Vinyl pressing plants on surging demand, keeping it local, and whether coloured vinyl really does sound worse
For Record Store Day and What Hi-Fi?’s Vinyl Week, I spoke to two Australian pressers about the state of play in a resurgent industry...
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17 of the best Kate Bush songs to test your hi-fi system
Treat your hi-fi system to some of Kate Bush's best songs that are beautifully recorded and produced.
When every week was vinyl week: a look back to What Hi-Fi? 1976 issue #1
A half a century is a long time in hi-fi; and only a few venerable turntable brands have made it through the long journey.
Vinyl fans on TikTok are crazy about this three-star turntable – but that's no bad thing
Even a three-star record player is great for vinyl-newbies
Sony locking its new backlighting tech behind a 75-inch screen just doesn't make sense to me
Sony has announced that it won't release the 65-inch Bravia 9 TV in the UK, which is a divisive move to say the least.
The 11 best Record Store Day 2024 releases – Gorillaz, Pearl Jam, Sonic Youth and more
Record Store Day returns for 2024 – here are the special edition albums we think you should look out for during the event.
14 of the best vinyl documentaries to buy, rent or watch for free
From John Peel's record collection to the history of scratching, here's our pick of the best vinyl documentaries ahead of Record Store Day 2024.
Sony has chosen Mini LED over OLED for its 2024 flagship TV, but is that a big deal?
Is this the beginning of the end for Sony OLEDs, or a practical decision of little long-term consequence?
Here's what Sony needs to do to continue its winning TV and AV streak in 2024
Sony had a particularly good 2023, but will its Bravia TVs deliver a similar experience for 2024?
There's no new small OLED TV from Sony this year, and I'm gutted
The A90K is good, but its long overdue a replacement.
What led to the resurgence of vinyl? Here are 5 reasons why it’s back and booming
After years of stagnation, vinyl is seeing a continued re-emergence as a major format. For Vinyl Week, let's take a look at some of the main factors behind this growth.
I would love to have a turntable system at home, but there are two things stopping me
The usual grumbles about inconvenience and expense aren't my deterrents to a turntable system; it's the time and space needed to fully enjoy vinyl records at home.
17 of the best podcasts for music lovers
We recommend our favourite music podcasts that cover various genres, artist interviews, music culture and history. Best listened to with a great pair of headphones.
From voice to vinyl: how records get their groove
Ever wondered how music actually gets onto your vinyl records? Let us take you now on a journey into sound
The 17 best turntables of What Hi-Fi?'s lifetime
The best 17 turntables What Hi-Fi? has reviewed in its lifetime...
We asked three big record stores what young people are buying – surprisingly it’s not just Taylor Swift
We had a chat with three big-name record store owners about vinyl sales, and it turns out the kids are alright.
How does a vinyl record make a sound?
More and more people are discovering the joys of vinyl. But how does the information on the LP become sweet music?
Tales from the Record Store: Lost punk classics, Elton John encounters, CD-fusion and more
As part of our Vinyl Week special event and to celebrate Record Store Day, we spoke to three big-name store owners to find out their weirdest customer stories.
A brief history of the turntable and vinyl records
Next time you’re wrapping your sandwiches in tinfoil, think about its role in the invention of the turntable...
