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Vinyl at its worst is still something special – just ask my seven-year-old
By Tom Parsons published
And now I’ve opened a can of worms and need to upgrade my system again

If you’re a fan of 4K Blu-ray, then there’s an underappreciated sector of vinyl that you should explore
By Lewis Empson published
Forget Dolby Atmos, it's all about two channel here

“The next leap isn’t about making turntables heavier or more complex; it’s about making them more intelligently controlled systems” – Hi-fi engineers discuss where there is room for improvement in record player design
By Andy Madden published
We ask some of the industry’s biggest experts where the focus on turntable design should be next

I visited one of the world's largest record shops, and it's like Disneyland for audiophiles
By Lewis Empson published
If you're heading to Tokyo soon, be sure to add this place to your list

I don't have the budget for a turntable – is this solution a worthy alternative?
By Robyn Quick published
Take a step into the world of hi-fi bars

Vinyl Week 2026: Sony's affordable turntables reviewed, is Dire Straits better on CD or vinyl, Rega's first turntable from 1973, and more
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Join us in a week-long celebration of all things vinyl and turntable-related in the lead-up to Record Store Day 2026

This album was the 1980s poster-boy for CD – but I massively prefer it on vinyl
By Chris Burke published
A digital masterpiece intended to be heard on compact disc; but how does Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms compare to vinyl forty years on?

This underrated Rage Against The Machine album holds a special place in my vinyl collection
By Alastair Stevenson published
It may be well and truly out of its rebellious teenager phase, but this album is still as relevant as ever
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