“Most of the MP3 speakers that flood the Stuff office on a daily basis don’t live and breathe hi-fi – they exist for convenience and music snacking. This is, of course, fine for many people, but now a few systems are appearing that could yet convince audiophiles to scope out the digital scene. Following valve docks from Fatman and Roth are the Audioengine A5 speakers, which promise ‘hi-fi’ sound from MP3. The rear-facing bass output also means you shouldn’t shunt them too close to a wall – another good reason for stands. But if you’ve got the space for a decent setup and have plenty of lossless music, the A5s really are an excellent way to match digital convenience with hi-fi performance.” —— stuff.tv