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Strong Leap-S1

The first Android TV streamer from this new-to-the-UK brand is a good system fit, says Steve May, but there are some shortfalls that need fixing first

Philips rings the changes

Brighter OLED TVs, revamped image presets and a new home audio ecosystem are on the tech giant's 2022 agenda, reports Steve May

BluOS without some bells and whistles

NAD expands its lineup of hi-res streaming amplifi ers with the C 700, a more affordable – but still well-featured – alternative to its Masters Series hardware. Mark Craven investigates

Bustin' makes us feel good

Next-generation nostalgia-heavy sequel has plenty of spirit – and a spooktacular sound mix

BLU is the warmest colour

JVC upgrades its native 4K projectors by swapping lamps for lasers. Steve Withers trips the light fantastic

75in Pana has growing pains

John Archer salutes the ambition of this bigscreen TV, but reckons it takes edge LED lighting a step too far

Get connected

Denon's entry-level X Series AV receiver is also its most advanced in terms of HDMI connectivity. Go figure, says John Archer

'For our next trick...'

In a nutshell, if Monitor Audio keeps making loudspeakers as good as this, Mark Craven will keep raving about them

AND… CUT!

The home media boom means a film's theatrical version isn't necessarily its last. Anton van Beek takes a look at the intriguing, inspiring –and sometimes irritating – world of 'Director's Cuts'

Arch AV rivals prep for battle in 2022

LG's CES reveals included an Atmos soundbar innovation, a 97in OLED and a wire-free lifestyle TV. Samsung countered with Mini LED upgrades and a projector aimed at Gen Z music lovers, while Sony grabbed the limelight with its A95K Quantum Dot OLED. Steve May takes it all in

Procella pro cinema

This bigscreen home theatre has been designed for luxury comfort, striking good looks and extreme performance. Daniel Sait reports

OLED's feeling supersonic

Philips' new range-topping OLED TV introduces some much-needed class into John Archer's living room

Every day brilliance

Panasonic delivers a bright-room LED TV that sports fans and gamers are going to eat up, says Steve May

Sky through the looking glass

Sky reinvents premium pay TV with this dish-free proposition, but not without contention, reports Steve May

Sony PlayStation 5

THE PLAYSTATION 5, in case you've been living under a rock this past year, is Sony’s latest games console. It launched in the UK on November 19 2020, in two versions: a ‘Digital Edition’ without a disc drive, and a standard version with a disc drive. Given that the disc drive plays 4K Blu-rays as well as game discs, guess which one I went for…

Spot the projector

This technically accomplished project had to fit perfectly around the customer’s existing living space, says Daniel Sait

XTZ A2-300

Many AV receivers can now decode more channels than their onboard power amps can actually handle. Ed Selley auditions a stereo power pusher that's ready to help out

Top-flight home cinema

Of all the custom installs we featured this year, this loft conversion project with innovative partition wall and plenty of disc storage space was our favourite.

Reavon UBR-X200

Jon Thompson once wondered if he'd ever see a new universal disc-spinner, so this feels like a breath of fresh air...

Lumagen Radiance Pro 5348

Lumagen has given its reference-class Radiance Pro video processor an upgrade, which excites Jon Thompson

Film Fanatic

Anton van Beek looks back over some of the movie disc releases and TV shows of 2021 that we wouldn't let him write about...

Digital Copy

Mark Craven gets asked by a pal to help him streamline his CD listening, and ends up suggesting he buys a whole new amplifier instead

AV Avenger

If you thought 2021 was all about streaming platforms, think again says Steve May, as he puts his Blu-ray player in for its annual service

Apple TV 4K

John Archer is impressed by the new Apple TV – especially its remote – but questions how much of an upgrade it is from what’s gone before

In the Mix

The sale of MGM to Amazon isn't good news for disc collectors, warns Jon Thompson. He doesn't even think streaming services are good news for film fans in general

Digital Copy

WiSA (the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association) dreams of a world without cables, a notion that appeals to Mark Craven. But has it forgotten that active speakers need mains power?

Sing when you're dimming

Samsung's premium-priced 75in Neo QLED TV presents John Archer with an 8K showcase

Meet the new box, same as the old box?

John Archer is impressed by the new Apple TV – especially its remote – but questions how much of an upgrade it is from what’s gone before

Surround sound comeback king

Philips' transforming Fidelio soundbar offers old-school home cinema thrills, says Steve May

Astell&Kern KANN Alpha

Looking to drive a challenging pair of headphones with a portable player? Ed Selley thinks the chunky KANN Alpha might be what you need