Micro and style systems

Plenty to offer but has simply been pipped at the post by a superior sounding rival

The extra outlay for the iPod dock seems fair to us, while everything else about this system remains top drawer

It may have a silly name but this one-box CD receiver is a delight

All-in one CD/DAB/iPod dock system, with a warm, lush and slightly reserved sound

Accomplished performance, SD card and USB inputs combine with great style, price, flexibility and performance - the Hitachi is something of a winner

Best CD system £400–£800, Awards 2010. The Arcam Solo Mini is a near-perfect all-in-one system

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

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

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 wate