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How to Clean Vinyl Records — And the Best Kits to Do It With (2026 UK Guide)
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By River Soar Records | Updated April 2026 Here's something nobody tells you when you start collecting vinyl: a dirty record doesn't just sound bad — it gradually destroys itself. Every time you play a dusty record, the stylus grinds that dust deeper into the groove, adding crackle, wearing out your needle faster, and quietly damaging records that should last a lifetime. The good news? Cleaning your vinyl is easy, and a decent kit costs less than a single new pressing. Here's what you need. What Does a Record Cleaning Kit Actually Include? Most kits contain some combination of these:...
The Best Budget Turntables Under £200 (2026 UK Guide)
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*By Marvin Phythian River Soar Records | Updated May 2026*So you've caught the vinyl bug. Maybe you've been flicking through our collection and found something you can't resist, or perhaps a dusty box of records from the loft has reignited an old obsession. Either way, you need a turntable — and you don't want to spend a fortune.Good news: under £200 gets you a genuinely great deck in 2026. The budget end of the market has never been better, and we've put together this guide to help you find the right one without wasting your money.First Things First —...