What Hi-Fi UK Magazine - August 2023

In this issue

15 OF THE BEST VINYL RECORDS TO TEST YOUR DECK
We have picked examples from across the musical spectrum to bring you our list of discs that will put your turntable through its paces.

OPTIMISE YOUR TURNTABLE
Ways of making sure your player is working at its best..

KEF R3 Meta

An elevated and entertaining performance from classy speakers

5 mins

Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation)

Should the Apple TV 4K be worried?

5 mins

JBL Tour Pro 2

JBL's flagship wireless earbuds have high ambitions

3 mins

LG C3 (OLED65C3)

More of the same, for better and for worse

6 mins

Revo SuperConnect Stereo

The five-star SuperConnect (finally) gets a welcome stereo upgrade

2 mins

Audiolab 9000A

Practicality, solid build and a strong performance all in a neat single package

5 mins

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation)

Can this model match the 'all-round' talent of its forebears?

5 mins

Samsung QE65S95C

One of the most technically capable TVs there has ever been

5 mins

WHY THE 1970s WERE THE PERFECT TIME TO START A BRITISH HI-FI COMPANY

Linn, Naim, Rega, QED-many British hi-fi brands turn 50 this year. Ketan Bharadia explains why the '70s was such a special time for hi-fi

5 mins

INSIDER: TOP FIVE LAUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

2 mins

VINYL REPLAY FOR LESS SCRATCH

Whether you're on a budget or just starting your vinyl journey, these sub-£500 decks will suit you well

10+ mins

MOVING MAGNET VS MOVING COIL WHICH CARTRIDGE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Which type of phono cartridge should you buy?

3 mins

HOW TO CHANGE THE CARTRIDGE ON YOUR TURNTABLE

It's not as hard as you may think-just follow our guide

4 mins

THE DECKS ARE STACKED IN YOUR FAVOUR

The mid-price turntable market is full of quality products waiting to reward the discerning buyer

10+ mins

15 OF THE BEST VINYL RECORDS TO TEST YOUR TURNTABLE

The best albums to help you hear your turntable at its best

8 mins

HOW TO GET THE BEST SOUND FROM YOUR TURNTABLE

It's no good having the best records if you're not getting the best possible sound

7 mins

HOW TO ADD A TURNTABLE TO YOUR SONOS SYSTEM

Got Sonos? Love vinyl? Get your fix throughout your home

3 mins

Naim NSC 222

Hi-fi is full of dogma. One of the prime examples of this is that great sound is only achieved by having a separate box for each step in the signal path.

9 mins

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What Hi-Fi UK Magazine Description:

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.