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INSANE: 2 | Vintage Vibes

We have reviewed hundreds of stereo amplifiers – for most hi-fi systems, these are the only three you need to consider

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Snap up the Award-winning Marantz CD player for £350

The Award-winning Marantz CD6007 drops to just £349 at Sevenoaks and other retailers.

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I listened to Bowers & Wilkins’ 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition speakers, and they are a literal portal into the legendary recording studio

Bowers & Wilkins demonstrated its new 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition speakers at Audio Advice Live 25, and there are more reasons than great sound to buy these beautiful towers.

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Denon and Marantz owners just got a great free upgrade

The HEOS app just got an important Qobuz upgrade and it's available now

Apple's multi-room sound trick – this iPhone feature is a game-changer

Connect different brands of speakers for playback without specific apps

I tried Lorde’s transparent CD in 7 different disc players – but did it play on any of them?

Not your average compact disc...

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What is Audyssey? Our ultimate guide to the room correction built into your Denon or Marantz AV receiver

What is Audyssey room correction? How does it work? How do I get it?

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Here are 6 CD player buying tips for when you want to revive your disc collection

Dust off those old CDs and heed our advice to get the best performance

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Marantz’s new Dolby Atmos AV receiver combo can power the massively multi-channel home theater of your dreams

Marantz's new AV receiver and power amp deliver impressive amplification and support for all the key audio formats

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Rainer Finck on his hi-fi career highlights as a 30-year Marantz engineer and original developer of the Philips Bitstream DAC

He now works with another Fink – Karl-Heinz – at the FinkTeam speaker brand

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A Dolby Atmos-ready rival to the Sonos Arc Ultra, iFi hi-fi travel gadgets, top end streamer and more

Our hi-fi and home cinema experts detail the top stories to break over the past week

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Powerful and pretty – Marantz unleashes reference-quality home cinema components with a sense of style

Marantz has announced a pre-amp and power amp you'll want to look at as much as listen to.

Marantz unveils its latest reference AV amplifier combo, and they could outshine the Award-winning Cinema 30

Marantz's latest home cinema duo are set to deliver serious power and impressive audio processing.

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Qobuz Connect officially launches, with wide support across hi-fi brands

Promises to "transforms the listening experience"

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Bowers & Wilkins finds a new home, what to expect from High End Munich, a new B&O speaker and more

Our experts detail the top hi-fi and home cinema highlights from last week

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Absolute Cinema: this dream penthouse custom install system is all about the Joy of home theatre (and hi-fi)

When you just can't decide between native 4K home cinema and panoramic views of London Bridge

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One-star review shockers, failing formats and a ten-way amplifier test – What Hi-Fi? saw it all in June 1995

Thirty years ago, a 10-way group test was the norm; one-star reviews and surround sound? Not so much

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Harman is buying Bowers & Wilkins, Marantz and Denon as Masimo sells its consumer audio business

The $350m transaction is expected to close by the end of the year

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They say you should never meet your heroes, but hearing my 5 hi-fi idols was far from disappointing

Some classic hi-fi products still make me smile today...

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Elac Debut 3.0 DB53

Elac has reinvented its Debut range with its third-generation standmounts, resulting in a new sonic direction that prioritises clarity, detail and lower-end punch.

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Bylines and star ratings: how things have changed in What Hi-Fi? reviews over the decades

A look at the January 1984 issue of What Hi-Fi? reveals a very different reviewing process

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I just tested this UFO-like speaker that costs $3,000 — and it's worth every penny

Meridian’s Ellipse sounds incredible and looks great, but it’s missing some features for smart home users.

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17 memorable hi-fi and AV products turning 25 in 2025

Many of these products are still enjoying a 25-year innings, still not out.

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Our Award-winning reference Marantz AVR is still selling at its best price ever

You can save £200 on this Award-winning AVR which we loved for its punchy sound and excellent connectivity

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This Award-winning Marantz CD player is back at its Black Friday price

The Award-winning Marantz CD6007 is down to just £349 at numerous retailers.

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