The latest addition to Bang & Olufsen’s BeoPlay range is the A9. This superbly styled 70cm diameter single piece system is in essence a big dock that’s capable of wireless operation. It contains active class D amplification for its two tweeters, two midrange units and single bass unit. Volume can be changed by stroking the top and there are three DSP modes with which to tailor the sound to taste. It’s £1,600 which is a lot for a dock but cheap for such a cool piece of furniture.