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How to choose a hi-fi amplifier? This is one of the most common questions asked by those beginning their hi-fi journey. In this blog, we will explore what an amplifier is, the different types available and the key points that you should consider before purchasing an amplifier.

What is an amplifier?

When establishing your home hi-fi set-up it is crucial that you ensure you have each piece of essential kit, so that your system sings from the off. An amplifier is one such piece of equipment.

In layman’s

The purchase of hi-fi loudspeakers begins long before handing over your hard earned cash. It is an emotive purchase, with each individual possessing different motivation fuelling their search for their ideal speaker. Whatever you may be looking for, it can be difficult to know where to start in a market that, although thrilling, can also be somewhat baffling to newcomers. In this blog, we will offer a comprehensive look at the points to consider when beginning your journey to a new speaker.

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A wall shelf? For my turntable? I thought I was reading a Hi-Fi blog, not the 1985 Habitat catalogue! Fret not dear readers, we haven't gone all Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on you, this is still an audiophile blog!

In today's blog, we're looking at the often overlooked, yet essential element of Hi-Fi Furniture; specifically that of the Turntable Wall Shelf. Now, before you run off to read an article on the latest phono pre-amp or pick-up cartridge, stay with me. Decent furniture, especially when

The new ProJect VCS Record cleaning machine represents ProJect's first wet cleaning machine, at a bargain £349. Is it a clean sweep or does it suck?

The importance of clean records cannot be overstated; dust and dirt in the grooves leads to poor signal to noise ratio, irritating pops and clicks plus advanced wear of the record and stylus. It therefore makes sense for any vinyl enthusiast to have some sort of cleaning regiment in place, to get the best out of their precious vinyl collection.

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When the weather is fine, us Brits like to head outside. BBQs, garden parties and even pool parties (for the lucky few) are about to become the main events within every social calendar. And hey, some of you may just want to sit outside and chill in the sun. Maybe with a beer.

But what do you do about music at such things? Do you leave the doors and windows open? Maybe grab an extension lead and push your speakers to the window sill? Sure, that's one way of doing it. But it's by no means a good way.

Hi-fi can be a strange and tempestuous beast at times, and with the many variations in a sea of possibilities, it's easy to get caught up in the notion that there is now 'one-size-fits-all' checklist that will assure the best from your desired system. Well, I'm here to tell you that that's not true. No matter the system, there are some universally agreed upon tips, tricks and tweaks that will ensure you're getting the best. We have collated them here for you, alongside a few in-house recommendations

I've said it before and I'll say it again: you have to keep your vinyl clean. Not doing so will cause all sorts of trouble. Not only will your sound suffer in the short term, but dirty vinyl will degrade, and playing it will ultimately damage the components of your turntable.

The thing is, when I say your vinyl has to be clean, I mean it has to be really clean. Like... clean on a microscopic level. That's the only way to gurantee they are the kind of clean that will ensure they'll last forever

It's one of the greatest debates in the world of retail: should I buy online, or should I buy in store? You'd think that argument would have been settled by now, and maybe you're looking for the definitive answer in this blog.

Well... you're not getting one. Not 'THE' answer, anyway. But you will get answers in the plural sense, and as many pros to each as we can muster. After all, it's a serious question. And if you're thinking about investing a lot of money in some hi-fi gear, every detail is

To cater to the many demonstrations we do in our showroom every week for you guys, the hi-fi, speakers, headphones and home cinema systems we keep on demo is constantly changing as we set-up different systems for different demos and as new models arrive. After all, we advertise that you can demo any item from our website (within reason and with notice) so the equipment we keep out can change quite a bit! Having said that, we thought we'd take a "snapshot" of the current products ready to listen to