Mission 778x

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

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

Active and passive systems

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,

L inn’s LP12 is the stuff of hi-fi legend. Officially launched in 1973, it wasn’t the first belt-driven suspended sub-chassis turntable on the market. But, the combination of great sound, quality buil

V PI’s Prime record player has been something of a favourite of ours since we reviewed it back in 2015. Since then, the deck has become one of our go-to recommendations for anyone wanting a true taste