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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?