Updated Subtle tweaks keep the latest version of Grado’s open-back wired headphones at the cutting edge of performance at this level.

These are claimed to be the best headphones Grado has ever made. Is that true?

The Fiio FT3 are a welcome surprise, boasting a robust yet agreeable profile with plenty of solid bass.

Austrian Audio’s Full Score One is a terrific headphone amplifier that takes an unvarnished approach to music replay

Updated Why would you want wired headphones? Well, it turns out there are quite a few reasons.

Austrian Audio’s flagship headphones are beautifully made and set sky-high standards.

SPL’s Phonitor SE analogue headphone amplifier is beautifully made and a pleasure to use.

The fully automatic Rekkord Audio F110 turntable is a breeze to use and a surprisingly capable listen.

Technics’ latest deck delivers a clean, punchy, composed sound, but the SL-1200GR2’s excellent build quality and ease of use are the true highlights.

Rega’s excellent entry-level phono stage gets a mild cosmetic make-over

Sony’s MDR-MV1 headphones are aimed at the Pro market but there is plenty here that will appeal to the home user too.

This optical cartridge/phono stage package shows there might be a better way for cartridges to work.

Updated The Austrian Audio Hi-X15 are proof you don’t have to spend big money on headphones to unlock premium sound.

The Neutron/Graviton pairing distils Leema’s high-end DNA into a more accessible package.

Updated Pro-Ject’s most ambitious Debut model yet has enough talent to worry the class leaders.

Michell’s Gyro SE turntable delivers an elegant, involving performance, with impressive insight, cohesion and clarity and superb build quality.

Dual’s premium turntable is composed and detailed, with a bonus autostop feature and built-in phono stage making it easy to use.

Updated Rega’s new premium integrated amplifier delivers an exceptional sound for the price.

A good sounding and sensibly-priced MM/MC phono stage that works well with a wide range of cartridges.

Updated A careful evolution of Vertere’s DG-1 design has reinforced the deck’s class leading status.

Updated Trickle-down technology and enhanced features squeeze even more out of Astell & Kern’s entry-level proposition – but not without a price increase.

Updated The new casework looks smart, but the unchanged circuitry still sets the sonic standard at this price.

A talented, featured-packed streaming amplifier that will cater to every source possible, this just-add-speakers Technics system is a fine example of its kind.

Updated Nagaoka’s MP-200 moving magnet cartridge delivers a superb all-round performance that leaves most rivals in the shade.