”The Caspian M2 is an exceptional amplifier for the money. It’s a big-hearted performer capable of drama and subtlety.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ – 5 Star review.

Music running through its veins
If it's the very best in stereo sound quality you're after then you've come to the right place. With a cabinet of awards under its belt, the Roksan Caspian M2 is simply one of the finest-sounding amps in its class. The Caspian M2 puts resolution and dynamic scale as top priorities, bringing every recording to life. Finely etched detail means that you’ll hear music that you’ve simply missed before.

Ample power
Combined with the strong sense of musical accuracy there’s effortless power. Rated at a substantial 85 watts per channel, the Caspian M2 has ample drive to power everything from stadium rock to Ibiza nightclub themes. For an even more expansive sound, simply add the matching M2 Power Amp and enjoy bi-amped sound that fully envelopes you.

Bi-amp or use as a power amp
Outputs consist of a recording loop plus two further pre-amp outputs - ideal if you're adding a further Caspian M2 Power Amplifier for bi-amping. There's also a power-input, letting you use the power amp section of the amplifier with, for example, a high-end surround sound system.

Wide-ranging connectivity, including balanced inputs
The Roksan Caspian M2 has everything you need for pro-grade connectivity. For your main source - usually CD or streamer - you've a choice of gold-plated RCA phono or balanced XLR connectors, giving you a professional connection with studio levels of shielding and ultra-low noise levels. There are also four line level inputs, plus a recording loop.

Built to perform
The Caspian M2 uses a solid casing that’s designed to resist vibration, giving you reduced distortion. Inside, there's a mighty, ultra-low noise toroidal transformer that helps to give the Caspian its effortless 85 watts per channel. In addition, a separate toroidal power transformer is used for the pre-amplifier, ensuring each section works to the best of its abilities. A fan-assisted heat sink offers ample cooling, even when used with 'tricky' speakers at high levels.

If you want to be totally immersed in the music, then this is the amplifier to get; pure and simple.

”Technics beautifully made, fuss-free record player wins for another year.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ 2023 award-winner.

The best of Technics’ studio and club turntables – at home
Based on the legendary Technics SL1210, the SL1500C takes all the sophisticated drive mechanism but leaves the unnecessary DJ components for a high performance, home turntable. Discarding the pitch control, cue and strobe lights not only gives a cleaner style but also improves the sound quality through less complexity. A built-in phonostage, domestic cartridge and semi-auto operation make it more suitable for home use.

High torque, direct drive
When it comes to pitch stability and sonic precision, what’s good for the club and studio is equally good for the home. This is why Technics has used a version of its high torque, direct drive system for the SL1500C.

Improved, coreless motor for pitch-perfect sound
Based on technology from Technics’ reference SL1200 models, the SL1500C uses an all-new motor design with coreless tech. This results in the elimination of ‘cogging’ which can afflict other direct drive turntables. Cogging is an instability in the running speed, which gives inconsistent pitch. With the SL1500C, you get absolute pitch stability for a true and lifelike sound.

Solid design for low levels of distortion
Just like the Technics SL1210 and SL1200 turntables, the SL1500C is built to a high standard. The rigid, die-cast aluminium chassis uses a hybrid construction for superior resistance to vibration. Isolating feet and a damped platter further reduce resonance, meaning you hear more of the music’s fine detail and less distortion.

Classic tonearm
The SL1500C’s tonearm is a classic S-shape design that tracks precisely and is easy to handle. It also offers a wide range of adjustments, including VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle), weight and bias, making it ideal for a huge range of different cartridges. The detachable headshell makes swapping cartridges a quick and simple process.

Built-in phono stage
Featuring a built-in phonostage, the SL1500C can be used with a much wider range of hi-fi and powered speakers. So long as your system has an AUX socket, the SL1500C simply plugs in and plays. If you prefer to use your own phonostage, then simply hook up to the standard phono RCA outputs instead. For a high quality connection, all RCA phono sockets are gold-plated.

Semi-auto operation
Unlike in the club or studio, you can’t be expected to stand attentively at your turntable at all times. So you can relax when listening to music at home, the SL1500C features an auto arm-lift. At the end of the record, the arm lifts automatically, protecting your stylus and also the speakers from distortion. If you’d prefer not to have this facility, it can be switched off.

Supplied with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
Priced at around £100 in its own right, the Ortofon 2M Red is a great quality starter cartridge. With smooth, precise sound, it’s the perfect match for the Technics turntable. The 2M is also upgradable, with a range of higher quality styli (Blue, Bronze and Black) that can be slid on for an instant upgrade in sound, when funds allow.

Enjoy studio quality sound, at home, with the Technics SL1500C.

Supreme all-round ability makes the flagship Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3 speakers incredibly effective with all types of music and home cinema sound.

Flagship speakers with mighty sound
As the largest speakers in the range, the Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3 are ideal for rooms that are more spacious. With their wide frequency response and deep bass, they also make the perfect speakers for listening to everything from stadium rock to full-scale orchestral music. Add centre and smaller speakers from the 600 S3 Series and you can create a stunning home cinema speaker system – with tonally matched sound right the way around your room.

The best just keeps getting better
For around 30 years, Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series speakers have been at the top of their class. Even before the latest S3 speakers were announced, the previous version were still considered amongst the best in their category. With technology derived from the 700 Series, however, the latest 600 Series S3 speakers move the game on to an entirely new level.

Titanium tweeter for scintillating treble detail
Featuring an all-new titanium domed tweeter, the 603 S3 takes a big step up in top-end detail and refinement. Using materials and technologies from the 700 Series, the more advanced driver teases out detail that could easily be missed with other speakers. Using a tube-loading system, the tweeter is further isolated from cabinet resonances, reducing distortion to vanishingly low levels.

Continuum mid-range cone for incredible realism
First developed for Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship 800 Series, the Continuum woofer design shows exceptional ability for this class of speaker. Improvements to the S3 include a more powerful, lower distortion motor assembly. This further enhances the already impressive vocal response and helps keep the timing fast-paced and foot-tappingly rhythmic.

The power to impress
With not one but two bass cones per speaker, the 603 S3 delivers a deep, powerful bass. As this is a 3-way speaker, the woofers are dedicated to bass, meaning they can concentrate on the bottom end of business, without having to reproduce critical mid-range information, such as vocals. In effect, this means they act as a separate subwoofer, dropping the bass to window-rattling levels.

Better on the inside, still handsome on the outside
The 603 S3’s sleek good looks remain largely as before, but inside the cabinet there’s been extensive improvements. Upgraded electronics promote a more transparent and open sound, while the cabinet itself has a new bass port design and is stiffer, both of which reduce resonance.

Choose your finish
Always one of the more attractive speakers in its class, Bowers & Wilkins didn’t need to change the timeless style. All that’s left is for you to choose between one of three distinct finishes. Matte black is the classic choice with the all-white version providing a lighter option. For a more traditional style, go for the oak finish with light baffle.

Enjoy your music’s full dynamic potential, with the Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3.