In this issue

Inside the July issue: The Aurender N200 network-enabled media storage device/ streamer, PS Audio’s aspen FR30 three-way floorstanding ABR-loaded loudspeaker, Audiolab’s Omnia all-in-one system, Ophidian’s Voodoo three-way floorstanding loudspeaker, Grado’s SR35x on-ear, open back dynamic headphones, Lypertek’s PurePlay Z5 true-wireless noise-cancelling earphones, Rega’s Elicit MK5/ Saturn MK3 integrated amplifier and CD player, Rotel’s RA-1592MKII integrated amplifier, the Ecosse Director MD2 SE digital interconnect, MCRU’s Ultimate MKII speaker cable, True Colours Industries’ Python II speaker cable, Russ Andrews’ GQ headphone extension cable, all the latest news on the forthcoming Hi-Fi Show Live and an Earbuds Group Test featuring Apple’s AirPods Pro, Astell&Kern;’s AK Zero1, Audio-Technica’s ATH-CKS50TW, Denon’s AH-C830NCW, Klipsch’s T5 II ANC and Technics’ EAH-AZ60. Regulars include contributor Opinion columns, Readers’ Letters, Reasons To Be Cheerful, Music Legends (this month we feature George Clinton) and the 100+ product Buyers’ Guide.

All's well that ends well

In its basic form this digital streamer/network bridge is governed by the Conductor app, but add optional SSD storage and the N200 turns into an excellent fully fledged music library

7 mins

50 years in the making

Inspired by Eighties giants, PS Audio's inaugural loudspeaker boasts a stunning sound to match its striking looks

8 mins

High and mighty

There are small speakers, tall speakers and speakers like the Voodoo which just make you stop and stare. David Vivian takes it on

6 mins

The X factor

The look hasn't changed in decades, but Grado's vow to stay on the pace is reflected in its new SR325x. David Vivian listens in

3 mins

Pure joy

Lypertek makes a move away from its more affordable offerings with the higher spec Z5, but Ed Selley thinks it's still a bit of a bargain

3 mins

Premier league

Rotel's flagship amp from its main separates range owes much of its thinking to something more special says Ed Selley

4 mins

Icons and avatars

It wasn't so long ago that Nigel Williamson suggested that the grip of nostalgia for the Sixties and Seventies was at last starting to wane. Turns out he was wrong

3 mins

ONE NATION UNDER A GROOVE

Strap in for the ride of your life as funk, rock and R&B are mixed with psychedelia and a pinch of sci-fi. Nigel Williamson gets down with George Clinton

8 mins

MAD FOR IT!

Paul Butterworth is the manager of the Manchester city centre branch of Richer Sounds, Daniel Sait finds out how he goes about keeping its customers happy

6 mins

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL

Exciting things coming your way in the month ahead

3 mins

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