Best systems 2022

Product of the year

Best hi-fi system under £1500

Technics SA-C600

Technics SA-C600

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A truly compact just-add-speakers system that shines

Best buys

Best micro system

Denon D-M41DAB

Denon D-M41DAB

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Still a brilliant small streaming system

Best hi-fi system over £1500

Naim Uniti Atom

Naim Uniti Atom

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A streamer that looks great and sounds great

Best all-in-one system under £1000

Triangle AIO Twin

Triangle AIO Twin

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A talented, versatile and great-sounding all-in-one system

Best all-in-one system £1000-£1500

KEF LSX II

KEF LSX II

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A fantastic, multi-talented streaming system perfect for smaller rooms

Best all-in-one system over £1500

Best all-in-one system over £1000

KEF LS50 Wireless II

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An innovative and entertaining sequel

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