Sat 06 Jun 2026, Audio T, Portsmouth

That Turntable Might Be Damaging Your Records! Hear the difference a proper setup makes Youve seen them all over. Compact, colourful, easy to plug in and play. A quick entry into vinyl and often the first turntable a younger listener ends up using. But here's the part that rarely gets said out loud: most suitcase turntables are built for convenience, not your records. Heavy tracking force. Basic cartridges. Minimal isolation. That combination doesnt just limit sound quality it slowly chews through the groove over time. Your records dont come out the other side unchanged. And that matters, because records arent cheap and cheerful anymore. At £20£50 a pop, whether it's you buying them, or your kids or grandchildren building a collection, these arent throwaway purchases. Theyre something people care about. So the real question is simple: why play them on something that was never designed to show you what's actually on them It's like watching a 4K film on a cracked phone screen. Youll recognise it, but youre not getting the detail, the depth, or the impact it was made to deliver. Were running a series of relaxed, beginner-friendly events across Audio T stores to show exactly what vinyl can do when it's played properly. JOIN US Each session runs for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes and takes place in a relaxed, small-group setting, giving you the time and space to properly hear the differences and ask questions. Sessions start at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, with short breaks in between. Places are free, but limited, so booking is essential to secure your spot. No jargon. No pressure. Just a proper A/B comparison between a typical suitcase player and a correctly set up hi-fi system. Well also cover vinyl care properly because even brand-new records can carry dust, static, and pressing residue straight out of the sleeve. Left unchecked, that all affects what you hear. Clean them properly, and the difference is immediate. Bring a couple of records. Ask anything seriously, anything. And hear it for yourself. No judgement. No gatekeeping. Just the truth about what your records actually sound like. Well also have some exclusive bundles and event offers available if you decide you want to take the next step. If you care enough to buy vinyl, it's worth hearing what's really in it. Where: Audio T Portsmouth, 29 London Road, North End, PO2 0BH When: Saturday 6th June May (Tmed Slots)