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Five products to look out for this month

HI-FI SEPARATES ARE BACK - GOOD NEWS FOR ALL OF US

Hi-fi separates are all the rage again. That's something to celebrate, says Kashfia Kabir, who highlights some of the key products coming our way

Samsung QE65QN95C

Samsung's latest Mini LED TV takes the fight to OLED

Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2

Agentle evolution of the classy original turntable

LG G3 (OLED65G3)

The first Micro Lens Array-equipped OLED is a shining star

TAD DA1000TX

EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

Linn Selekt DSM: Edition Hub

EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

WHAT IS A HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER AND WHY SHOULD YOU BUY ONE?

Headphones don't always get the partnering equipment they deserve. Here's how to change that

Rotel RA820BX (1984)

An '80s amplifier that still holds up today

THE BEST JOHN WILLIAMS MOVIE SCORES TO TEST YOUR HI-FI SYSTEM

Our go-to test tracks from the movie maestro's epic collection

TOP FIVE LAUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

MARK OF QUALITY

Mark Levinson's director of engineering talks reference systems, favourite albums and high-end hi-fi electronics

Sonos Five

Does Sonos deserve a high five for its latest wireless speaker?

Xgimi Horizon Pro

This 4K projector is brilliant in many ways, but not so good in others

Philips 550LED907

An irresistible combination of spectacular pictures, potent audio and Ambilight design

HOT AMPS! (WE LOVE YOU SO)

Six sizzling sub-£750 integrated amplifiers that deliver class-leading sound at the more affordable end of the market, and that you will love too

A Do-It-All Amp With The Mark Of A Specialist

FOR Big, enjoyable sound; insight; refinement; featuresAGAINST Some eccentricities in use; no coaxial or optical ins

Solid, No-Nonsense Kit

FOR Impressively big sound; good build; wellness functionAGAINST Stridency at volume; lack of streaming capability

Quacks Like A 4K-Enhanced Duck

FOR Crisp detail; handles whites well; intuitive controlAGAINST Blacks lack insight; brash colours

Three Words: Subtle, Confident, Muscular

FOR Bold, dynamic sound; excellent build and finishAGAINST Easy to underestimate

Improving On The Best

FOR Great sound; modern design; Spotify ConnectAGAINST Nothing of note

'A Little Bit Of A Bargain'

FOR Well built; effective sound modes; BluetoothAGAINST Lacking in bass; a touch strident at high volume

'A Fine Addition To The Family'

FOR Excellent dynamics; powerful, musical performanceAGAINST Call quality could be better; harsh at the top end

'A Limited Range Of Talents'

FOR Refined balance; good bass weight; high sensitivityAGAINST Sound lacks insight compared to class leaders

'Mighty Fine Sound For A Flatscreen Television'

FOR Brilliant blacks; natural picture; sounds goodAGAINST Sound isn't worth £4000; rival has more punch

Dali Spektor 1

FOR Energetic, entertaining sound; detail; dynamics; sizeAGAINST Beyond limitations set by size, nothing

Equipped For On-The-Go Listening

FOR Great sound; premium design; skinny screen bezelsAGAINST HDR video quality not up to the standard of rivals

Sweet Performers

FOR Clarity and insight; good integration; excellent buildAGAINST Size impacts on scale, bass and authority

Reach The Parts Other Hi-Fi Speakers Cannot

FOR Energetic sound; good detail; compact sizeAGAINST Nothing at this size and price

None Can Equal The Power Of Megablast

FOR Dynamic sound; goes very loud; excellent buildAGAINST Slightly lean presentation