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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Esoteric - Caught on Camera

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

“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

“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

“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

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"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

The five top products our testers gave perfect marks to last month

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

Our hi-fi and home cinema experts had to write a lot of news last week….

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.

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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!

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

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

Our review editors have already lined up weeks of newly announced kit for the test team to sink their teeth into after the Christmas break...

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.

Esoteric K-05XD

Esoteric K-05XD

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

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