Joseph Taylor

Portable Cd Player Explained: Features, Types and Tips

From the Discman's twitchy laser to today's Bluetooth and USB DAC models, here's what a portable CD player actually is and how it's built.

Common Vinyl Storage Mistakes to Avoid

The ordinary, easy-to-fall-into habits that quietly damage a record collection, and the simple fix for each one.

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.

Vinyl Record Cleaning Machines for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Nervous about your first cleaning session? Here's why it's almost entirely unfounded, and the three things that actually matter.

Vinyl Record Cleaner Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Cleaning records is not complicated. Here is what you actually need to know as a beginner — gear, process, mistakes to avoid.

Common Bluetooth Turntable Mistakes to Avoid

Vinyl Cleaner Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Joseph Taylor's reassuring starting point for anyone new to vinyl: the bare minimum a vinyl cleaner kit needs to include, and what can safely wait.

Common Vinyl Album Cleaning Kit Mistakes to Avoid

Damage from cleaning is almost always an honest mistake, not carelessness. Here's where it goes wrong, and how to avoid every one.

Turntable: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Use case is the deciding factor — DJ performance and hi-fi listening need different specs, and this guide covers both in enough detail to make an informed choice at any budget.

Everything You Need to Know About Turner Network Television Stream

A network streamer delivers high-fidelity music streaming to your hi-fi system with minimal setup and maximum convenience.

Vinyl Storage: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Decades of buying storage gear, distilled: what's genuinely worth spending on, and what to skip entirely.

Audio Technica Turntable Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Belt drive or direct drive, automatic or manual, PHONO or LINE — here's how the Audio-Technica turntable range actually breaks down, explained by someone who has lived with most of it.

Bluetooth Turntable Explained: Features, Types and Tips

The Best Cd Players for the Money

The right disc player depends on your system, budget, and whether SACD or digital outputs matter. Here are the best options at each price tier with clear reasons for each recommendation.

How to Set Up and Use Vinyl Record Cleaning Machines

The machine matters less than the routine around it. Here's the exact step-by-step process worth following every single time.

Bluetooth Speaker: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Wattage figures, IP codes, and codec names can make buying a Bluetooth speaker feel more complicated than it should be. This guide cuts through the noise.

Music Streamer for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Setting up a music streamer for the first time takes about fifteen minutes once you know what to expect. Here is everything a first-time user needs to get connected, configured and listening.

Marshall Bluetooth Speaker: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The amp-style knobs are easy to fall for. Here's what to actually check on a Marshall Bluetooth speaker before you hand over your money.

Vinyl Album Cleaning Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A handful of records, a growing suspicion you should look after them properly — here's the patient, no-jargon place to start.

Record Player for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Getting started with a record player is simpler than it looks once you understand the signal chain — turntable, phono stage, amplifier and speakers each have a clear role.

Common Usb Turntable Mistakes to Avoid

Digitising vinyl requires careful technique. Learn the mistakes that trip up beginners and how to create high-quality digital archives of your records.

The Complete Guide to Tool Vinyl

Tool vinyl records are highly collectible, combining exceptional sound quality with visually stunning artwork. Discover which pressings matter most and how to build a Tool vinyl collection.

Vinyl Record Storage for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Your first records don't belong in a carrier bag on the floor. Here's how to keep a small collection safe without buying anything expensive.