Verdict WINNER Chord Mojo 2

All three DACs in our test are worthy of consideration, but the quirky and portable Mojo 2 triumphs here for its sensational sonic ability

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KEF Coda W

No network streaming, but talented all the same

Onkyo GX-30ARC

A talented, versatile and affordable pair of powered desktop speakers

Elac Debut 3.0 DB53

Elac takes its Debut line in a new sonic direction

Q Acoustics 3020c

The 3020c herald a new age for the established 3000 series

Dali Kupid

Small speakers with a bright personality

Fyne Audio F5E

Capable standmounters with a great sense of cohesion

Dali Oberon 1

A quality pair of speakers with an unfussy nature

IN PRAISE OF SMALL SPEAKERS

Good things can come in small packages, especially when they are well-engineered

Five reasons to get behind ’bars

As the five models we have chosen here show, buying a budget soundbar can reap rich rewards. So we fully support their cause

ProAc K3

Floorstanding speakers

Mitchell & Brown QLED1811

A British TV (yes, really) that takes the battle to budget kings TCL

Sony K65XR55 (Bravia 5)

Oodles of Sony polish for relatively little cash

BACH WITH MORE BITE

Many say he’s the greatest classical composer of all. But, asks Harry McKerrell , are you hearing him at his best?

TOP FIVE LAUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

Good things, small packages

Affordable standmount speakers may be small in stature but the best ones are big on performance. Take these five…

Sony Bravia 8 II vs Philips OLED910: a flagship OLED TV battle for the ages

This OLED head to head is one of the tightest TV contests in years

Desk job

Three neat, desktop solutions compete to bring high-fidelity music to your laptop/phone and wired headphones set-up

Sony WF-1000XM6

Sony’s only gone and done it again…

Wanbo Vali 1

Small price, big picture

Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): which noise-cancelling earbuds are better?

Our head to head between these premium in-ears becomes a battle for the best ANC

Harman Kardon Enchant 900

A worthy contender that values energy and emotion over precision

Hisense HS214 2.1 Soundbar

It’s hard to dislike the inexpensive but effective HS214 Soundbar

Sony HT-SF150

A budget soundbar that’s a step up from your TV’s speakers

Creative Stage Pro

This cheap and likeable soundbar is better than it has any right to be

Sonos Ray

An assertive, punchy and petite soundbar with sparkling vocal clarity

Hisense AX5125H

A genuine Dolby Atmos bargain

Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE

A feature-laden streaming amp that’s lovely to use

Audiolab D7

Neat, capable and packed with features

Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M

Cambridge’s generously featured DAC keeps the magic alive

Chord Mojo 2

‘Mobile Joy’ is in even more lavish supply in this re-engineered sequel

Rega Mercury/Solis

Pre/power amplifier £13,900

BUYER’S GUIDE

The definitive guide to the best home-entertainment kit you can buy

HI-FI AMPLIFIERS

THE BEATING HEART OF YOUR HI-FI SYSTEM

CD PLAYERS & TRANSPORTS

GET THE RIGHT PLAYER AND CD CAN STILL SHINE

DACs

A DIGITAL-TO-ANALOGUE CONVERTER IS A MODERN HI-FI MUST

How to digitize your vinyl collection

Read more at... www.whathifi.com/features Turntables might not be

MUSIC STREAMERS

THE BEST WAY TO SHARE YOUR TUNES AROUND THE HOUSE

RADIOS

THE ORIGINAL WIRELESS IS STILL GOING STRONG

STEREO SPEAKERS

THEY BRING THE MUSIC TO YOUR EARS – SO CHOOSE WITH CARE

Positioning your speakers

Read more at... www.whathifi.com/features It’s no good spending

TURNTABLES

DECKS TO KEEP THE VINYL REVIVAL THRIVING

WIRELESS SPEAKERS

FREE YOUR MUSIC WITH ONE OF THESE STREAMING WONDERS

HOME CINEMA AMPLIFIERS

PROJECTORS

BECAUSE A MASSIVE PICTURE IS HOME CINEMA

SET-TOP BOXES

THE BEST WAY TO ACCESS THE WORLD OF TELEVISION

VIDEO STREAMERS

DON’T RESTRICT STREAMING TO A LAPTOP – GET IT ON THE TELLY

TELEVISIONS

MAKE THE FOCUS OF YOUR ENTERTAINMENT HUB A GOOD ONE

Portable

Portable Music Players

Headphone Jargon Busted

Smartphone

CARTRIDGES

YOU CAN’T HEAR YOUR RECORDS WITHOUT ‘EM

SPEAKER CABLES

ONE OF THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE UPGRADES YOU CAN MAKE

SPEAKER STANDS

STANDMOUNT SPEAKERS NEED THE BEST SUPPORT YOU CAN GET

7 GREAT TRACKS FROM 1996 FOR TESTING YOUR SYSTEM

N ineteen ninety six was one heck of

WHAT HI-FI

Future PLC Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1