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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
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Exciting things coming your way in the month ahead
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
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
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
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
50 years in the making
Inspired by Eighties giants, PS Audio's inaugural loudspeaker boasts a stunning sound to match its striking looks
Q Acoustics Q Active 200 £1,500
Employing BMRs instead of conventional moving coils, the Q is the most technologically advanced here
Go with the flow
A new Roksan turntable is a rare thing indeed and the Attessa pitches into a competitive area. Ed Selley sees if it holds its own
Desk job
David Vivian reckons some active desktop speakers are too good to be confined to the office. Take for example exhibit A80
Wide load
JBL's new all-in-one is a little larger than the norm and David Vivian wonders if it has the sonic grandeur to match its size
The French Revolution
The first SACD player from French audio artisan, Kalista, is also this spin-off brand's most comprehensive digital hub to date. You’ll need to win the lottery, though...
Ton up!
Debut buds from A&K
Cutting edge
Two bursts of energy from Maidstone, Kent
Why have cotton...
As Mark Levinson enters the Bluetooth headphone market for the first time, Cliff Joseph tries the luxury on for size
Q Acoustics 3030i £350
The 3030i delivers the time-honoured virtues of QA with a few new tricks thrown in for good measure
Monitor Audio Bronze 100 £280
The Bronze 100 brings the delights of big-driver listening to a more affordable price point
Mission LX-3 MKII £280
Packed with clever engineering and some nods to Mission tradition, the LX-3 gets a great deal right
Jamo C 93 II £470
The Danish company resurrects its famous Concert name with pleasingly melodious results
Fyne Audio F300 £230
The F300 might be small in stature, but it makes up for it by being big on engagement and character
Power play
New DC power supply from Clearaudio
Special branch
True wireless earbuds get an upgrade
Baffle stations
Rogers has done the unthinkable - taken a deep breath and improved the iconic LS3/5A. David Vivian checks out the Special Edition
A RECORDING TECHNOLOGY SHOWDOWN
What's the best way to record music? Half-speed mastering? 33 or 45rpm? Analogue or digital? Mike Valentine has produced an audiophile recording that allows you to decide for yourself . Neville Roberts attends the session
Pure and simple
Wireless earphones from Shoreham-By-Sea
Klipsch The Fives McLaren Edition £1,350
The original Fives were decent enough, if lacking a little glamour. Enter McLaren to change that...
To the Max
Can the AirPods Max become the apple of Jake Day Williams' eye or will the US company's shortcomings hold it back?
Quiet riot
Grell might be a new arrival in the world of wireless audio, but the pedigree is impeccable notes
Space race
Less hefty on his wallet than the company's previous Peacock offering, Cliff Joseph takes flight with Sendy Audio's Apollo
KEF LS50 Wireless Il £2,500
The original caused a sensation back in 2016, can this latest update continue the good work?