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 Cleaner Machine: A Complete Guide
A proper vinyl cleaner machine ends the guesswork of dish soap and prayer. Here's what these machines actually remove, and what they can never fix.
Direct Drive Turntable for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A direct drive turntable is a precision instrument that rewards careful setup — here's everything a first-time owner needs to know to get it right from the start.
Common Marshall Speaker Mistakes to Avoid
The recurring, entirely avoidable mistakes readers make when buying and living with a Marshall speaker — and how to sidestep each one.
Marshall Speaker: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Everything worth checking before you buy a Marshall speaker, from battery claims and IP ratings to which model actually suits your room.
Common Cd Player Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with disc playback stem from a handful of avoidable errors. Here is what those mistakes are and how to prevent them from affecting your setup or shortening the life of your equipment.
Record Cleaning Kits: What Is Inside and How to Use One
Record vinyl cleaning kits remove dust and debris that degrade sound quality, protecting your collection and ensuring optimal playback for decades. Essential for serious collectors and casual listener...
Audio Technica Turntable for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Unsure which switch does what on your new deck? Here's the calm, step-by-step guide to your first Audio-Technica turntable, from unboxing to your first record.
Dac for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to DACs? This is your encouragement: one simple component transforms your sound. Installation takes minutes, the improvement is obvious, no expertise needed.
Music Streamer Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A music streamer separates the streaming function from your amplifier and speakers, delivering higher quality audio than a laptop or smart speaker. Here is how they work and what to look for.
Cd Player: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the right disc player involves matching output types to your amplifier, understanding DAC quality, and choosing a transport suited to your use and budget. Here is what each variable means in pr...
How to Set Up and Use Vinyl Cleaner Machine
Plenty of records get an ineffective clean simply because a step got rushed. Here's the proper vinyl cleaner machine cycle, done correctly every time.
Dac Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A DAC — Digital-to-Analogue Converter — is at the heart of every digital audio system. Here's how it works and what to know before you buy one.
Vinyl Album Cleaning Kit Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A vinyl cleaning kit isn't one tool, it's several, each solving a different problem — here's what actually does the work.
Cassette Player for Beginners: A Complete Guide
This guide covers the first decisions every new tape listener faces: portable or home deck, which tape type to use, and the simple maintenance habits that matter most.
Vinyl Cleaner Machine for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need premium kit to start cleaning records properly. A calm, honest beginner's guide to your first proper record cleaning routine.
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.
The Complete Guide to Drum N Bass Vinyl
Drum and bass vinyl records offer sonic character, tactile mixing control, and cultural preservation that digital files don't provide. For DJs and collectors, vinyl remains central to authentic drum a...
Bookshelf Speakers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right bookshelf speakers requires understanding what specifications mean and which ones actually matter for your room. With patience and careful evaluation, you can avoid costly mistakes.
Usb Turntable: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A USB turntable that's perfect for archiving might be wrong for home listening or DJ work. Understand the choices and find the turntable that suits your needs.
How to Set Up and Use Vinyl Record Cleaner Kit
A step-by-step walkthrough of the record cleaning process — from first inspection to dry storage, done correctly.
The Complete Guide to Hip Hop Vinyl
Hip-hop vinyl records embody the genre's artistic foundation and enduring cultural power. From classic original pressings to modern limited editions, these records connect collectors and DJs to hip-ho...
Portable Cd Player for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The honest first steps for anyone new to a portable CD player: loading a disc properly, understanding anti-skip, and looking after your discs.
Cassette Player Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Portable, deck or boombox — this overview explains how tape playback works, the differences between tape types and the key features to look for on a quality unit.
The Ultimate Guide to Turntable for Playing Vinyl Records
Discover how to build a serious DJ record collection, from sourcing rare vinyl to proper maintenance. Whether you prefer house, techno or hip-hop, learn what makes a great pressing and where to find i...
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.
12 topics
Turntable
Turntables offer hands-on vinyl playback for DJs, collectors and anyone who values analogue control.
4 topics
Vinyl Player
A vinyl player is ideal for DJs and collectors who want tactile control, reliable playback and authentic record performa...
