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Chord Electronics’ Alto doesn’t fit neatly into one of the traditional hi-fi categories. It is an analogue amplifier with four headphone outputs that can all be used at the same time. But, unusually,

Thoughts of Cambridge Audio’s original CXA81 bring a wistful smile to our face, as it won back-to-back What Hi-Fi? Awards for four years. In fact, we named it our Product of the Year in the stereo amp

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Vertere Acoustics’ high-end turntables have dazzled us with their outstanding rhythmic and dynamic expression and innovative engineering. But what impresses us even more is how this brand dares to thi

When you think of ‘proper’ hi-fi, what do you see? If you’re anything like me, you’re imagining a stack of identically proportioned black boxes attached to some equally statuesque speakers. There have

Blackstar’s latest digital modelling amps pack in a comprehensive feature set, with hands-on control, to suit many scenarios