Which British Hi-Fi Magazine is Your Favorite of the Brits?


I've always liked the British Hi-Fi press.  20 years ago, in college, I would buy many of them. When I turn to them now, I like a few more than others, as remembered.  I was curious whether any folks like them and what they like best, and why? 


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Been a subscriber to HiFi News & Record Review for nearly 50 years now, so I must like it. Why? Great range of product reviews from the ordinary to unbelievably expensive, extremely good show reports and record/music reviews, great editorial, unique "From The Vault" vintage equipment reviews. For me, the icing on the cake is Ken Kessler. The guy is not only funny, knowledgable and thought provoking, he also makes you think why am I investing so heavily in this crazy hobby.
I agree with maplegrovemusic on HiFi + - - except my Barnes & Noble still sells it.  It is a little on the pricey side, however, when buying a single copy.
By a fairly wide margin, Hi Fi News and Record Review.  They cover a wide range of subjects (vintage and current gear), music and recordings (better than the other audio magazines) and provide ratings that tell you much more about what they subjectively felt about a particular product.  They occasionally do group tests that directly compare similar products and dare to make specific recommendations. Their approach to reviewing products  is a far cry from the useless, exuberant ravings of Hi Fi+ where everything is a marvel.
I subscribe to Hi Fi Choice.  I liked Hi Fi + when Roy Gregory was reviewing.  Hi Fi Choice reviews less expensive gear than the US mags and reviews are written more from a perspective of how the component plays music.  
My personal favorite 10-20 years ago was HiFi Choice.  Now, my favorite is Hi-Fi News & Record Review.  

There are/were subtle differences between the UK press and ours.  It seems or seemed the hobby was or is not as eccentric there so products of many price and application ranges get or got focus. 


The good old days when  Barnes & Noble would stock HiFi + . So different than the other mags . It seemed that they did not advertise but i am sure they did /do. (Not sure it is still being printed) , just not the same way you see with Stereophile and Absolute Sound. Classy and thicker than your typical mag . The paper stock is/was thicker and silky to the touch . Also liked the way they photographed the equipment . 
HiFI Choice was cool . Seemed like they would review alot more products than the others . 
Good topic !