There are many different things that impact how good your records sound, from the quality of your hi-fi amp to that of your ...

Most record players require you to add a mat (a.k.a. a “slip mat”) between the platter and the record to reduce static and vibration. Turntable mats can be made from several different materials, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Unless you're an audiophile, you may not know there's a difference between a record player and a turntable. Traditionally, a standard record ...

We love high-end audio kit here at What Hi-Fi?, but we can also appreciate entry-level devices. Not everyone has the means or desire to spend thousands, and we believe great sound should be available ...

This new turntable proves that size really does matter. It makes use of a longer tonearm, in a bid to reduce distortion. There seems to be a real market for minimalist turntables right now. Gone are ...

One idle evening last October, Mehtaab Sawhney took up an old pastime. He began perusing the website erdosproblems.com, an updated record of the 1,179 conjectures left behind by the eccentric and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech. Welcome to Record Roundup 35, the first edition of 2026 for my ...

When I heard Sony was launching not one but two new turntables, my mind started racing. I’ve been thinking that the five-star PS-LX310BT has been due for an update for some time now (it launched way ...

As I’ve been spending more time indoors this season, cooking warm soups and baking cookies, I’ve had the urge to better organize my kitchen. The cupboard where I keep baking ingredients, in particular ...

Consumer Reports’ latest annual survey flags the most unreliable PHEVs across multiple segments, including the Mazda CX-90 and Jeep Wrangler 4xe. A plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) offers several ...

JVC Kenwood has introduced the Victor TH-WD05, a new integrated soundbar built around the company’s wood-cone speaker technology. The model will be released in Japan in late November and will be ...

First released more than 15 years ago, Amazon Kindle e-readers have improved with every generation, adding improved displays, features like wireless charging, the ability to take notes, and so much ...