SAVE! Up to 33% on the shop price when you subscribe to What Hi-Fi? p24 THE SYNERGY OF A SUPER SYSTEM The What Hi-Fi? systems issues are some of our most popular editions of the year. It is always interesting to know what products will blend together perfectly for the ideal stereo or home-cinema set-up. There was a time (in the last century, admittedly) when we would do an annual one-make systems special, where we would ask brands to suggest set-ups using their own products and adding other manufacturers’ units to them where necessary to create their ideal system. Things have got more complicated since then, with completely new forms of media and types of product entering the market. These days, the reviewing team at What Hi-Fi? do the hard work themselves, marrying the best kit into systems that have a synergy like no other. In the following pages, then, you will find 10 two-channel systems (p30) and six home-cinema systems (p54) that will perform above and beyond what might be expected of them – and bring you many years of enjoyment. Jonathan Evans, editor MY PRODUCT OF THE MONTH SME Model 20 Mk2, p68 It’s hugely expensive, but this is a turntable that is as insightful as they come Scan this QR code to enjoy What Hi-Fi? in your inbox with our email newsletter FIND US ONLINE instagram.com/whathifiuk www.whathifi.com @whathifi whf.cm/UltimateTracks youtube.com/WhathifiTV facebook.com/whathifi.com What Hi-Fi? (ISSN 0309-3336) (November 2024, issue 492) is published monthly with an extra issue in March by Future Publishing, Quay House, The Ambury, Bath, BA1 1UA, UK. The US annual subscription price is $175.37. Airfreight and mailing in the USA by agent named World Container Inc., c/o BBT 150-15 183rd St, Jamaica, NY 11413, USA. Application to Mail at Periodicals Postage Prices is Pending at Brooklyn NY 11256. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to What Hi-Fi?, World Container Inc., c/o BBT 150-15 183rd St, Jamaica, NY 11413, USA. Subscription records are maintained at Future Publishing, c/o Air Business Subscriptions, Rockwood House, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3DH, UK. WELCOME HOW WE TEST EXPERIENCE. HERITAGE. We have been helping the world discover the best in hi-fi and home entertainment for more than 45 years, and have more than 100 years of reviewing experience under our collective belts – so you can count on our expert opinion. DEDICATED TEST FACILITIES We test every product against its peers in our extensive, bespoke reviewing facilities in London and Reading. We conduct all our tests as a team – our opinions and conclusions are always the result of collaboration. HOW WE SCORE All review verdicts are agreed upon by the team as a whole – not any individual reviewer. Each product will be listened to and/or viewed by several members of the test team, who will then discuss the final verdict before it appears in the magazine or on the website. This avoids any individual bias creeping in. OUR SCORES EXPLAINED One of the best ★★★★★ A serious contender ★★★★★ Worth a look ★★★★★ Disappointing ★★★★★ Awful ★★★★★ View offers Look out for this badge to find the best price www.whathifi.com 3