Best radios 2023

Product of the year

Best radio over £250

Best radio over £250 What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023

Ruark Audio R2 Mk4

A premium radio with all the bells and whistles of a full system

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Best radio under £250

Best radio under £250 What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023

Roberts Stream 94L

For yet another year, the Stream 94L is a firm favourite 

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