Multi-room systems

Arcam SA30 £1999

May 2020 ★★★★★

A fine example of how well music streaming can be implemented into traditional hi-fi – and how discreetly. Just add a control device and speakers. Inputs Line-in x3, coaxial x2, opt x2, USB, MM and MC phono

Naim Uniti Atom £1999

Best hi-fi system over £1000, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

Rarely does a product look and sound this good. A triumph of design, the Atom boasts class-leading levels of insight and clarity.

Inputs Line-in, coaxial, opt x2, USB, BT, wi-fi Outputs Line-out, headphone

KEF LS50 Wireless II £2250

Best all-in-one system over £1000, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

The LS50 Wireless IIS arrive with a world of expectation on their shoulders – and they well and truly meet them. This is a sequel of rare quality.

Inputs Line-in, optical, 3.5mm, HDMI (EARC), BT, wi-fi Outputs Subwoofer

Naim Uniti Star £3499

November 2018 ★★★★★

The Uniti Star is a great addition to Naim’s streaming system range – and if you need CD replay, it’s the obvious choice.

Inputs Line-in x2, DIN, coax x3, opt x2, USB, BT, wi-fi Outputs Line-out, DIN

Dali Rubicon 2 C £3840

May 2020 ★★★★★

Dali draws on its past achievements in passive and active speaker design to create this convenient and entertaining all-in-one speaker system. Inputs Line-in, optical and coaxial digital, 3.5mm, aptx HD Bluetooth

Naim Uniti Nova £4199

January 2018 ★★★★★

It’s a lot of money to pay for a system, but the Nova is as complete and convincing an argument for one-box convenience you’re likely to hear. Inputs CD, DIN, coaxial x2, optical x2, HDMI, BT, wi-fi Outputs Line-out

Audio Pro System from £650

Best multi-room system under £1000, Awards 2018 ★★★★★ Audio Pro’s multi-room system is not the most advanced, but no other system makes more sound-per-pound sense than this one. Res 16-bit/44.1khz App IOS, Android Formats MP3, FLAC, WMA

Sonos System from £1047

Best multi-room system £1000+, Awards 2018 ★★★★★

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 IOS, Android Formats MP3, FLAC, WMA