Hi-Fi Choice September 2019

After several years of steady growth, the number of newbie and returning vinyl fans looks as though it is finally beginning to plateau and the rate of new entry-level decks being introduced by manufacturers begins to show signs of slowing too. But for those already smitten by the format and looking to take the next step up the vinyl playback ladder, this month's Group Test – starting on p24 – is for you, with six sophisticated players designed to show how a mid-priced deck can bring even greater levels of detail and pace over the entry-level spinner that got many of us started. The turntable market has changed massively in the last few years and, with so many models vying for attention, these are boon times for buyers. I'm confident…

After several years of steady growth, the number of newbie and returning vinyl fans looks as though it is finally beginning to plateau and the rate of new entry-level decks being introduced by manufacturers begins to show signs of slowing too. But for those already smitten by the format and looking to take the next step up the vinyl playback ladder, this month's Group Test – starting on p24 – is for you, with six sophisticated players designed to show how a mid-priced deck can bring even greater levels of detail and pace over the entry-level spinner that got many of us started. The turntable market has changed massively in the last few years and, with so many models vying for attention, these are boon times for buyers. I'm confident you'll…

PRICE: £6,999, £7,999 AVAILABLE: NOW CONTACT: 01223 203200 WEB: MARKLEVINSON.COM INTRODUCED AT THE Munich High-End show back in May by parent company Harman Luxury Audio, Californian-based high-end specialist Mark Levinson showcased its new 5000 series of integrated amplifiers with the N°5802 and N°5805. Both models feature fully discrete, direct-coupled, Class AB amplifier channels and claim 2x 125W into 8ohm and 2x 250W into 4ohm. Priced at £6,999, the N°5802 features all-digital inputs with six digital ins including two optical, two coaxial, one AES/EBU port and one asynchronous USB for hi-res content – up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD to DSD128 – plus support for MQA files and aptX HD Bluetooth wireless. The N°5805 is fully loaded with inputs, including a MM/MC phono stage The N°5805 (pictured right with fellow Harman…

PRICE: £6,999, £7,999 AVAILABLE: NOW CONTACT: 01223 203200 WEB: MARKLEVINSON.COM INTRODUCED AT THE Munich High-End show back in May by parent company Harman Luxury Audio, Californian-based high-end specialist Mark Levinson showcased its new 5000 series of integrated amplifiers with the N°5802 and N°5805. Both models feature fully discrete, direct-coupled, Class AB amplifier channels and claim 2x 125W into 8ohm and 2x 250W into 4ohm. Priced at £6,999, the N°5802 features all-digital inputs with six digital ins including two optical, two coaxial, one AES/EBU port and one asynchronous USB for hi-res content – up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD to DSD128 – plus support for MQA files and aptX HD Bluetooth wireless. The N°5805 is fully loaded with inputs, including a MM/MC phono stage The N°5805 (pictured right with fellow Harman Luxury Audio brand Revel and its…

PRICE: £599 AVAILABLE: NOW CONTACT: 02890 279830 WEB: DENON.CO.UK BRINGING TOGETHER ITS hi-fi experience and home cinema expertise in a stereo component, Denon has announced its first stereo network receiver with wireless music streaming and TV connectivity. Priced at £599, the DRA-800H claims 2x 100W into 8ohm and is equipped with FM/DAB+ radio, a dedicated moving-magnet phono stage input, plus two analogue line ins, three digital ins (two optical and one coaxial), wi-fi, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth and HEOS multi-room support to take care of audio needs. This is then bolstered by a video connectivity suite that supports full 4K Ultra HD video via four HDMI inputs and one output with ARC (Audio Return Channel). Network connectivity and a front-panel USB port handle FLAC, WAV and ALAC PCM files up to…

PRICE: £599 AVAILABLE: NOW CONTACT: 02890 279830 WEB: DENON.CO.UK BRINGING TOGETHER ITS hi-fi experience and home cinema expertise in a stereo component, Denon has announced its first stereo network receiver with wireless music streaming and TV connectivity. Priced at £599, the DRA-800H claims 2x 100W into 8ohm and is equipped with FM/DAB+ radio, a dedicated moving-magnet phono stage input, plus two analogue line ins, three digital ins (two optical and one coaxial), wi-fi, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth and HEOS multi-room support to take care of audio needs. This is then bolstered by a video connectivity suite that supports full 4K Ultra HD video via four HDMI inputs and one output with ARC (Audio Return Channel). Network connectivity and a front-panel USB port handle FLAC, WAV and ALAC PCM files up to 24-bit/192kHz and DSD up to…