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As the nights steadily draw in, a somewhat flexible lockdown is imposed and tensions seem on the rise, thank goodness we audiophiles have our ‘escape route’ of hi-fi and music to keep us in good cheer. Whatever else is happening, I can promise you that Hi-Fi News will continue to deliver its unbeatable mix of in-depth product tests, music reviews and features – come rain, shine or pestilence! In his Opinion piece [p107], reviewer Andrew Everard clearly identifies how the stress of current everyday life is fuelling the passions of online debates. I’d go a step further and suggest it’s also manifest in the increasing polarisation of the views expressed. I could be talking about the 2020 US Election (currently hanging in the balance as I type) but, no, this is…