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Inside the Clearaudio factory: building £145,000 turntables and assembling cartridges by hand
By Harry McKerrell published
We take a trip to Erlangen to see how German manufacturer Clearaudio assembles some of the most luxurious decks in the world.

First look: Chord Electronics unveils flagship Ultima Phonostage at High End Munich 2025
By Kashfia Kabir published
Officially launching later this year

"A boron cantilever in a moving-coil cartridge priced below £1000... I think that’s pretty magic." Meet the driving force behind Ortofon's new MC X range
By Ketan Bharadia published
We speak to Ortofon's Product Director, Peter Wieth Hjordt, about the company's new MC X moving coil range and the future of cartridges

Audio-Technica's premium turntable wows with stunning transparent design
By Kashfia Kabir published
The AT-LPA2 cuts a striking figure as the brand's new flagship

Clearaudio's N1 aims to set a new benchmark for entry-level moving-magnet cartridges
By Harry McKerrell published
German audio manufacturer Clearaudio has announced its latest moving-magnet cartridge which aims to set a new benchmark for products of its type and price.

Best budget record players 2025: affordable turntables tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys You don't have to spend a fortune to get a great record player, so here are the best budget decks we've tested and can fully recommend.

You'll go nuts for this Peanuts-themed record player
By Joe Svetlik published
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic comic strip, Pro-Ject has rebadged a T1 BT turntable with Snoopy and Charlie Brown.

Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated With a lively, fluid delivery, a beautiful way with voices and an array of upgrades, the Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 turntable is an appealing, capable performer for the price.
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