Hi-Fi
Everything published on Viyolens under Hi-Fi — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
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.
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.
Common Integrated Amplifier Mistakes to Avoid
Most hi-fi amplifier mistakes come down to a few recurring errors — here is what to watch out for before and after you buy.
Marshall Bluetooth Speaker for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nothing here assumes you already know anything. Charge, pair, play: here's your first Marshall Bluetooth speaker, explained one gentle step at a time.
Common Amplifier Mistakes to Avoid
A few honest confessions and the fixes for the amplifier mistakes almost everyone makes at least once.
Record Player: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a record player comes down to use case first: casual listener or serious hi-fi enthusiast shapes every choice from drive system to cartridge to phono stage.
Headphone Dac: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a headphone DAC means balancing power, connectivity, and sound quality against your budget. This guide covers essential specs, common pitfalls, and how to match a DAC to your headphones.
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.
Amplifier Explained: Features, Types and Tips
An amplifier is never just a volume knob — here's what it actually does, the main types, and the rules that keep speakers safe.
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.
Marshall Bluetooth Speaker Explained: Features, Types and Tips
That amp-style look isn't an accident. Here's what actually separates a Marshall Bluetooth speaker from the rest, family by family and feature by feature.
The Complete Guide to Hi Fi Turntable System
A hi-fi turntable system delivers audiophile-grade vinyl playback through precision engineering and quality components. Experience the transparency and warmth vinyl offers.
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.
Amplifier for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No jargon left unexplained: everything a beginner needs to set up their first amplifier properly and confidently.
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.
How to Set Up and Use Vinyl Record Player
Ten minutes of proper setup now saves you a scratched record and a confused evening of no sound later. Here's exactly how it's done.
Cd Player Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A CD player reads audio CDs through a laser transport, converts the digital stream via a DAC, and outputs analogue audio to your amplifier. Here is how each stage works and what it means for sound qua...
Integrated Amplifier: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The practical buyer's guide — what matters when matching amplification to your speakers, sources and budget.
Cd Player for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Connecting a CD player to a hi-fi system and getting the best from it involves a few straightforward steps. Here is what new owners need to know about outputs, cables, disc care, and compatibility.
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.
Common Vinyl Record Player Mistakes to Avoid
I've made most of these mistakes myself, usually with a record I actually cared about — the best way to learn them and the worst way to find out.
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Amplifier
Amplifiers power and shape your system, from compact integrated models to high-end separates for serious listening.
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Audio Technica Turntable
An audio technica turntable suits home listening, vinyl archiving and DJ use with reliable, easy-to-use performance.
CD Player
CD players offer reliable, high-quality disc playback for music fans who still value physical formats and simple operati...
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Marshall Bluetooth Speaker
Marshall bluetooth speakers deliver portable wireless playback with classic styling, easy pairing and practical everyday...
Marshall Speaker
Marshall speakers combine iconic design with wireless convenience and room-friendly sound for modern home listening.
Record Player
Find record players for vinyl listening, DJ use and dependable playback in home, studio or performance setups.
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Vinyl Record Player
A vinyl record player combines analogue playback with practical features for home listening, collecting and DJ use.
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Vinyl Record Storage
Vinyl record storage keeps your collection organised, protected and easy to access at home or in the studio.
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