As I write I’m sitting listening to Beethoven on my magnificent new Sonos speaker, a present from Ed, Jude and their two friends, Charlie and Sam. Thank you!
Apart from its quality, it appeals to a techy nerd like me: I can choose music from my extensive library or any radio station from my computer, iPad or iPhone. Eventually, when I acquire more speakers, I can choose which music to play in each room.
The speaker sits discreetly on the low table in the sitting room, fitting in with old and new neighbours: