What programs do the individuals who make your hi-fi use at dwelling? Time to seek out out

Kashfia Kabir

I’m envious of Peter’s system. Not simply because he can accommodate the towering PMC Fact Fenestria audio system (PMC’s flagship high-end audio system that additionally gained our Temptation Award 2022), but in addition as a result of he makes use of not one, not two, however three totally different turntables. Why? All hi-fi merchandise have their very own sonic flavour, every with a special presentation that may go well with several types of music – and a few days, chances are you’ll simply favor one specific flavour to a different. 

Vertere and Michell make phenomenal sounding and searching turntables, and whether or not Peter is within the temper for unimaginable bass authority or needs spectacular rhythm and dynamics, nicely, he has the liberty to swap between the fashions.

I’ve solely listened to the "entry-level" fashions – DG-1 S and GyroDec SE – and have liked them, so I can solely think about simply how terrific the flagship step-ups can sound. A lady can dream…

One-make programs are a uncommon breed lately, so it’s good to see a set-up with apparent synergy. The Rega crew could have designed all these merchandise and presumably examined some if not all of them collectively sooner or later, so there shouldn’t be any surprises by way of compatibility. 

The Planar 6 is a tried and examined favorite of ours, to not point out a What Hi-Fi? Award-winner, whereas the Elicit MK 5 is one other five-star performer. It’s a stereo amplifier that we discovered requires cautious matching, however being surrounded by members of the identical household, it ought to slot in fairly nicely.

Tom Parsons

I’ve had an actual comfortable spot for Neat audio system ever since I used to be concerned within the evaluate of the laidback Motive 2 means again in 2008. Back then I used to be only a wet-behind-the-ears Staff Writer, however I’ve pined for these audio system ever since and would nonetheless like to have a pair at dwelling at some point. Unfortunately, I’ve not had the pleasure of listening to the small however premium Majistra audio system that Stephen makes use of, however that is one thing I’d wish to rectify within the not-too-distant future. 

It’s pleasing to see somebody from the business admitting to going for streaming comfort at dwelling, too, although after all nonetheless with each a traditional turntable and CD obtainable for these actually critical listening classes.

This is a premium set-up that oozes high quality. It additionally serves up a little bit of a hi-fi unicorn within the form of the unique Wilson Benesch Turntable, the corporate’s first-ever product again in 1990.

The stars of the present listed here are, for my part, the gorgeous A.C.T. 3zero loudspeakers. I’ve heard these five-star floorstanders and might vouch for his or her ridiculous breadth of abilities. The stage of transparency and perception on supply is kind of outstanding. This is a system that I might actually love to listen to.

Alastair Stevenson

Using your smartphone as your major supply is an more and more frequent observe now, even amongst "correct" hi-fi followers, and this setup speaks volumes to that time. I’d additionally add that this phenomenon has been helped by the rising variety of glorious streamers and just-add-speakers programs we have not too long ago seen flooding our take a look at rooms. Although I really like the fantastic thing about a full separates rack and enjoying vinyl, I’ve additionally succumbed to the comfort of streaming in recent times… 

In this occasion, the streamer and audio system are a strong, real-world system. Until final 12 months the five-star Bluesound Node was the highest choice in our greatest music streamers information. And the Acoustic Energy AE1 Active are so good that they gained a What Hi-Fi? Award after we examined them in 2018 and so they stay a agency favorite in the event you’re after premium lively audio system.