Klipsch R-40M & Technics SA-C600EB (Black)

”For another year, Technics' compact just-add-speakers system rules the roost.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ 2024 award-winner.

Stylish, one-box system
The perfect partner for Technics’ turntables, the Technics SA-C600EB has everything you need, in one box – just add speakers. A punchy amplifier, CD player, DAB/FM tuner and a wide selection of network streaming options, make this the do-it-all music player. Technics hasn’t forgotten about their turntable heritage, either; there’s a MM phonostage built-in.

Sound that only Technics can produce
Featuring unique Technics technology, the SA-C600EB is designed for class-leading sound. Helping to reduce distortion to a minimum is Technics’ JENO (Jitter Elimination and Noise-shaping Optimization) engine. JENO seeks to optimise the signal by reducing harmful jitter and delivering precise signal processing.

Twin power supply for reduced background noise
Music is at its most effective when the silences are as quiet as possible. To get the best dynamic effect you need a quiet backdrop. For this reason, Technics use twin power supplies. With one power supply dedicated to the amplifier and a second to the other parts of the system, noise generated by the amplifier’s circuit doesn’t intrude on the rest of the system – helping to minimise background noise and distortion.

Suits every room with Space Tune
Download the Technics Audio Centre app (available for Apple iOS only) and you can tune the sound to suit your room’s acoustics. Alternatively, use one of the four presets for plug n’ play convenience. ‘Free’, ‘Wall’, ‘Corner’ and ‘Shelf’ settings tailor the sound to suit.

Advanced networking including Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth
Built-in Chromecast is the perfect partner for your Android smartphone. It gives easy access to a vast range of music and podcast apps, all intuitively controllable from your smartphone. Built-in Apple AirPlay 2 means that you can stream music from your Apple iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad or other compatible Apple device, wirelessly. Bluetooth gives quick and easy access for friends to play music from their phone or for when the wi-fi might be down.

Streaming music from the favourites
Compatible with Spotify, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Deezer and featuring Internet radio, the SA-C600EB gives you easy access to a near unlimited supply of streaming music.

Multi-room compatible
Featuring the latest streaming tech, there are two ways the SA-C600EB adapts to multi-room. Choose between systems with other Apple AirPlay 2 or Chromecast speakers in the system. In addition, use the Technics Audio Centre app and link up other compatible Technics devices using Chromecast.

Top quality CD player and DAB/FM tuner
Taking centre stage, a Perspex plate opens to reveal a high quality CD player. Using their decades of experience with CD players, Technics have produced a super-smooth sounding and highly detailed player. Although the Technics system is a fully equipped streamer it certainly hasn’t forgotten about your silver discs; playing them to their best ability. Thanks to the built-in DAB/FM tuner, you can also access all your local and national radio stations, too.

Turntable input
As you’d expect from a brand with such a strong heritage in turntables, the Technics SA-C600EB features a built-in phonostage. This lets you plug in any MM cartridge equipped turntable, without needing an extra phono pre-amp. Using a dedicated power supply, the high quality phonostage produces a dynamic sound, with high resistance to distortion.

The centre for other sources
As well as built-in streaming, radio and CD player, the SA-C600EB acts as the hub of your system. RCA analogue, optical and coaxial digital inputs are ideal for connecting your TV, games console, set-top box or any other digital or analogue source. For streaming music from your PC, there’s a USB-B interface at the rear. The USB-A socket at the front is ideal for connecting USB memory devices.

For a system that does more, take a listen to the Technics SA-C600EB.

Compact but bursting with energy, the Klipsch R-40M speakers deliver big sound from small boxes.

The small speaker that thinks big
Ideal for smaller rooms, desktop systems or even as monitor speakers, the Klipsch R-40Ms are perfect for when space is tight. Unlike many other small speakers, they’re also highly efficient. The 91dB efficiency rating means an amp with a power output of just 20 watts should be enough to power these speakers to room-filling levels. This makes them the ideal match for smaller amps or good quality but lower powered mini systems.

Ideal for home cinema
As well as being the perfect compact speaker for stereo systems, the R-40Ms are also well suited to home cinema. Small enough to be discreetly used as rear and effect speakers, the R-40Ms give a broad spread of sound that’s ideal for home cinema. With matching subwoofer, centre and floorstanding speakers available, you can create a tonally matched system with the power to thrill.

Horn-loaded tweeter for direct sound
World famous for their horn-loaded treble units, the R-40M carries on the tradition with their latest version of the Tractrix horn tweeter surround. The new 90-degree Tractrix horn surround is larger than before, giving a wider spread of sound but with the same clarity and intensity as ever.

Linear Travel Suspension for the lowest distortion
The aluminium dome tweeters feature LTS (Linear Travel Suspension) for a precise, low-distortion sound. Aluminium is extremely light and rigid, meaning that the tweeters pick up every subtle nuance of detail. Put together, this tech gives you super-precise sound with enhanced clarity.

Rhythmic bass from copper-spun woofers
Extremely light and rigid, the copper-spun bass cone delivers a satisfying bass response that’s tight and punchy. The exceptionally precise cone movement delivers low levels of distortion – even at higher volumes.

Copper style
It’s the subtle touches that makes these speakers satisfying to behold. The eye-catching copper woofers stand out or, if you prefer, simply push on the magnetically attached speaker grilles for a more discreet look.

For a small speaker than thinks big, check out the Klipsch R-40M.