Accomplished performance, SD card and USB inputs combine with great style, price, flexibility and performance - the Hitachi is something of a winner
The Arcam Solo Mini is a near-perfect all-in-one system
Not particularly subtle with its big-bass sound, but it performs reasonably well overall, so if you really yearn for a multidisc CD system, this could be it
If you're looking specifically for DAB, a CD multichanger and cassette in your micro system (and we suppose some people must be), this is the baby for you
This Ministry of Sound micro system offers a ridiculous number of features and quite acceptable sound considering the very affordable price
Flat panel speakers, plus a subwoofer makes for something a bit different from TEAC - the sound is acceptably good without blowing you out of the water
A most competent micro system, with added iPod-friendliness to its make-up, but it doesn't do justice to dance music and similarly driving genres
The Shanling MC-30 is eminently unique and likeable, but the its new price severely dents its performance-per-pound credentials
DAB radio, USB and 3.5mm line-in, and a Bluetooth option make this pretty attractive - allied to its big, bouncy sound, Panasonic has built a decent system
Can connect tunes from your PC via your network, or from its own 80GB built-in hard disk - a good micro system choice for fans of digital music
There was a gap between the micro system and 'proper' hi-fi separates – consider it filled by the excellent Reference 600