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Vinyl Week 2025: our most valuable records, is 180g vinyl worth it, the best turntables we've ever tested and more Happy Record Store Day 2025!
Rega Planar 3 RS Edition turntable
How to set up a turntable and get the best sound Setting up a turntable can be a tricky business, so here are some simple tips on how to get the best out of your deck.
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Is 180g vinyl worth it? We asked several hi-fi manufacturers if a record’s weight can impact sound quality The answers make for interesting reading...
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Ask The Reader: what's the UK's best independent record shop?

By Joe Svetlik published

Vinyl Week is coming soon, and we want to know your favourite stores to buy from.

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This AV brand has made a surprise addition to the growing affordable turntable market

By Harry McKerrell published

This wasn't on our 2025 bingo card

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A celebration of vinyl, a fix for a key OLED TV, a surprise HDMI rival and more

By Alastair Stevenson published

Record Store Day, new Sony launches and a massive LG software update dominate the headlines.

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How to store records: 9 tips for keeping your vinyl tip-top

By Chris Burke last updated

Take care of your precious vinyl with our handy storage tips and advice.

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What Hi-Fi? Vinyl Week Technics graphic of yellow record coming out of black sleeve

Vinyl Week 2025: our most valuable records, is 180g vinyl worth it, the best turntables we've ever tested and more

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Happy Record Store Day 2025!

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My most valuable record: What Hi-Fi? staff reveal their most precious vinyl possessions

By Tom Wiggins published

What Hi-Fi? staff reveal the one record from their collection that's most precious to them

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The 20 very best turntables of What Hi-Fi?'s lifetime

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

We reminisce on five decades of extraordinary record players...

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Audio-Technica Sound Burger turntable

Audio-Technica Sound Burger (AT-SB727)

By Kashfia Kabir published

Audio-Technica’s Sound Burger isn’t just an ’80s novelty; it’s a well-made Bluetooth turntable whose compact form and lively sound have plenty of charm.

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Cover of a vinyl album showing a sticker with the weight of the vinyl on it

Is 180g vinyl worth it? We asked several hi-fi manufacturers if a record’s weight can impact sound quality

By Andy Madden published

The answers make for interesting reading...

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Unsurprisingly, our readers own a lot of vinyl, but cost and quality are now big concerns

By Tom Parsons published

The ‘vinyl revival’ has a lot to answer for, both good and bad.

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