Streaming reviews & products

The new Arcam ST5 has the hallmarks of a great music streamer with versatile streaming options, but can it do battle with the class leaders at this price level?

UPDATED With a new remote and super-smart UI, Google's new Chromecast video streamer is the complete package.

Updated The Naim ND5 XS 2 is the kind of network streamer that's worth extending your budget for.

Updated The addition of Chromecast and new features to Cambridge Audio’s updated CXN (V2) makes an already great streamer even better.

A talented, featured-packed streaming amplifier that will cater to every source possible, this just-add-speakers Technics system is a fine example of its kind.

Updated Bluesound reasserts its authority in the budget music streamer market with a superbly featured natural-born entertainer.

The Audiolab 7000N is a solid option if you want decent sound without spending a small fortune.

The Technics SL-G700M2 is an excellent option for those that want to play discs and stream audio from a single neat package.

Bluesound’s mini Powernode Edge packs in extensive streaming smarts into a neat, one-box streaming system. Is it good value?

The Selekt DSM: Edition Hub is a modular design that packs analogue and digital inputs, phono stage, headphone output and Bluetooth connectivity with excellent network streaming abilities.