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You can always rely on hi-fi lover and writer Giancarlo Massironi at The Speaker Shack to offer an honest punter’s-eye view of the most exciting system upgrades available, so it’s a refreshing pleasure to read about his experience with the In-akustik AC-4500 mains conditioner. His no-nonsense review says: “it is almost like the pleasure dial has been turned up to 11…this is one upgrade that needs to be on everyone’s short list…it allows my system

Scrutiniser-in-chief at audiograde, Andrew Simpson, is smitten by the Unison Research Unico Pre/DM pre-power ensemble, which expertly blends proprietary valve and solid-state tech. He says: “Few brands are able to take on the hybrid mantle and do it this well…oodles of power and grace, effortless dynamics and a soundstage to match, overlaid with a tonality that’s detailed yet so easy on the ear, which combine to really bring the music to life. Bravo!” PRODUCTS HERE

Martin Dew for AVForums loves all the raw energy and easy control you get from the new SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution subwoofer. He says: “For those who like their home cinema big and loud, American subwoofer experts SVS have devised a midsize (but curiously relatively compact) 13in bass cabinet that both exhales gusts and oozes raw power. It’s complemented by evermore feature-rich app control – this time you get Auto EQ…there’s little not to like… another

We’re gratified that EISA, the global association of expert reviewers from 51 publications across 26 countries, has bestowed the SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution with its Best Hi-Fi Compact Subwoofer award for 2026/27. The citation says: “Compact enough to disappear into almost any room yet capable of underpinning both music and movies with authority, the 3000 Micro R|Evolution is a triumph of subwoofer design”. In a landmark achievement, it shares this year’s EISA acclaim with the

We’re honoured that EISA, the global association of expert reviewers from 51 publications across 26 countries, has bestowed the SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution with its Best Subwoofer award for 2026/27. The citation says: “With SVS’s partnering app offering a suite of user controls, and the sub’s balanced XLR input enabling integration with advanced hi fi equipment, the SB-3000 R|Evolution is a highly impressive all-rounder.” In a landmark achievement, it shares this year’s EISA acclaim with the