Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D’Arby – 30 Years On

It’s been 30 years since the man “Smash Hits” magazine christened Terence Tea-Towel released his debut album, “Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D’Arby”. In order to understand this album’s significance, one has to place it in context. 1987 was a pretty depressing year as far as mainstream pop music was concerned. The charts…… Continue reading Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D’Arby – 30 Years On

Phono Stages Explained

Buying a record player is not always as easy as acquiring the most expensive turntable you can afford and plugging it into an amp and speakers. In this article I will guide the prospective purchaser through the minefield of phono stages, since upgrading the phono stage can provide one of the most dramatic improvements to sound quality.

Hi-Fi 101 Part 1: Introduction

Looking to put together your own hi-fi system but unsure where to start? Baffled by the audiophile terminology littering the pages of your favourite hi-fi magazines? Simply not sure what to believe? This comprehensive guide will tell you all you need to know to get started.