What Hi-Fi? Verdict
Produces a wide and fast sound, but overtaken by newer rivals
Pros
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Modular
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stable
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smart
Cons
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Rivals offer more subtle detail and heft
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Our Award winner for four years, the Atacama Equinox is stable and easy to build.
On it, our reference hi-fi kit produces a wide and fast sound that features a smooth midrange and responsive bass with a brilliantly lit treble, while detailing is handled well.
However, it's now met its match: rivals such as the Hi-Fi Racks Podium and Quadraspire Q4 are capable of offering both more subtle detail and heft.
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