TOP FIVE

The best new products that have caught our eye this month

1 Bang & Olufsen Beovision Contour

£5150

One of only a handful of OLED TVS available with a screen size under 50 inches, the Beovision Contour pairs a 48in Lg-sourced OLED panel with a soundbar derived from Bang & Olufsen’s premium Stage. The soundbar contains 11 drivers – four woofers, four midrange drivers and three tweeters – each powered by its own amplifier. Dolby Atmos support is on board to add some height to the audio, and with the Contour also featuring Chromecast, Apple Airplay 2 and Bluetooth, this is a luxury all in one entertainment system with a price tag to match. whf.cm/beovision

2 Dali Opticon MK2

from £599

Just over five years after introducing its Opticon speakers, Dali has updated the mid-range series with some new technology and a refreshed aesthetic. The new Opticon MK2 series ranges in price from the Opticon 1 MK2 (£599 per pair) to the Opticon 8 MK2 (£2599 per pair) and features new 29mm soft-dome tweeters (some of the models combine that with a ribbon tweeter), mid/bass drivers that feature technology from the company’s flagship Epicon series, new Dual Flare reflex ports and a redesigned crossover. whf.cm/opticonmk2

3 Yamaha RX-A2A

£849

With a feature set aimed at better gaming, Yamaha’s latest 7.2-channel AV receiver could make the ideal partner for your new Playstation 5 or Xbox Series X. One of Yamaha’s high-end Aventage models, the RX-A2A supports 4K at 120Hz and Dolby Atmos, making compatible games look smoother and sound better than ever. There’s Variable Refresh Rate for dynamically adjusting the frame rate, Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for ensuring a TV’S lag-reducing Game Mode is automatically selected when required, and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for reducing latency. whf.cm/aventage

4 ifi Neo IDSD

£699

ifi’s latest mains-powered Dac/headphone amp has been designed for maximum flexibility at home. It’s all here: PCM 32-bit/768khz, DSD512 and MQA support, aptx Adaptive and aptx HD Bluetooth, asynchronous USB, optical and coaxial inputs, a fully balanced circuit design with balanced outputs, all housed in neat aluminium casework. The Neo IDSD can be positioned horizontally or vertically, with the OLED display flipping automatically to suit the preferred orientation. whf.cm/neoidsd

5 Ruark R1 Mk4

£229

Fancy a new bedside companion? Ruark has given its entry-level R1 DAB+ radio a stylish makeover. The new R1 Mk4 improves upon its third-generation predecessor with a Scandinavian-style wooden grille and a USB-C port that can both play from and charge compatible devices. There is a DAB/DAB+ and FM radio, of course, plus a 3.5mm headphone output, a switchable aux input and Ruark’s familiar (and excellent) Rotodial top-panel control. The R1’s signature wood-veneer cabinet has been replaced by a sleeker chassis, available in either ‘cream’ or ‘espresso’ finishes. whf.cm/r1mk4