It’s not perfect but at this price, it’s hard to knock the Behringer UMC22. Representing incredible value for money, it’s a great audio interface for first-timers or those on a tight budget.

While we like the idea of plug-and-play set-ups as much as anyone, there’s more to getting the best out of stereo amplifiers than simply powering them up on a hi-fi rack, plugging in speakers and ...