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High End Munich is the annual showcase of the biggest launches from the heaviest hitters in the hi-fi industry. And this year’s show continued to deliver the goods with a raft of audio products to get

Soundtracking your commute with a bit of Engelbert Humperdinck is all very well, but music is best enjoyed at home – in peace, in comfort, and with a cuppa in your hand. So we’ve hand-picked the best hi-fi gear to give you the ultimate listening experience…

Our pick of the month’s most delectable and wallet-bothering new gear

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