunshine on Leith
Core values
Apple’s revamped HomePod smart speaker off ers attractive sound quality, but its Apple-centric focus remains frustrating for Cliff Joseph
Forty something
Creek Audio is celebrating its big four-o with the release of the new 4040 A integrated. Nick Tate lights the candles and listens in
One for all
German high-ender AVM wants to make top all-in-one performers. David Vivian takes a listen to its all-singing integrated amp
Three for all
The 700 Series receives a helping of tech from the flagship 800 models. Ed Selley sees how the smallest speaker fares
All in one
DAP, DAC, amplifier and streaming device, is there anything A&K’s new Acro can’t do? Cliff Joseph finds out
Wooden wonder
Better known for its speakers, ELAC’s range of electronics now has a new flagship turntable. Ed Selley takes it for a spin
System matching
Why finding the perfect synergy between your chosen integrated amplifier and favourite speakers holds the key to maximising your system’s potential
Game on!
At times the hi-fi and gaming industries might seem like they’re worlds apart, but Cliff Joseph reckons they both share a love of high-quality sound
ENJOY THE SILENCE
From sugary pop to drug-addled stadium fillers, Depeche Mode have seen it all. Music Legends’ own personal Jesus, Nigel Williamson, just can’t get enough
"I WAS A HIGH PRIESTESS IN EGYPT"
It’s May 1989 and Steve Sutherland is meeting up with Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac who is promoting her fourth solo album – The Other Side Of The Mirror. Will either of them remember the encounter?
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Exciting things coming your way in the month ahead
Super stack
This four-box pre/power stack is a bank account buster that shares the styling of the Nu-Vista 800 integrated. Fantasy buy!
Stand out
Nick Tate auditions six seriously special standmount speakers
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
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
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
RX Reels
7in Carbon Fibre Tape Reel
Ecosse
The Symphony analogue interconnect
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
Try angular
Affordable hi-fi specialist Tangent has broadened its range into pre and power amps. Ed Selley checks them out
Loch and load!
Looking for record cleaning without the stress? Ed Selley tries out a considered solution from Germany
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
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
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
Head masters
Cliff Joseph casts his expert eye (and ears) over headphones offering the best mix of audiophile sound quality and versatile connectivity features
Greatest honour
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Light fantastic
The first one-box streamer from iFi looks superficially normal, but Ed Selley discovers there's rather more to it than meets the eye
Elementary my dear...
Swiss brand Wattson Audio's flagship streamer is small, beautifully formed and sounds sublime. David Vivian is impressed