Stereo Systems

Product of the Year, Awards 2014. Hi-fi quality sound with mainstream convenience. Multi-room’s never been so good

Judge the Stage on sound quality alone and it has few rivals

Stacks of connectivity in a compact system makes this an attractive option, but it falls just short of the best sound quality available

Best music system £1500+, Awards 2014. A strong style statement from Cyrus and an even stronger sonic performance makes the Lyric 09 a must-audition. It’s a superb system

This system that shows so much promise on paper, but fails to deliver in action. Frustrating

A system with stacks of detail, but its laid-back nature loses too much excitement for our liking

A really enjoyable compact system on the whole, but its occasionally harsh treble raises questions of living with it long term

Product of the Year, Awards 2013. Marantz has done it again: this is an excellent all-in-one system

Great sound for a sensible price. This is an excellent introduction to the world of hi-fi