'What Hi-Fi?' Winners 2025
đ The 'What Hi-Fi?' 2025 Award Winners Are In!
Every year, the What Hi-Fi? Awards celebrate the best in sound â and the 2025 winners are an exciting mix of proven legends and fresh innovation. Hereâs what stood out this year across turntables, amplifiers, streamers, and more.
ssđ” TurntablesÂ
Vinyl continues its unstoppable comeback, and Rega once again takes the spotlight.
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Rega Planar 1 remains the benchmark for entry-level performance and value.
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Rega Planar 3 RS Edition â A beautifully balanced deck that hits the sweet spot for most enthusiasts.
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Rega Planar 6 with Nd7âa true audiophile favourite, offering outstanding detail and dynamics.
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ProJect Debut Evo 2 âa stylish rival with superb engineering upgrades.
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The Technics SL-1300 is the direct-drive classic reborn â precision and reliability personified.
đ Amplifiers
This yearâs winners show how far integrated amplifiers have evolved â classic sound meets modern connectivity.
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Rotel A8 âpowerful, musical, and unmistakably Rotel.
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Arcam A5+, A15+, and SA35âthe new Arcam "+" series is turning heads with its refined performance, built-in streaming, and HDMI ARC for TV integration.
đż CD Players
Physical media isnât going anywhere â not when it sounds this excellent.
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Arcam CD5âclean, expressive, and a perfect match for A5+ or A15+.
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Marantz CD6007 âthe longtime benchmark for musicality at its price.
đ Powered & Desktop Speakers
Compact audio has never sounded so good. KEF and Ruark lead the way in smart, beautifully designed systems that fit anywhere.
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KEF LSX LT / LS50 Wireless IIâ Stunning wireless sound without the clutter.
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Ruark MR1 Mk3/R1S/R2 Mk4/R610:Â Style, craftsmanship, and classic British warmth for desktop, bedroom, or living spaces.
đŹ Home Cinema
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Marantz Cinema 30âa true home theatre masterpiece that sounds as musical as it is cinematic.
đ Streamers
Streamers are the new heart of the hi-fi system, and this yearâs winners prove great sound is available at every level.
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Wiim Pro Plus â Game-changing value and performance.
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Cambridge MXN-10 â Elegant, musical, and beautifully simple.
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Arcam ST25 â Designed to partner perfectly with Arcamâs latest amplifiers.
đĄ In Summary
The big story this year is refinement â not revolution. The classics (Rega, Arcam, KEF, and Marantz) keep getting better, while affordable innovation from Wiim and Pro-Ject ensures thereâs something brilliant at every budget.
If youâd like to hear what all the fuss is about, drop in for a demo or get in touchâwe stock or can source most of these award-winning models.