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New nice-and-pricey British speaker

The increasing popularity of vinyl has seen a growth in record clubs where subscribers pay an annual fee and receive an exclusive album or single every month. Stylus Vinyl is the latest record club to get in on the action, but with a unique twist on the format – you also get a bottle of wine every month to enjoy with your album. Releases so far include Prince's Purple Rain and The Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers and subscribers can choose from one of three payment plans. Subscribing on a month-by-month basis costs £35 a month, you can pay £100 for three months or £375 for a year.

Reviewed back in HFC 423, the Resonate comes with three tuning filters and MMCX detachable cables, and provides a nicely taut bass with impressive levels of energy. Results are particularly impressive with hi-res music files, making this the perfect way to listen to music on the move. Read the full review here Print + Digital Subscription Free set of Rock Jaw Resonate earphones* 13 Issues delivered to your door Download each new issue to your device A 75% discount on your Digital subscription Access your subscription on multiple devices Access to the Online Archive dating back to September 2011 Print Subscription Free set of Rock Jaw Resonate earphones* 13 Issues delivered to your door Never miss an issue Subscribe securely online:http://hfc. secureorder.

A trio of new products from Sun Audio

SVS 3000 promises “shockwave bass” from a tiny source

Three new models deliver extra low-frequency rumble for £1,000 or under

UK distributor Karma-AV introduces two new systems from SVS with the Prime Wireless Speaker System and Wireless SoundBase bridge, priced at £699 and £549 respectively. Measuring 160 x 260 x 180mm (WxHxD) and claiming a total of 200W amplification split four ways to drive the individual 25mm tweeter and 114mmmid/bass driver fitted to each standmount, the aptly named Prime Wireless Speaker System handles connectivity via Bluetooth – with aptX support – and wi-fi as well as wired connections from optical and line-level sources. Control is via smart device over wi-fi using the DTS Play-Fiapp, which offers multi-room capability for up to 16 zones and supports 24-bit/192kHz playback as well as Amazon’s Alexa voice control. A dedicated output provides a wired connection to a sub, while a USB port accepts the US-based company’s SoundPath Wireless Audio Adaptor for wireless subwoofer connection, which can also be used for charging mobile devices.