“The next leap isn’t about making turntables heavier or more complex; it’s about making them more intelligently controlled systems” – Hi-fi engineers discuss where there is room for improvement in record player design

Technics turntable on a hi-fi rack with an Ask The Industry roundel on it.

What Hi-Fi? Vinyl Week 2026 is in full flow, and we are celebrating all things related to the format as we build up to Record Store Day 2026 on Saturday, 18th of April.

We are rolling out a mix of reviews, features and buying advice, whether you’re a seasoned vinyl-spinner or taking your first steps as a budding collector.