FILM KNIGHTS

These gallant heroes are armed to make the home cinema experience as good as it can be. We round up four of our favourite premium AV amplifiers

Systems vs separates

Speaker systems are in danger of killing budget hi-fi separates, but can they coexist? Managing editor Becky Roberts certainly hopes so

Whatever happened to the budget stereo amplifier market?

Technical editor Ketan Bharadia laments a real gap in the market

GO FORTH AND AMPLIFY

If you want to assemble a great-sounding system of affordable hi-fi separates, finding the right amp is critical. Allow us to help you on your journey

R.I.P. THE AUX INPUT

The aux input is dead and awaiting burial... but managing editor Becky Roberts misses it already

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Big, bold and bursting with features, but how well does it handle movies and music?

Rega Fono Mini A2D Mk2

A low-key restyle coupled to the same excellent performance

KEF LSX II LT

Lower price, fewer features, but still absolutely excellent

Sonus Faber Lumina

Classy, compact speakers witha surprisingly grown-up sound

Sony Xperia 5 V

Sony's latest smartphone continues its trend of AV excellence

Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000

EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

TEAC VRDS-701

EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

Eversolo DMP-A6

A capable, punchy sounding streamer that's a joy to use

Cambridge CXN (V2)

Can this six-time Awardwinning streamer stay at the top of the pile?

Arcam ST5

A solid and easy-going performer, but is it enough to compete?

KEF R3

These superb standmounters set the standard at this price

Focal Vestia

Focal's smallest Vestia speaker has a big personality

Elac Debut

These Elacs are very talented speakers for the money

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3

Refined, entertainin and affordable floorstanders

TOP FIVE LAUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

Ultimate Ears Epicboom

Is this heavyweight portable speaker a sonic boom or a misfiring bust?

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

The complete portable headphones package, inside and out

Sony A95L (XR-65A95L)

Sony's second-generation QD-OLED TV is very special indeed

WIRED HEADPHONES

For the true audiophile, these expressive wired headphones will enhance your listening experience

MUSIC TO OUR EARS

Audio editor Kashfia Kabir visits Sennheiser's factory in Ireland to see how some of the world's best headphones are made- and likes the sound of it

Hisense PL1

Is Hisense's latest ultra short-throw projector a true TV replacement?

Epson EH-TW6250

Epson's latest star burns brightly but struggles in the dark

WiiM Pro Plus

Anonymous appearance, potent performance

PMC Prodigy 1

Prodigies indeed, these newcomers have what it takes to trouble the class leaders

Arcam A15

No excuses are required. The A15 is a stonking product