Joseph Taylor
Joseph has spent a lifetime around Manchester's music, from the clubs and bands of his youth to a home now overflowing with records and hi-fi gear. He treats a good listening chain as seriously as the music it plays. He writes about hi-fi, vinyl and the history of the city's sound.
Vinyl Player: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The honest checklist for buying a vinyl player: what you already own, the decisions that actually matter, and the mistakes that catch out first-time buyers.
The Best Vinyl Players for the Money
The vinyl player market breaks down by price and purpose far more than by brand name. Here's how each tier stacks up, and who genuinely gets the best value from it.
The Best Soundbars for the Money
Slim TVs sound dreadful, and a soundbar is the tidy fix. Here's how to judge which soundbar is genuinely the best for your money — for films, telly and music alike.
