Vinyl Record Player
Everything published on Viyolens under Vinyl Record Player — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
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 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.
Turntable Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Direct-drive or belt-drive, DJ or hi-fi — understanding these distinctions makes it straightforward to choose the right type and understand what each component does.
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.
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.
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.
Turntable for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Stable surface, correct tracking force and a good cartridge are the three things that matter most in the first setup — this guide covers each step clearly for new listeners.
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.
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.
