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Naim Mu-so QB 2nd Generation Wireless Music System: $900

If you’re looking for a kick-ass all-in-one wireless music system that doesn’t consume a lot of space, Naim Audio’s updated Mu-so QB deserves a serious look. The U.K.-based company took an already awesome system and made it even better with expanded streaming options and streamlined operation. Calling the second generation QB one of the best sounding compact speakers you’ll find, reviewer Bob Ankosko concluded: “Though it’s not cheap, it will delight you with a seemingly endless stream of musical choices and rich sound that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face.”

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Compact
Built like a tank
Elegant fit and finish
Excellent sound quality
Minus
Sound can be a little bright
App isn’t always intuitive
Pricey

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Denon DRA-800H Stereo Network Receiver: $499

If you have yet to bring a beloved two-channel setup into the modern age or are looking to assemble a second hi-fi system with a spare set of speakers, Denon’s DRA-800H combines the best of the old and the new in an excellent sounding stereo receiver that puts out 100 watts/channel. Besides an AM/FM tuner and a host of familiar analog and digital audio inputs, it supports HDMI video switching, hi-res audio playback up to 32 bits/192 kHz, wireless connectivity (including AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth), and provides direct access to Tidal, Pandora, Amazon Music, and several other online music services through the app-based HEOS multiroom streaming platform. Reviewer Rob Sabin called the DRA-800H “highly capable with music” and a “kick-ass AV platform for music and movies.”

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Audiophile-quality sonics
Easy access to networked and internet-streamed music
Extensive HDMI switching
Minus
Non-backlit remote

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