Hi Fi News

Since its launch in June 1956 - two years before the commercial realisation of stereo - Hi-Fi News & Record Review has been delivering insightful reviews of the key products and technologies that lie behind our shared hobby... the passion of listening to music on the very best equipment available to the enthusiast. Every issue, Hi-Fi News delivers uniquely in-depth reviews of high-end audio equipment, including the best in vinyl replay and iconic vintage gear from the early days of audio. It is essential reading for all music enthusiasts.

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Music milestones • What better excuse for a new collection or a deluxe reissue of a fan favourite album than an anniversary? Ken Kessler spins up 20 recent celebratory titles on vinyl and CD

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Gryphon Antileon Revelation • Auteur of hi-fi’s high-end, Danish brand Gryphon has employed the Antileon name for some 32 years. Now in its fourth generation, the current Antileon is truly a revelation!

Radiant Acoustics Clarity 66 • And then there were three… the Danish duo of Clarity standmounts are joined by a very sophisticated floorstander

Aurender A1000 • Replacing the A100, this latest entry-level ‘analogue music server’ from the Korean brand combines exceptional build quality, a slick interface and a dual-mono DAC stage

Michi Prestige X430 • The Michi Reference series has long represented Rotel’s flagship wing. Now there’s a bridge between Rotel and Reference dubbed ‘Prestige’ – we test the integrated amp

Magnepan MG2.7i • Described by Magnepan as an ‘MG3.7i lite’ the MG2.7i is the smallest ‘Maggie’ with a true ribbon tweeter

TechDAS Air Force IV/Reed 1H • This latest TechDAS turntable sees all the core technologies of its premium models, including an air bearing and vacuum LP hold-down, engineered into a compact chassis

Dorpo DMP-A1 • Is this another high-value ‘digital disruptor’ from China? The brainchild of former Oppo executives, Dorpo Digital is making its mark in 8K media players, streamers and DACs

EAT Jo No10 • First hinted at a year ago, EAT’s flagship Jo No 10 moving-coil pick-up finally breaks cover with a new mechanism and sporting a native diamond cantilever. A girl’s best friend?

John Dowland Master of Melancholy • The English lutenist and composer died 400 years ago, but he was a blues artist before his time, explains Peter Quantrill as he assesses recordings of his music

Supertramp Crime Of… • Including the hit single ‘Dreamer’ and skilfully fusing together their progressive and pop sensibilities, this 1974 LP marked the starting point of the five-piece band’s rise to international success. It didn’t hurt that the sound quality was also criminally good

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Brave new world • A visit to the 2026 Audiojumble spurs Barry...