This system makes a formidable argument for Linn’s Exakt philosophy. Rarely have we come across such a neat, compact and talented system

A likeable all-in-one streaming system that may win you over – especially at this price

A large dose of McIntosh in a compact package. This is a deeply desirable system, even if the price is mighty steep

Product of the Year, Awards 2014. Hi-fi quality sound with mainstream convenience. Multi-room’s never been so good

Judge the Stage on sound quality alone and it has few rivals

Stacks of connectivity in a compact system makes this an attractive option, but it falls just short of the best sound quality available

Best music system £1500+, Awards 2014. A strong style statement from Cyrus and an even stronger sonic performance makes the Lyric 09 a must-audition. It’s a superb system

This system that shows so much promise on paper, but fails to deliver in action. Frustrating

A system with stacks of detail, but its laid-back nature loses too much excitement for our liking

A really enjoyable compact system on the whole, but its occasionally harsh treble raises questions of living with it long term