What Hi-Fi?

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.

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Rotel DX-5 • Small in size, big in terms of talent

Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED • Amazon’s latest affordable QLED delivers a couple of appreciated upgrades

Sony PS-LX5BT • A do-it-all deck with talent to spare

Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 • This lifestyle projector boasts some serious skills for the money

JBL Bar 1000MK2 • An unconventional and innovative soundbar design that could spice up your living room

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro • Could these be Samsung’s best sounding buds yet?

Xgimi Vibe One • It’s vibes all the way with Xgimi’s cute portable projector

Mixx Analog+ • This turntable hides a surprise inside…

Quad 3 • Vintage looks, modern features, smooth sound

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"IT’S NOT JUST A TRANSACTION, IT’S A CONVERSATION" HOW VINYL RECORD SHOPS ARE THRIVING IN THE DIGITAL AGE • The digital threat might be greater than ever but, as Joe Svetlik discovers, bricks and mortar record shops are still doing a roaring trade

TOP FIVE LAUNCHES • Five products to look out for this month

The glorious revolution • We have assembled 13 of our favourite record players – from £200 to more than £4000. All you have to do is commit to the cause

Pro-Ject Primary E • A great first turntable

Audio Technica AT-LP5x • A fine sounding, fuss-free turntable

Sony PS-LX3BT • As an entry point into the world of vinyl, this Sony is an excellent pick

Rega Planar 1 Plus • The Planar 1 Plus offers the winning combination of convenience and superb sound

Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 • An appealing turntable in looks and sound

Audio-Technica AT-LP8X • Well-made, convenient and capable

Rega Planar 3 RS Edition • The iconic Planar 3, but now made even better

Clearaudio Compass • A handsome turntable with a taut, agile bass

Dual CS 618Q • Composed and detailed deck with bonus features

Rega Planar 6/Nd7 • A wonderfully refined, articulate and precise turntable

Audio Technica AT-LPA2 • A classy-looking turntable that aims high and mostly succeeds

Technics SL-1300G • Solid, fuss-free and pleasingly capable

Vertere DG-X • A mature, thrilling performance

HOW TO STORE RECORDS 9 tips for keeping your vinyl tip-top • Take care of your precious vinyl collection with our handy tips

First contact • As the first link in a chain that literally sets the tone for your music, your cartridge is a crucial piece of kit. Here are six of the best

Goldring E3 Moving magnet cartridge • A fantastic and affordable all-rounder

Sumiko Rainier Moving magnet cartridge • Fun and affordable – what’s not to like?

Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN Moving coil cartridge • An agile and affordable moving-coil cartridge

Nagaoka MP-200 Moving magnet cartridge • Nagaoka’s well-proven design produces a class-leading performance

Ortofon MC X30 Moving coil cartridge • A sensibly priced moving-coil cartridge with plenty of talent

Vertere Sabre MM Moving magnet cartridge • If you thought MC cartridges were the only way to go at this price level, think again

FORGOTTEN GEMS 8 UNSUNG TURNTABLES THAT DESERVE TO BE BETTER CELEBRATED • They may be lost in the mists of time, but these record players deserve...