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Hundreds of high-end products have passed through What Hi-Fi?’s test rooms over the years. Given the hefty prices involved, it will come as no surprise to find that the vast majority have been well-ma

Rega’s Brio has been one of our go-to affordable stereo amplifier recommendations for longer than we care to remember. The original was launched in 1991, and every generation since has been a frill-fr

The rebirth of the Technics brand has been fascinating. Since 2014, Technics has released a steady stream of products with varying degrees of success, but in recent years it feels as if the company ha

On its release in 2018, our reaction to Rega having finally developed a turntable with a built-in phono stage was a mixture of relief, anticipation and a fair bit of “about time, too”. The Planar 1 Pl

The Planar 3 has traditionally been the sweet spot of Rega’s turntables. Iconic by name and reputation – and the recipient of more What Hi-Fi? Award wins than we can count – this deck has recently imp

There are some combinations that work beautifully, even if you wouldn’t necessarily consider putting them together in the first place. Beans on toast is an odd combination when you think about it, as