Arcam AVR450

Potent, insightful sound with superb scale and composure ; Outstanding high-end build quality ; Plenty of sockets ; Easy to set up and use ; Rear USB port difficult to access

No high-res audio playback ; Limited internet features

Completing the line-up is an Ethernet port for connection to your home network (more on that later) and aerial socket for the built-in DAB radio tuner. It’s a little surprising not to find multichannel analogue inputs given that potential buyers may...