Latest articles by Jonathan Evans
15 peculiar British adverts from the What Hi-Fi? magazine archives
It's British Hi-Fi Week! And, in celebration, we have revisited our magazine archives to look at some 'interesting' adverts of yore.
12 of the best British stereo amplifiers of all time
British Hi-Fi Week A selection of our favourite amplifiers to have deserved a place as the beating heart of your hi-fi.
Where have all the hi-fi tuners gone? We look back to the March 1981 issue
Individual products have undoubtedly changed, but the principles of hi-fi and home entertainment equipment remain consistent to this day.
20 years of TV and multi-room tech later: we don't know how lucky we are
A look back at the March 2004 issue of What Hi-Fi? shows how much simpler – and cheaper – some things are today.
A gorgeous high-end turntable system that will delight for many years to come
This is a stunning high-end hi-fi system that is designed to last and delight forever, with magnificent products from Epos, Naim and Vertere.
This quirky but modern streaming system delivers stellar-sounding performance
This unusual but terrific-sounding Naim, Roksan and KEF combination delivers a fantastic streaming experience that will make your high-res digital library sing.
This next-gen TV system will make you feel like you're in your local multiplex
Five star products combine for immersive audio and premium-grade picture quality.
CD, streaming and vinyl: this versatile hi-fi system has it all
Whether you love streaming, CDs, vinyl or downloads (or want to listen in peace), this incredibly versatile system can play it all.
This modern CD system offers a simple but winning combination
A trio of 2023-launched and Award-winning products make up this terrific CD-based hi-fi system.
We've built a discreet vinyl and streaming system that includes a 4K OLED TV
Vinyl, streaming, powered speakers and a 4K OLED TV – a compact, discreet system ideal for music and movies for around two grand.
A 42-inch plasma for £5000? Things ain't what they used to be 20 years ago...
A look back to 2004 shows just how far we have come in the world of home cinema: from CRT TVs to flat-panels, streaming and more
1990s Awards and the birth of the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
We look back at two Awards issues of What Hi-Fi? from the 90s, muse on changing trends, and unearth the birth of our test rooms.
Denon micro system's two-star beginnings to five-star triumph: What Hi-Fi? magazine, February 1997
The latest Back Issues looks at February 1997, where some familiar names won very different verdicts
We built a truly superb yet very affordable five-star turntable system
This stellar trio of five-star components will make your record collection sparkle, without breaking the bank.
When MiniDisc took on the mighty cassette: What Hi-Fi? magazine, January 1993
We look back 30 years, to the dawn of a new format – and the death knell of an old favourite.
This superb streaming system has modern smarts and a surprisingly affordable price
A truly modern music streaming set-up that’s future-proof into the bargain.
We've built a great value CD player system that ticks all boxes and won't break the bank
Despite streaming’s popularity, a CD-based arrangement offers key advantages as you'll find in this budget hi-fi system.
We look back at home cinema history and the birth of Dolby surround sound
The January 1991 issue of What Hi-Fi? celebrated the best of home cinema, extolled the virtue of headphone upgrades, and went a little bit peculiar…
We've built a five-star streaming hi-fi system that provides simplicity and fantastic sound quality
British Hi-Fi Week This fantastic set-up features Award-winning kit from Bowers & Wilkins and Cambridge Audio.
We look back at our July 2000 issue, when DVD was home cinema heaven
When DVD was home cinema heaven back in the 2000s, how could we have imagined what was to come?
A 32-inch CRT TV for £2300? We look back at What Hi-Fi? in 1996
Join us as we travel back in time to look at the July 1996 issue of What Hi-Fi? magazine.
Cassettes, stereo amplifiers and systems: a look back at the launch of What Hi-Fi?
The first in a new series of columns, Back Issues takes a look at the history of the magazine.
This Naim-powered CD and vinyl system celebrates the best of British hi-fi
British Hi-Fi Week A fab four of Award winners come together to create an outstanding stereo system for the ages.
