Opinion

Listening sessions with a pristine original pressing of an early Stones LP have Barry Willis reconsidering his opinion of their ‘grungy sound’ and maybe even his position in the ‘digital camp’

Mark Craven on why he has no favourite amplifier technology, why music fans have it better than cinephiles when it comes to streaming quality, and listening to songs in the right order

Microsoft’s Windows 11 OS increases the specification and security requirements so that many older PCs, happily running on Windows 10, are left behind. Barry Fox searches for a solution

While vintage hi-fi hardware remains cherished by enthusiasts, repair and refurbishment relies on access to technical information that can be increasingly hard to find, says Jim Lesurf

Hunt around online, says Steve Harris, and you can hear the earliest electrical recordings and read the scientific paper that laid the foundations for the next century of hi-fi sound

Hearing singers perform without the benefit of amplification is a must for any hi-fi enthusiast, says Barry Fox, so the use of a microphone at the opera means he feels obliged to speak out

As the sight of tone controls on hi-fi hardware becomes rarer, Jim Lesurf salutes their use in making his music listening more enjoyable. Some recordings just need a little helping hand...