Reviews

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Dual CS 618Q turntable from front slight top-down angle with black vinyl record

Dual CS 618Q review

By What Hi-Fi? published

Dual’s premium turntable is composed and detailed, with a bonus autostop feature and built-in phono stage making it easy to use.

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The Sony Bravia 8 TV photographed on top of a wooden cabinet

Hands on: Sony Bravia 8 review

By Tom Parsons published

Not yet rated

We’ve seen the awesome A80L’s replacement in action, and it looks brighter and better all-round.

TVs
The Sony Bravia 9 photographed on a wooden stand in a lounge environment

Hands on: Sony Bravia 9 review

By Tom Parsons published

Not yet rated

Sony’s flagship TV for 2024 is not an OLED, but a super-bright Mini LED model – and we’ve already seen it in action.

TVs
Vertere Dark Sabre MM cartridge playing on vinyl record

Vertere Dark Sabre review

By What Hi-Fi? published

Vertere’s Dark Sabre is proof that moving magnets can compete at more premium price points.

Accessories
Rekkord Audio F110 turntable on wooden rack with pink vinyl record

Rekkord Audio F110 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

The fully automatic Rekkord Audio F110 turntable is a breeze to use and a surprisingly capable listen.

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Yamaha True X Soundbar System soundbar, surrounds, subwoofer and remote on wooden rack

Yamaha True X Soundbar System review

By What Hi-Fi? published

Yamaha’s True X system provides a pleasingly energetic sound from a neat, well-designed package.

Nakamichi Dragon soundbar system and surrounds on wooden rack with subwoofers on floor to side

Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

The Nakamichi Dragon has already made waves in the US, but how does it fare in our AV test room?

Home cinema
JBL Authentics 300 wireless speaker

JBL Authentics 300 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

The JBL Authentics 300 is a rockstar throwback – handsome, brash and very hard to ignore.

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Esoteric K-05XD CD player on a hi-fi rack in test room

Esoteric K-05XD review

By What Hi-Fi? published

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

Audio Pro C20 wireless speaker pictured straight on from front, on wooden furniture

Audio Pro C20 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

The Audio Pro C20 is a fantastic, multi-talented wireless speaker that delivers in almost every way.

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