FEATURED REVIEW

Pro-Ject E1 Review: The Easy Way Into Vinyl

One year in, one turntable, three versions. Plug-and-play hi-fi from £329 in 2026, available wired or with Bluetooth. Honest review with eight photos.

Ortofon cartridge tracking on a gold-coloured vinyl record on the Pro-Ject E1 turntable

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HOME AUDIO

The full setup

Vinyl wall display with Radiohead, Eminem, Alice in Chains and Kaleo records

7 Records on Heavy Rotation

What’s actually spinning on the E1: new Gorillaz on liquid vinyl, Hozier, Joji, Snow Patrol and more.

WiiM Mini + Edifier Bundle

The cheapest path to a proper streaming hi-fi setup. Honest review of the most-recommended starter combo.

Three Headphones, Three Jobs

Beyerdynamic vs Sony vs Rode. Three pairs, three jobs, none redundant.

HOME STUDIO

Honest mic and headphone reviews

My Home Studio Mic Setup

Three mics, three jobs, under £370. The Rode, the wireless, and the pink Razer.

Best USB Mics Under £200

Five USB microphones tested for podcasting, voiceover and streaming.

Best Wireless Lav Mics

Five wireless lavalier systems tested for filming on the move.

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RECIPES

Cooked at least three times

Sweet Potato Coconut Curry

The weeknight curry that gets requested on repeat.

Chorizo Soup

Quick, warming, the kind of thing for cold nights.

Kefir Raspberry Morning Oats

Five minutes prep, eight hours later you have breakfast.

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Hi-Fi Kitchen is written by Zara. Two pillars, one publication.