Discover 21 outstanding hi-fi products featured among the selections in the Hi-Fi News Yearbook 2026. From beautifully engineered turntables and cartridges to streaming sources, amplifiers, loudspeakers and cables, explore the components worth a closer listen.
Explore the 21 products ↓Every great system begins with thoughtful choices. The Hi-Fi News Yearbook highlights equipment that has attracted the magazine’s attention, and we are delighted to bring together these 21 selections at Kronos AV. Whether you are rediscovering vinyl, building a dedicated streaming setup or refining an established reference system, this is a wonderful place to explore what is possible.
Our experienced team can help you go beyond the headlines and find the right match for your room, listening tastes and existing equipment.
The art of analogue listening
From reference turntables to the fine detail revealed by a moving-coil cartridge, this selection celebrates the enduring appeal of listening on vinyl.
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Hana’s flagship low-output moving-coil cartridge brings together a diamond cantilever, the new OKD generator and meticulous Japanese craftsmanship. An ambitious choice for vinyl listeners seeking exceptional detail and expression.
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One of British hi-fi’s most recognisable turntables, the Gyro pairs its iconic visual design with a carefully engineered suspended platform. A serious analogue foundation with unmistakable character.
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Pro-Ject’s handcrafted reference deck features a 10.5kg magnetically supported platter, precision flywheel drive and refined 12-inch tonearm. A celebration of the engineering and craftsmanship behind high-end vinyl reproduction.
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A distinctive analogue design with an emphasis on careful mechanical engineering and straightforward musical enjoyment. Ideal for listeners exploring a turntable that combines considered construction with understated styling.
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A compact valve-based phono stage designed to bring your record collection into focus. The E-Glo Petit B is an intriguing option for vinyl enthusiasts who value thoughtful engineering and the appeal of valve circuitry.
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Part of Sumiko’s moving-coil cartridge family, the Oriole is built for discerning vinyl systems. An attractive upgrade path for listeners looking to draw more texture, subtlety and involvement from favourite records.
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A collection of digital components for music lovers who value both the convenience of modern streaming and the pleasure of dedicated source equipment.
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A modern digital music source from HiFi Rose, bringing high-resolution streaming into an elegantly presented component. A compelling centrepiece for anyone who wants convenient music discovery without losing sight of sound quality.
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Lumin’s sophisticated network player combines advanced digital processing with a fully balanced discrete DAC architecture and separate power supply. Built for demanding streaming systems where source quality deserves real attention.
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A statement SACD and disc player created in celebration of Luxman’s centenary. Its presence makes a powerful case for treasured physical music collections at a time when streaming often takes centre stage.
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Métronome brings its approach to digital music reproduction into a compact DAC. A refined source component for systems where every stage of digital-to-analogue conversion matters.
Explore this productThe heart of the system
From integrated amplifiers to carefully matched pre/power separates, discover the components at the centre of a revealing hi-fi system.
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A versatile fully digital integrated amplifier with music streaming, a colour touchscreen and Lyngdorf’s RoomPerfect room optimisation. A particularly interesting option for bringing amplifier, source and room matching together.
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An ambitious integrated amplifier from one of British hi-fi’s great names. The Platina brings a contemporary expression of Quad’s engineering heritage to the heart of a high-quality stereo system.
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A monumental, all-analogue Class A integrated amplifier from Pathos. Its valve voltage stage and proprietary InPoL output topology are housed in a striking 140kg chassis, creating an uncompromising statement for serious listening rooms.
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Featured as a Pre/DM v2 pairing
The flagship Unico PRE v2 combines flexible analogue connectivity with a built-in MM/MC phono stage and digital inputs. Hi-Fi News reviewed it as a pre/power partnership with the matching Unico DM v2.
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Featured as a Pre/DM v2 pairing
The matching Unico DM v2 power amplifier completes Unison Research's flagship separates partnership. Hi-Fi News reviewed the PRE v2 and DM v2 together, recognising the substantial evolution of this hybrid pre/power system.
Explore this productBring the performance home
Four distinctive approaches to turning an audio signal into a musical experience.
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The Master Edition of MoFi’s imposing SourcePoint V10 offers a serious loudspeaker choice for ambitious listening rooms. Striking proportions and carefully considered design give it real flagship appeal.
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A tower loudspeaker from Perlisten’s A-Series, balancing contemporary aesthetics with the brand’s engineering-led approach. Well worth considering when planning a capable, room-conscious stereo system.
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An evolution of one of hi-fi’s most celebrated loudspeaker principles. The ESL 2912’s electrostatic design continues to appeal to enthusiasts drawn to openness, midrange transparency and a distinctive listening experience.
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Gold Outstanding Product · Yearbook 2026
A re-engineered tribute to the legendary AE1 compact monitor, pairing alloy drivers with a revised crossover and beautifully finished cabinets. The AE1 40th was elevated to Gold Outstanding Product status in the Hi-Fi News Yearbook 2026.
Explore this productThe finishing details
Carefully engineered connections for enthusiasts looking at every part of the playback chain.
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A premium RCA interconnect from Atlas, incorporating the brand’s Grun approach to system grounding. A considered finishing touch for high-resolution systems where connections and noise management merit attention.
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A premium speaker cable from QED’s Supremus range, intended for serious hi-fi systems. It brings cable engineering into focus for listeners refining the connection between amplifier and loudspeakers.
Explore this productIndependent recognition is a valuable starting point, but system matching, room acoustics and the music you love ultimately shape the experience. At Kronos AV, we are here to help you explore these Yearbook selections and discover what makes sense for you.
Ask our hi-fi specialists ↗This is a Kronos AV selection of products featured in the Hi-Fi News Yearbook 2026; it is not a complete list of all products featured in the magazine. Award or commendation categories may differ between products. Hi-Fi News is an independent publication; product availability and specifications are shown on the individual product pages.
