This budget micro is impressive on paper, but sadly it struggles where performance is concerned

There was a gap between the micro system and 'proper' hi-fi separates – consider it filled by the excellent Reference 600

A decent, impressive system. But the performance, at the money, doesn't hit the musical heights

The clock radio grows up in the form of Yamaha's new Desktop Audio system

The Marantz M-CR502 is very stylish indeed and its lean, driving attack makes it worthy of an audition, especially now that it costs £100 less

The Sony CMT-HX90BTR may look pretty but it just doesn't cut it sonically

It looks and feels great, but sadly it's the sound that lets the side down

For £100 you're never going to get audiophile-standard sound quality, but the Panasonic SC-EN38 is still a good value micro system

If you’re on a budget this is a great little versatile system – pay more for a jump in sound quality

The Mi is packed with useful features and sounds great, too – a real winner