Chris Burke
Chris is What Hi-Fi?'s Production Editor. He has 25 years under his belt as an online and print magazine journalist, editing and writing about music, film, sport, video games and more. Having started his career at the NME, he spent 10 years on staff at legendary lad's mag Loaded, and has since been Editor of Rhythm and Official Xbox magazines.
Latest articles by Chris Burke

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: superb stereo systems from Award-winning hi-fi
By Chris Burke published
We've taken What Hi-Fi? Award-winning hi-fi products and built fantastic systems around them.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: stunning step-up turntables, bang-for-buck stereo amplifiers, TVs and more
By Chris Burke published
Impressive turntables, amps, and TVs all feature in our January issue

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 issue on sale now!
By Chris Burke published
In this month's bumper magazine, we announce the big winners in all categories of hi-fi and AV products at this year's prestigious What Hi-Fi? Awards...

9 of the best British albums for testing your hi-fi system
By Harry McKerrell published
To Celebrate National Album Day, we've compiled a list of favourite British albums to test your system.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: tiny TVs, fantastic floorstanding speakers and more!
By Chris Burke published
Our pick of the best floorstanders from £1000-£2000, and a trio of petite 24-inch TVs all feature in the August issue.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: great new turntables and everything you need for the best vinyl replay
By Chris Burke published
July's issue is our vinyl special, featuring new record players, phono stages and more record-related goodness.

The What Hi-Fi? team on the first vinyl records they ever bought
By Kashfia Kabir published
As we celebrate Record Store Day 2024 today, team What Hi-Fi? recalls the first time they spent their own money on a vinyl record.

17 of the best Kate Bush songs to test your hi-fi system
By Simon Lucas last updated
Treat your hi-fi system to some of Kate Bush's best songs that are beautifully recorded and produced.

How to store records: 9 tips for keeping your vinyl tip-top
By Chris Burke published
Take care of your precious vinyl with our handy storage tips and advice.

From voice to vinyl: how records get their groove
By Chris Burke published
Ever wondered how music actually gets onto your vinyl records? Let us take you now on a journey into sound

10 of the best love songs to test your hi-fi system
By Alastair Stevenson published
We all like Valentine’s Day, but if hi-fi is your one and only, then this list is for you.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: fantastic new TVs for 2024 revealed
By Chris Burke published
The latest TV tech reveals for the year ahead, plus top OLEDs from Sony and Panasonic compared.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: 10 stunning hi-fi and home cinema systems built by our experts
By Chris Burke published
Ten super systems with Award-winning products at their core, only in February's issue of What Hi-Fi? on sale now.

14 best grunge tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Chris Burke published
Dig out that flannel and put your hi-fi system through its paces with our playlist of favourite grunge test tracks.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: the best stereo speakers you can buy
By Chris Burke published
Great standmount and floorstanding options for under £2K. Only in January's issue of What Hi-Fi? on sale now.

Teaching your kids the value of hi-fi sound will set them up for life – and it can be done on a budget
By Chris Burke published
Make sure your music-loving student is fully equipped for college with a decent hi-fi set-up

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: it's a high-end hi-fi special!
By Chris Burke published
The best high-end hi-fi lots of money can buy, only in October's issue of What Hi-Fi?

The best Guardians Of The Galaxy tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Chris Burke published
Plenty here to challenge your set-up, and it fits perfectly onto both sides of a C60 cassette, too.

I've got AirPods envy – but here's why I’ll never wear Apple’s iconic earbuds
By Chris Burke published
I love everything about Apple's in-ear wireless buds, except for one major detail.

Here's why streaming will never replace my physical music collection
By Chris Burke published
Music streaming is here to stay, but I'll never embrace it as my go-to source.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: Great British hi-fi – speakers, amplifiers, turntables and more
By Chris Burke published
Stunning kit designed, built or based in the UK, only in July's issue of What Hi-Fi?

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: Sonos Era, Spatial Audio, hi-fi separates and more
By Chris Burke published
Sonos's new Bluetooth and Spatial Audio speakers and more feature in the June 2023 issue of What Hi-Fi?

11 best Led Zeppelin tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Chris Burke published
What better way to measure your hi-fi system's talents than with 11 songs from the world's greatest-ever rock band?
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