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The Shanling SM1.3R HD gets on the R2R ladder for £1799 / $1699
Best Buys Want to get a whole host of tunes for free, over the airwaves and hiss-free? A digital DAB radio is a great shout.
Best Buys Breathe life into your hi-fi system with a new integrated amp
Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.
The Audio Research LS-2/S-200 pairing proves a surprisingly versatile and accommodating proposition.
Can Bose use its headphone designing expertise to bring flagship features and performance down to a more affordable price?
Best Buys Give your phone, laptop or hi-fi system the audio boost it probably needs
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.
The AirPods 5 feature improved ANC and updated sonic performance in this tried-and-tested design, along with plenty of new iOS features, but have they evolved enough?
A sensibly-priced moving magnet cartridge that will work well in a wide range of turntables.
Graham Slee’s Reflex M is a terrific moving magnet phono stage that’s capable well beyond its price.
NAD’s C 3050 amplifier may evoke memories of the past, but fitted with the optional BluOS streaming module, it becomes a modern streaming system to reckon with.
Ruark’s streaming amplifier is lovely to look at and use, with extensive features and a smooth, captivating performance in a compact form.
The tiny but mighty DragonFly Copper DAC is a brilliantly simple and effective way to boost the sound of your desktop-based tunes
Best Buys The best desktop speakers deliver great sound without taking up too much space, ideal for a small room or home office.
Sennheiser’s latest flagship noise-cancellers go the extra mile to improve on-the-go sound. Have Sony’s Award-winning WH-1000XM6 finally met their match?
We always expect big things from Sony’s flagship wireless earbuds, and its latest pair doesn’t disappoint.
The Cyrus 40 CD is a well-made premium CD player that’s low on frills, but its sonic performance is terrific in every way.
Bluesound’s Node Icon is a superb, well-featured music streamer that sounds a cut above the rest of its siblings – and outperforms its price rivals.
JBL’s Charge 6 is a hugely entertaining portable speaker with user-friendly design and feature improvements, and a clearer, more powerful sound.
Best buys To be able to listen to turntables through your system, you'll need a phono stage (also called a phono preamp). These are the best models we've reviewed across all budgets and types.
The Vertere DG-X’s significant engineering improvements result in a more powerful, refined, stable and dynamic performance that thrills in every way, while also being lovely to use.
Rega’s Planar 6 RS Edition turntable combines the best bits of two of its premium five-star record players to huge success.
