Don’t judge these books…
When is a pair of speakers not a pair of speakers? When it’s a fully blown 21st Century hi-fi system. The arrival of properly working wireless protocols, and some product miniaturisation, has meant that all-in-one systems (p28) can now stand hidden in your room in plain sight, masquerading as that most old-school of hi-fi kit, the stereo loudspeaker. You can even plug your turntable into them if you feel the need for a vinyl fix. In this issue, and with the easing of the past year’s lockdowns upon us, we also feature our favourite noise-cancelling headphones (p41) from around £200 and up. While we’ve all missed the company of our fellows, one can have too much of a good thing – and these wonders will allow you to enjoy the best…