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First Tests

First Tests 17 pages of new reviews p6 Featuring a 50in plasma from Panasonic, Cyrus’s 6a amplifier, and the small but perfectly formed Accolade Audio Model 1’s

Tests

Hi-fi streamers p36

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A 50 inch plasma treat from Panasonic p11

The 6a amp from Cyrus p12

The long-awaited new iPad is here p18

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The premium Xperia S from Sony

JBL’s Studio 580 floorstanders

Supertest Hi-fi streamers p36

More and more of us are turning to digital sources for our music, making the audiophile quality streamer big business. Here, two of our favourites lock horns with the new competition

Smart televisions p52

2012’s new TVs truly are entertainment hubs, with access to the internet, apps and more. The picture’s not bad either… Here’s three big hitters

Subwoofers p62

A subwoofer will add atmosphere and, yes, subtlety to your home cinema’s sound – if it’s properly set up, of course. Here’s six of the best

Style speaker packages p66 Don’t have the inclination for full size home cinema speakers? A style speaker package is what you need – and here are three crackers

Temptations Six pages of high-end kit p74 A premium speaker package from Jamo, the Townsend Alegri preamp and two incredible interconnects from newcomer Vertere are on test to get your taste buds salivating

Smart televisions p52

Style speaker packages p66

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