Lewitt microphones pure tube £859

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…

Easily hidden and excellent audio – Damien Demolder tests this tiny wireless microphone set

Vox aims to take us back to the sound of its illustrious golden-era with this re-engineered family of Hand-Wired amplifiers. We listen in for that elusive and very classic AC30 tone

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

WITH A LOT of familiar amp brands jumping into the portable-mini-amp market, it’s never been easier to take your tones with you, regardless of where you’re going. More and more features are being pack

Lloyd Baggs is the genial genius behind the mighty LR Baggs acoustic pickup company that today supplies some of the biggest artists and guitar brands in the business. We joined him earlier this year to hear how slide legend Ry Cooder inspired him to get the whole thing started – and learn why his new AEG-1 guitar may be a game-changer