Articles by Chris Burke, Production Editor

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.

Articles by: Chris Burke

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: stunning step-up turntables, bang-for-buck stereo amplifiers, TVs and more

By Chris Burke published 18 December 24

Impressive turntables, amps, and TVs all feature in our January issue

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 issue on sale now!

By Chris Burke published 15 November 24

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...

Nick Drake Pink Moon album cover in 16 x 9

9 of the best British albums for testing your hi-fi system

By Harry McKerrell published 19 October 24

To Celebrate National Album Day, we've compiled a list of favourite British albums to test your system.

August 2024 issue of What Hi-Fi? out now

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: tiny TVs, fantastic floorstanding speakers and more!

By Chris Burke published 19 June 24

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 23 May 24

July's issue is our vinyl special, featuring new record players, phono stages and more record-related goodness.

Gant All Night Long vinyl cover in front of records

The What Hi-Fi? team on the first vinyl records they ever bought

By Kashfia Kabir published 20 April 24

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.

A black and white photo of Kate Bush singing in concert

17 of the best Kate Bush songs to test your hi-fi system

By Simon Lucas last updated 19 April 24

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 18 April 24

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 16 April 24

Ever wondered how music actually gets onto your vinyl records? Let us take you now on a journey into sound

The Cure, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me album cover

10 of the best love songs to test your hi-fi system

By Alastair Stevenson published 14 February 24

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 1 February 24

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 3 January 24

Ten super systems with Award-winning products at their core, only in February's issue of What Hi-Fi? on sale now.

Best grunge test tracks to test your system

14 best grunge tracks to test your hi-fi system

By Chris Burke published 22 December 23

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 13 December 23

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 8 September 23

Make sure your music-loving student is fully equipped for college with a decent hi-fi set-up

October 2023 issue of What Hi-Fi? out now

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: it's a high-end hi-fi special!

By Chris Burke published 17 August 23

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 3 August 23

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 21 July 23

I love everything about Apple's in-ear wireless buds, except for one major detail.

As a music fan, I will never love streaming – here's why

Here's why streaming will never replace my physical music collection

By Chris Burke published 20 July 23

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 24 May 23

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 26 April 23

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 24 April 23

What better way to measure your hi-fi system's talents than with 11 songs from the world's greatest-ever rock band?

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: stunning stereo amplifiers, amazing AV receivers and more

By Chris Burke published 29 March 23

In the May 2023 issue of What Hi-Fi? we present our pick of the best affordable stereo amplifiers.

7 best Pink Floyd tracks to test your hi-fi system

By Chris Burke published 26 March 23

What could be better than a top hi-fi system playing the British prog rock legends' finest work?

19 best British rock songs to test your hi-fi system

By Harry McKerrell published 24 March 23

Not sure if your speakers are up to scratch? These cast-iron classics will give your hi-fi system the vigorous rock workout it demands.

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