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.
The Complete Guide to Vinyl Chart
Vinyl charts measure dedicated fan engagement and physical format sales in the modern music industry. Discover how rankings work, what they reveal about music trends, and their significance for artist...
Turntable Cartridge Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The turntable cartridge is where music becomes electricity. Understanding what it does — and how each type differs — is the foundation of any serious vinyl setup.
Dj Turntable: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The DJ turntable market has diversified considerably. This guide cuts through the feature lists to what actually matters — and what to spend your budget on.
Vinyl Cleaning Machines: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The right cleaning machine depends entirely on the size and value of your collection, not which one looks most impressive in a review.
The Complete Guide to Tool Vinyl Records
Discover how to collect Tool vinyl records: from original pressings to modern reissues. Learn about albums, valuations and building your progressive metal vinyl collection.
Direct Drive Turntable Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A direct drive turntable couples the motor directly to the platter for fast startup, high torque and stable speed — here's how it works and why it matters.
Turntable Stylus: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a replacement turntable stylus doesn't have to be complicated. Know your cartridge model, choose the right profile for your system, and order from a trusted specialist retailer.
Vinyl Record Storage Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Fifty LPs can weigh around thirty pounds, and every one is vulnerable to warping and damage if it's stored carelessly. Here's how to get it right.
The Complete Guide to Vinyl Record Wall Mount
Displaying your record collection with a vinyl record wall mount combines practical storage with visual appeal. A quality vinyl record wall mount showcases your favourite albums whilst protecting them...
The Complete Guide to Box Sets Vinyl
Vinyl box sets offer bass enthusiasts comprehensive collections of legendary performances and rare recordings, combining superior sound quality with exclusive memorabilia.
The Complete Guide to Reloop Turntable
Reloop turntables offer professional quality and reliability at realistic prices. From flagship RP-8000 MK2 to entry-level models, Reloop delivers direct-drive performance trusted by clubs and broadca...
Common Turntable Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with sound quality and record wear come from a handful of setup errors — this guide identifies the most common ones and explains the correct approach for each.
Vinyl Record Player: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The decision-by-decision guide I'd actually give a friend before they spend their money on a vinyl record player.
The Best Marshall Speakers for the Money
There's no single best Marshall speaker — there's a best one for your room and budget. Here's the current range broken down by tier.
Vinyl Record Cleaner Kit: A Complete Guide
A vinyl record cleaner kit pays back in sound quality almost immediately. Here is what is inside the best systems and which one suits your collection.
Vinyl Record Cleaner Machine for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Record cleaning sounds more complicated than it needs to be. Here's the calm, honest version of what actually matters for a beginner.
Common Record Player Mistakes to Avoid
Most record player problems come from the same handful of avoidable mistakes — wrong tracking force, missing phono stage, and feedback from poor placement chief among them.
The Complete Guide to Vinyl Cleaner Brush
A vinyl cleaner brush is an essential tool for maintaining records and extending their lifespan. Regular brushing removes dust and contaminants, preserving sound quality and reducing stylus wear.
The Best Vinyl Record Players for the Money
A DJ, a first-time buyer and a lifelong audiophile want genuinely different things. Here's the best vinyl record player for each situation.
How to Set Up and Use Vinyl Album Cleaning Kit
A vinyl cleaning kit only works if you use it properly — here's exactly how I do it, step by step, from dry brushing to a full wet clean.
Vinyl Record Cleaner Machine: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a record cleaning machine properly means matching it to your actual collection, not just picking the shiniest box on the page.
A Guide to Vinyl Cleaner Kit
Joseph Taylor breaks down what a vinyl cleaner kit actually contains, why dry and wet cleaning solve different problems, and when it's worth stepping up to a proper washing system.
What Joseph Taylor covers
Audio Technica Turntable
An audio technica turntable suits home listening, vinyl archiving and DJ use with reliable, easy-to-use performance.
Cassette Player
Cassette players keep classic tape playback alive for collectors, musicians and anyone revisiting analogue recordings.
DJ Record
DJ records give DJs tactile control for mixing, scratching and vinyl-based performance across genres.
Marshall Speaker
Marshall speakers combine iconic design with wireless convenience and room-friendly sound for modern home listening.
Portable CD Player
Portable CD players offer compact, private playback for listeners who still value physical discs and simple operation.
Record Player
Find record players for vinyl listening, DJ use and dependable playback in home, studio or performance setups.
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Turntable
Turntables offer hands-on vinyl playback for DJs, collectors and anyone who values analogue control.
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Vinyl Player
A vinyl player is ideal for DJs and collectors who want tactile control, reliable playback and authentic record performa...
