Hi-Fi

  1. 10 Essential Songs to Hear Your Hi-Fi at Its Full Potential

    10 Essential Songs to Hear Your Hi-Fi at Its Full Potential


    When you’re testing a hi-fi system, not all songs are created equal.
    The right tracks will push your speakers, amp, and source to their limits — revealing every detail, dynamic shift, and subtle nuance in the music.
    This isn’t about “the best songs ever” — it’s about recordings that...

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  2. The Truth About Speaker Cables: Length, Connectors & Sound Quality

    The Truth About Speaker Cables: Length, Connectors & Sound Quality


    If you're setting up a hi-fi system, speaker cables can feel like a mystery.
    Do they really affect sound quality? Should left and right cables be the same length? And what’s the deal with banana plugs?...

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  3. The Vinyl Revival: Why Records Are Back and Bigger Than Ever

    The Vinyl Revival: Why Records Are Back and Bigger Than Ever


    Vinyl hasn’t just made a comeback — it’s already made it.
    What started as a niche resurgence nearly two decades ago has grown into a full-scale return to form. Sales of vinyl records have been climbing year on year, with the format now outselling CDs in many major markets.

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  4. Crack the Code: 20 Audiophile Terms Made Simple

    Crack the Code: 20 Audiophile Terms Made Simple


    Getting into hi-fi can feel like learning a new language.
    With so many technical terms flying around, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. Whether you're a new enthusiast or just want to sharpen your understanding, at Peter Tyson we’ve broken down 20 of the most common hi-fi terms you’re likely to hear...

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  5. Wharfedale Evo 5 Series: Everything You Need to Know

    Wharfedale Evo 5 Series: Everything You Need to Know

     

    Wharfedale has just launched the Evo 5 Series — a complete refresh of its award-winning Evo 4 range. The aim? Improve on a mid-range speaker line that already punched above its weight...

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  6. The Top 5 Most Underrated HiFi Brands

    The Top 5 Most Underrated HiFi Brands

     

    Hello it's John from Peter Tyson here, you'll usually find me on our YouTube channel. This week, I’ve been chatting to our hi-fi experts here at Peter Tyson to find the most underrated brands, here are 5 names that kept popping up...

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  7. Streaming vs. Physical Media: What’s Best for Sound Quality?

    Streaming vs. Physical Media: What’s Best for Sound Quality?

     

    In today’s world of endless music access, one big question remains: does all that convenience come at the cost of sound quality?

    Whether you're new to hi-fi or already deep in the hobby, you've probably wondered which format really delivers the best sound...

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  8. Meet the New Ruark MR1 Mk3 – Desk Hi-Fi Perfected

    Meet the New Ruark MR1 Mk3 – Desk Hi-Fi Perfected

     

    The Ruark MR1 Mk2 has long been a favourite for those after compact speakers with grown-up sound. But now, Ruark has returned with a total redesign—introducing the MR1 Mk3...

     

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  9. High End Munich 2025: The Best New Hi-Fi We Saw

    High End Munich 2025: The Best New Hi-Fi We Saw

     

    The last ever High End Munich took place in May 2025 and members of team Peter Tyson were there to check out as much as we could, from fantastic upcoming products by brands we deal with, to the weird and wonderful experiments by a multitude of manufacturers.

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  10. A Re-Born Legend 25 Years In The Making - The All New Linn Solo 500

    A Re-Born Legend 25 Years In The Making - The All New Linn Solo 500

     

    When it comes to audiophile-grade hi-fi, few names carry the same weight as Linn. And now, with the launch of the all-new Klimax Solo 500, the Scottish manufacturer has taken everything it knows about world-class amplification and created its finest compact monoblock amp to date.

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