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Esoteric N-05XE

Esoteric N-05XE

Esoteric’s high-end streaming preamp delivers an enviable combination of engineering excellence, quality build and sophisticated sound.

Esoteric takes its high-end amplifiers to the next level via next-gen components and a refined sonic architecture

Esoteric takes its high-end amplifiers to the next level via next-gen components and a refined sonic architecture

The S-05XE power amp joins the N-05XE preamp

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“The intoxicating beauty remains 20 years on, reinforcing the notion that her softly charismatic voice can enchant in any era”: Judy Dyble’s Darkness To Light – The Recordings 2004-2006

Clamshell collection assembles the original Fairport Convention singer’s trio of 21st-century career-reviving albums

“Despite having settled into an MOR-leaning sound, highlights cut through of-their-time instrumental traits”: Camel’s Nude and Pressure Points remixed

Camel’s 1981 concept studio album Nude and 1984 live set Pressure Points are remastered and presented in three-disc sets

"We tend to write very emotive music – you could say emotive rock." How Panic Room discovered themselves with Incarnate

The story of UK prog quintet Panic Room's fourth album, 2014's Incarnate

WiiM strikes again, the B&W Zeppelin Pro impresses while Technics' latest turntable earns five-stars

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Rewind: hi-fi treats from McIntosh and TEAC, Sky Glass TV Gen 2, Apple launch announcement and more

Rewind: hi-fi treats from McIntosh and TEAC, Sky Glass TV Gen 2, Apple launch announcement and more

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Esoteric F-01/PS-01F

Esoteric F-01/PS-01F

Esoteric’s 30-watt per channel Class A F-01 amplifier is something of a left-field choice but can sound magical when matched with care.

In for Review: the B&W Zeppelin Pro Edition, Theatre Bar 8 and more tested

In for Review: the B&W Zeppelin Pro Edition, Theatre Bar 8 and more tested

Welcome to the first entry of the What Hi-Fi? team’s In for Review column!

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14 exciting hi-fi and home cinema products we can't wait to review in 2025

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Esoteric's sensational SACD/CD player wins our 2024 Temptation Award

Esoteric's sensational SACD/CD player wins our 2024 Temptation Award

The high-end Esoteric K-05XD delivers exceptional performance for CD/SACD die-hards

“Decent material, often trampled by shoehorning in flamenco motifs, fancy footwork and an over-the-top macho swagger”: Carmen’s The Albums collection

“Decent material, often trampled by shoehorning in flamenco motifs, fancy footwork and an over-the-top macho swagger”: Carmen’s The Albums collection

Three-disc retrospective illustrates the promise of a mid-70s band supported by David Bowie and Tony Visconti

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: great new turntables and everything you need for the best vinyl replay

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: great new turntables and everything you need for the best vinyl replay

July's issue is our vinyl special, featuring new record players, phono stages and more record-related goodness.

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Esoteric K-05XD

Esoteric’s K-05XD SACD/CD player proves that playing physical media remains truly rewarding.

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