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I custom-built a super-tidy TV setup — here are 5 mistakes to avoid

By Max Slater-Robins Published

Renting doesn't mean you can't have an awesome home theater setup, but learn some lessons before you start

Home Theater
FiiO TT13 turntable shot from above with illumination set to red
FiiO TT13 turntable review: an attractive, beginner-friendly turntable with integrated lighting and good Bluetooth support

By Carrie Marshall Published

FiiO's tasty turntable will illuminate your living room and beam to your Bluetooth speakers and headphones

Turntables
Product photo of the MECOOL MEon1 4K GTV Streaming Box on a dark surface in front of what looks like the lower section of a big TV
This new Google TV 4K box not only has Dolby Vision and Atmos, but another nice trick: you can add more storage using a microSD card

By Carrie Marshall Published

A cheaper alternative to Google's own TV streamer

Turntables
A Technics SL-1500CS turntable on a wooden table
Technics' new direct drive deck can be yours for lower mid-range money, and I'm very interested

By Becky Scarrott Published

A unique gray finish, automatic tonearm, pre-fitted Ortofon cartridge and built in phono stage too? Where do I buy?!

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Analog Relax EX700 on a tonearm, above a vinyl record, with TR's 'Money no object' badge
Money no object? This turntable cartridge is made from the same wood as million-dollar violins, as well as diamonds (of course)

By Tom Bedford Published

Crafted in Japan, with a body carved from the Tyrolean tonewood with which Stradivari made violins

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JBL Spinner BT turntable in black-and-orange colour finish.
I use this affordable JBL turntable at home and I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone putting together their first hi-fi system

By Max Langridge last updated

If the vinyl revival has you champing at the bit to find an affordable but capable turntable, this model from JBL is a surefire winner – and it's discounted too.

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Victrola Stream Carbon turntable playing David Bowie, with the tonearm being operated
How to set up your new turntable and start collecting vinyl

By Becky Scarrott Published

Getting started with stacks of wax: everything you need to know about setting up a turntable and playing records

Turntables
Sony turntables in a split-screen configuration, one with a hand pressing one of the turntable's three buttons for automatic operation
Sony updates a cult-favorite cheap Bluetooth turntable with two new models

By Becky Scarrott Published

Sony's finally updated its fan-favorite PS-LX310BT deck – but the budget-friendly pricing hasn't carried over

Turntables
Pro-Ject's Scorpions themed turntable on black background
Pro-Ject's Scorpions themed turntable is ready to rock you like a hurricane

By Becky Scarrott Published

Pro-Ject's new Scoprions turntable is out na-na-na-na-na-na-now

Turntables
The Victrola Soundstage at CES 2026, under a Victrola Wave turntable, both in a matching wood finish
I heard Victrola's 'soundbase for turntables' speaker, and it might work

By Matt Bolton Published

A beefy speaker you rest your turntable on top of, but vibrations aren't really a concern, based on my time with it

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