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Best buys You can listen to music on your phone or laptop, of course, but if you want optimum sound quality, only a dedicated hi-res audio player will do.

Best Buys Don't let the humble looks fool you – speaker cables are one of the heroes of your hi-fi system and could be the most cost-effective upgrade you'll ever make.

Best Buys Looking for the best speakers for your record player? We've rounded up a versatile range of options to suit all budgets and needs.

Best Buys Treat your vinyl record collection with a brilliant budget turntable or a premium, high-end record player, all tested and rated by our experienced in-house reviewers.

Best Buys Hear your disc collection at its very best with our pick of the best CD players and CD transports on the market across all budgets.

Best buys Support your equipment with a top-quality specialist rack and your system components will benefit from a stable support and being allowed to perform their best.

Best buys Upping your audio cable game is a simple yet very effective way to give your hi-fi system a boost. Here are our favourites...

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.

Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.

best buys We've highlighted the best bookshelf speakers for all budgets, with each model tested by our experienced reviews team.