Hi-Fi
Everything published on Viyolens under Hi-Fi — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
A Guide to Stereo Amplifiers
The stereo amplifier is the engine of any hi-fi system — the piece that turns a small electrical signal into something that can fill a room. Here is what you actually need to know about it.
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.
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.
Floorstanding Speakers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Upgrading to floorstanding speakers doesn't have to be intimidating. Our beginner guide shows you exactly how to set up, position, and enjoy your first high-quality listening experience.
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.
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.
The Complete Guide to Amplifier And Mixer
An amplifier and mixer form the backbone of nearly every audio system. This guide explains what each does, how they work together, and how to choose the right combination for your needs.
A Guide to Integrated Amplifier
An integrated amplifier combines preamplification and power amplification in one chassis — here is what that means in practice and what to expect from modern models.
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.
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.
Stereo Amplifier: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a stereo amplifier rewards clarity about your speakers and your sources far more than it rewards chasing specifications. This guide works through every practical consideration.
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...
Vinyl Record Player for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting into vinyl doesn't need to mean spending a fortune or memorising a wall of jargon. Here's the advice I wish someone had given me at the start.
Audiophile Headphones: What Actually Sets Them Apart
The word audiophile has come to suggest expense and fussiness. What it ought to suggest is far simpler — headphones built to reproduce a recording faithfully rather than to flatter it.
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.
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.
Amplifier: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The amplifier that suits you starts with your speakers, not a spec sheet — here's the sensible order to make the decision in.
The Best Amplifiers for the Money
There's no single best amplifier — here's where the money genuinely goes further depending on how and where you actually listen.
Vinyl Record Cleaner Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A crate-digger's guide to choosing the right cleaning setup: what the different systems actually do and which one is right for your collection and budget.
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.
Vinyl Record Player Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Belt drive, phono preamp, cartridge, RPM — let's untangle the jargon around a vinyl record player, crate-digger to crate-digger.
Record Player Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A record player reads vinyl grooves with a stylus, converts the vibration into an electrical signal, and sends it to an amplifier — each component in the chain matters.
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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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