HifiNews&RR.
For several reasons; Layout, Photographs, in-depth reviews, PM's test bench, Opinion pages, Ken Kessler (and others), Show reports, Ratings system and last but not least ... Record reviews including High Resolution Download lab reports which can be illuminating.
Imho no other mag now offers anywhere near the (hifi) info of HifiNews&RR.
Downsides? - I can't afford most of the stuff!
For several reasons; Layout, Photographs, in-depth reviews, PM's test bench, Opinion pages, Ken Kessler (and others), Show reports, Ratings system and last but not least ... Record reviews including High Resolution Download lab reports which can be illuminating.
Imho no other mag now offers anywhere near the (hifi) info of HifiNews&RR.
Downsides? - I can't afford most of the stuff!