Best Systems 2016

Product of the year

Best micro system

Denon D-M40DAB

“Denon has done it again - the D-M40DAB is a seriously impressive micro system for the money”

Best buys

Best one-box system

Revo SuperSystem

“An excellent all-in-one system, with a multitude of talents”

Best hi-fi system

Arcam Music Solo

“A well-made, well-featured and solid-sounding one-box stereo system”

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