STEREO SYSTEMS

SIMPLE DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN LOWER QUALITY

Sonos System From £175

Best multi-room system under £500, Awards 2016 If you don’t need hi-res, Sonos is an obvious choice for multi-room. A great user experience alongside a full-bodied, insightful sound. Res 16-bit/44.1khz App Mac, Android Formats MP3, itunes Plus, WMA

Bluesound Generation 2 From £540

Best multi-room system £500+, Awards 2016 Bluesound’s Generation 2 has a more streamlined design and sounds as good as ever, offering hi-res support and good connectivity. Res 24-bit/192khz App IOS, Android Formats MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG

Denon D-M41DAB £380

August 2017 Denon hasn’t rested on its laurels. It’s managed to better the M40, delivering improved sound and functionality. The best just got better. Inputs Analogue & digital Sources B’tooth,cd, streaming, DAB, FM

Tangent Ampster X4 £300

November 2016 This is a quality entry-level mini system, perfect for anyone who wants to start building a system with a greater scope. Terrifically entertaining. Inputs Analogue & digital Sources Bluetooth, streaming

Revo Supersystem £550

Best one-box system, Awards 2016 An all-in-one system that exudes quality, this Revo features great sonic performance and terrific retro looks. It’s a talented system. Inputs Analogue & digital Sources Streaming, internet, Bluetooth

Ruark Audio R2 Mk3 £400

Awards 2015 Packed with extensive radio, network and streaming features, this is a system whose spacious, rich and dynamic performance is captivating. Inputs Analogue & digital Sources Streaming, internet, DAB, FM

Arcam Solo Movie 2.1 £1500

February 2017 For anyone looking for stereo hi-fi and home cinema in one box, this is a must have. There’s no 4K, but there are plenty of features besides. Inputs Analogue & digital Sources Streaming, CD, Blu-ray

Arcam Solo Music £1300

Best hi-fi system, Awards 2016 The Swiss Army Knife of hi-fi/home cinema systems, the 3rd gen Solo is a well featured, fine-sounding product. The benchmark at this price. Inputs Analogue & digital Sources Streaming, CD, DAB/DAB+/FM

KEF LS50 Wireless £2000

October 2017 More than active versions of the LS50S, the LS50 Wirelesses deliver the performance of traditional hi-fi system in a neat and brilliant package. Inputs Analogue & digital Sources Bluetooth, Tidal

Moon Neo Ace £2500

October 2016 The Ace has all you’d ever need from a piece of modern hi-fi, a versatile all-in-one system that puts music enjoyment at the top of its list. Inputs Analogue & digital Sources Streaming, aptx Bluetooth

Naim Uniti Atom £1750

October 2017 Rarely does a product look and sound this good. A triumph of design, the Atom boasts class-leading levels of insight and clarity. Inputs Analogue & digital Sources Chromecast, aptx Bluetooth