Don’t judge these books…

When is a pair of speakers not a pair of speakers? When it’s a fully blown 21st Century hi-fi system. The arrival of properly working wireless protocols, and some product miniaturisation, has meant that all-in-one systems (p28) can now stand hidden in your room in plain sight, masquerading as that most oldschool of hi-fi kit, the stereo loudspeaker. You can even plug your turntable into them if you feel the need for a vinyl fix.

In this issue, and with the easing of the past year’s lockdowns upon us, we also feature our favourite noise-cancelling headphones (p41) from around £200 and up. While we’ve all missed the company of our fellows, one can have too much of a good thing – and these wonders will allow you to enjoy the best of both worlds.

Also, please don’t miss the chance to register for What Hi-fi?’s very first Virtual Show. The event is being held on 24th April, and will feature some fascinating interviews, seminars and product discussions– and it’s free! See whathifi.com for more details.