Choosing an AV Receiver and the Components Around It
A practical guide to selecting an AV receiver by speaker layout, amplification, processing and HDMI needs, with clear distinctions between receivers and supporting audio…
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Expert selections, comparisons and carefully curated hi-fi recommendations built from the latest Stereoindex coverage.
A Practical Guide to Amplifiers for Home, Desktop and Headphone Systems
A practical amplifier guide covering traditional integrated models, dedicated power amplifiers, compact digital designs, headphone amplification and active speakers, with clear distinctions between each…
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Excellent Turntable Discoveries You May Have Missed
A carefully differentiated guide to overlooked turntables and vinyl components, covering DJ performance, easy home setup, USB archiving, cartridge upgrades, compact systems and extreme…
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Speakers That Bring Music to Life in Every Listening Space
From compact active pairs and large floorstanders to portable speakers and outdoor subwoofers, these options address markedly different rooms, systems and listening priorities. More
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The Editor’s DAC Shortlist: Converters and Digital Components Worth Knowing
A practical editor’s shortlist covering full-size, desktop and portable DACs, alongside a USB digital bridge and a notable conversion chip. Each entry is assessed…
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Home Cinema Components Worth Considering for Serious Listening
A practical guide to capable home cinema receivers, universal disc players, downloaded movie playback and a complete surround system, with clear advice on channels,…
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Choosing Better Music Streaming for Your Hi-Fi System
Choose the right music streaming upgrade by comparing service support, DAC architecture, network connections, control apps and compatibility with your existing hi-fi components. More
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Stereocheck Favorites: Amplifiers for Distinctive Hi-Fi Systems Worth Hearing
From network-ready integrated amplifiers to analog purist designs, powerful separates, single-ended tubes, and a dedicated headphone model, these Stereocheck favorites address markedly different system…
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A Practical AV Receiver Shopping Guide for Real-World Home Theater Setups
A practical AV receiver guide that explains when to consider a receiver, an AV processor, active speakers or a streaming ecosystem such as HEOS.…
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Speakers That Bring Music to Life at Home and in the Studio
A practical guide to three distinctive speaker approaches: Focal’s reference studio monitors, Linn’s Pistonik driver system for the 360 loudspeaker platform, and DALI’s compact…
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Amplifiers Worth Hearing Closely We Recommend
A practical guide to three amplifier-related releases, from Goldmund’s powerful Telos 4800 mono amplifier to YBA’s flexible Design line and Vincent’s HDMI ARC-equipped hybrid…
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What makes a home cinema feel genuinely remarkable?
A practical guide to three serious home cinema components: the Lyngdorf MP-40 2.1 processor, Onkyo TX-RZ50 AV receiver, and Marantz SR8015 flagship receiver. More
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