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UNCOVERED: Rca - The Untold Story

Sir Ridley Scott still sketches his films on paper

Sir Ridley Scott still sketches his films on paper before making them.

BANG Premier

Philips Fidelio FT1 with FA3 review

Turntable, CD and speakers all rolled into one

Sony is ditching physical discs, so here's how I'll play PS2 games using original hardware and handhelds instead of PS5 games in protest

Here's how to play PS2 games using your physical discs on the original retro console or emulators on PCs, handhelds, and other modern gadgets.

GamesRadar

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This $800 record player might be the best turntable under $1000

Fluance’s latest addition to its lineup brings a premium look and feel while crucially keeping the price below $1,000.

Tom’s Guide

‘His ache is real’: Bob Dylan and more on the wild genius of honky-tonk hellraiser Gary Stewart

Worshipped by everyone from Willie Nelson to Joe Strummer, the country star with the amazing voice imploded in a blaze of guns, knives, drugs and infidelities. What’s behind his astonishing posthumous rediscovery?

The Guardian - UK

Good quality retro cables matter, but decent wires now cost more than I used to pay for consoles

Picking the right cables is crucial if you're putting together a retro console setup, but good-quality cables come at a higher price than you'd expect.

GamesRadar

Brighten up your music room with the colourful and eye-catching Majority Stylo and Folio turntables

Available at a budget price and ready to rock in a variety of colours, these two new record players are ready to be snapped up right now

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Jockey Club rocks British horse racing by quitting Racecourse Association

The Jockey Club has announced it will quit the Racecourse Association in a move that could split British racing in two

The Guardian - UK

I tested Sony's new entry-level turntable and, though it sounds decent enough, you deserve so much more than a brand logo for this money

The Sony PS-LX3BT is a competent performer of an entry-level turntable, let down by a cheap chassis and high asking price

TechRadar

I breathed new life into my vinyl with Fluance's RT87 turntable and while setup was finicky, it's well worth it for seasoned record collectors

The Fluance RT87 sounds as great as it is finicky to set up — but then again, if you're a seasoned hi-fi tinkerer, you may actually enjoy the process…

TechRadar

Marshall’s new big and bullish home speaker is just as much of a delight on the eyes as it is on the ears, and it blew me away with its rumbling bass and amp-inspired aesthetic

The Marshall Stanmore IV is a stellar-sounding speaker with a beautiful look to match, I only wish it had better-than-Bluetooth streaming.

TechRadar

Bonnie Tyler obituary

Singer who topped the charts around the world in 1983 with the power ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart

The Guardian - UK

“I just had shivers right up my spine. I couldn’t wait to actually get in and record it”: Bonnie Tyler on the classic song for which she will always be remembered

MusicRadar

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced Welsh pop star known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75

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‘Easy on the eyes and ridiculously stunning sound’ — I tested the Marshall Stanmore IV home speaker and it’s coming for Sonos’ crown

The Marshall Stanmore IV is an exceptional home speaker, boasting powerful bass and refined treble regardless of the volume. It looks beautiful and retro, too.

Tom’s Guide

The Marshall Acton IV won me over with its charming retro design and incredible sound — and it’s earned a permanent spot on my coffee table

The Marshall Acton IV is a charming, retro-styled home speaker that boasts detailed sound. It can be paired with other Homeline IV speakers too.

TechRadar

Marshall’s new home speaker is a bass beast and has a delicious design — I just wish it had this one feature

Marshall’s new mid-sized home speaker is an absolute bass beast, and its design is undeniably enticing — here’s how I rate it after hours of testing.

What Hi-Fi?

Fyne Audio Cubitt 5

Fyne Audio’s new active speakers pack Bluetooth, a phono stage, an HDMI input and more into a compact design, but how do they perform?

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‘Delivery jobs are not for the weak!’ How British singer Kwn went from Amazon driver to global R&B star

After being dropped by her label, the vocalist became a courier to make ends meet. Now she’s back – with millions of fans of her pheromone-rich songwriting

The Conversation

David Hockney’s success is a testament to a Britain that supported working-class artists – the same cannot be said today

David Hockney, who died on June 11, was perhaps the most successful and well-known British artist of his lifetime.

TechRadar

'I really love the way the Cinema Mini sounds': I tested Bluesound's latest small soundbar, and it's the best compact options for audio quality — but the price puts it in dangerous territory

Some small-footprint soundbars compromise on big, robust sound, but not the Pulse Cinema Mini.

The Guardian - UK

David Hockney obituary

Ceaselessly inventive painter whose best known works were inspired by the light and colour he encountered in 1960s California

What Hi-Fi?

Moon's new 491 streaming preamp and 461 stereo power amp is a formidable combination – our first impressions left us wanting more

This high-end pairing promises much on a short listen

What Hi-Fi?

Cambridge Audio L/R S vs Ruark Audio MR1 Mk3: which compact desktop speakers are best for you?

Two small, powerful options with different strengths

Louder

"Of course it was a drug song. We were stoned when we wrote it!" The story of the psychedelic masterpiece inspired by John Coltrane, Ravi Shankar and a trans-Atlantic aeroplane flight

Eight Miles High was the single that should have launched The Byrds into the stratosphere. So why did it instead mark the precise moment when it all came crashing down?

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