AUDIOPHILE STYLE
Crystal clear sounds and stunning looks too
1 RUARK R610
Well appointed, as is everything Ruark produces, the R610’s throwback attitude makes a lot of sense in today’s hi-fi world. It’s an amp, a streamer, a host to your turntable or TV, and ready for Ruark’s forthcoming USB CD player too. Just add speakers to the set-up – and why not make them the delightful matching Sabre-R bookshelf set (£700 a pair)? £1,200, ruarkaudio.com
2 MEZE AUDIO ALBA
We’ve fallen in love with Meze’s almost playful approach to high-end headphones in recent years, so the growing Romanian company’s debut IEMs had us excited. Featuring a build which encourages thick bass while giving every other frequency the room it needs to breathe, they’re the perfect gift for the budding audiophile looking to try out pro-level in-ears. £159, mezeaudio.eu