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For over 15 years, vinyl record sales have been rising, proving that turntables aren’t just a trend—they’re a beloved way to experience music. There’s something special about dropping the needle, hearing the warm analogue sound, and connecting with your favourite artists in a way that digital streaming can’t match.

Investing in a high-end hi-fi system can be a serious financial commitment. But do expensive systems truly deliver better sound, or are you just paying for premium materials and marketing? 

So, you've just bought a shiny new turntable, but you're unsure where to start. Or maybe you want to make sure it's sounding as good as it should. Setting up a turntable correctly can make a huge difference in audio quality...

Building a great hi-fi system doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether you’re new to high-fidelity audio or upgrading from a basic setup, there are affordable yet high-performance options that deliver exceptional sound quality.

We get it – streaming is the most convenient way to listen to music these days. But if you’re still settling for standard quality, you’re missing out on a world of detail. High-resolution streaming preserves more audio data, offering richer soundscapes, deeper bass, and crisp, clear highs. It’s the closest thing to hearing the music live.

A turntable is the sum of many individual parts, each with a specific job, working in harmony. Here we focus on phono cartridges: the front line and point of contact with your vinyl record, responsible for extracting the music that sits inside its grooves.

Amplifier Class effects sound quality, power consumption, heat and size. Here we’ll look at why, covering the three main home audio Classes: their pros, cons and differences, exploring which Class is best for home audio and which is right for you.

With 2024 now firmly in the rear view mirror, at Peter Tyson we’ve curated a list of standout products, some released in 2024, others that we continue to enjoy years after release.

These products have us bobbing our heads, making our eyes go wide are just simply some staff favourite products in audio and visual. Here are our top picks:

Having dominated OLED technology for nearly a decade, LG continues to lead the charge with its G4 OLED TV range. 2024’s G4 models showcase evolutionary improvements, cementing their place as a benchmark in the world of premium televisions.

Choosing a new TV is one of the most exciting things you can do for your home. Whether you’re setting up a new living room, creating a personal home cinema or feel it’s time for an upgrade on your old model, it’s a big step forward.