There’s something compelling about the Chronos II’s unique triangular shape and powerful dual speakers that makes us instantly want to own one permanently at the office. The die-cast aluminium chassis design is solid and the backlit remote offers a great way to enjoy everything from a comfy chair.

It's a nicely made bit of kit too, with a machined metal chassis that feels solid and a design than matches the rest of Cambridge's impressive CX range.The Roberts CD9959 Swallow is an affordable portable radio CD player with the prestigious Roberts brand name. Like all electrical components, some last some don't and it could all be down to the house wiring, the socket or plug or how stable your supply is. Our mission is to create human experiences in a technology-driven world, building on our illustrious history as radio pioneers. This is a device that’s been designed from the ground up with impeccable attention to detail and passion.

If you're after a small and basic budget option for the bedroom that lets you play the radio and bung in a CD from your collection every once in a while, this is the way to go. We have state-of-the-art testing facilities in London, Reading and Bath, where our team of experienced, in-house reviewers test the majority of hi-fi and AV kit that passes through our door – including CD players. Compared to FM (Frequency Modulation) radios, DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radios offer several advantages.

There are a few minor downsides to this device, such as the fact that you can’t always get a great connection with the remote control unless you’re standing right in front of it – which negates the point. It's a bit better suited for larger rooms, and we like how you can use it as part of a multi-room setup, unfortunately not with AirPlay or Chromecast support, but it can sync up with other compatible Ruark speakers, like other R5s or the stunning (but now discontinued) furniture-like R7. When a radio manufacturer says that a CD player can play CD-RW discs this usually means that it can play MP3 CDs.