A Celebration of Vinyl

A WORLD-RENOWNED VINYL MASTERING ENGINEER IS COMING TO LANCASHIRE

Miles Showell, one of the world’s leading vinyl mastering engineers, will be joining us THIS SATURDAY for a special celebration of vinyl at Stanley House Hotel & Spa, near Preston.

Miles will explore the art and science behind half-speed mastering, revealing how the decisions made during mastering and vinyl cutting can ultimately influence the sound we hear from a record.

With decades of experience, Miles has worked on acclaimed releases from artists including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Dire Straits, Genesis and Amy Winehouse.

You’ll then have the opportunity to hear his work reproduced through PMC’s flagship Fenestria loudspeakers, as part of a truly exceptional reference hi-fi system.

EXPERIENCE THE ART OF VINYL MASTERING

With Miles Showell

Miles Showell is renowned for his work in half-speed vinyl mastering, a precision technique that can deliver exceptional detail, clarity and high-frequency accuracy from the finished record.

During this fascinating session, Miles will explain what happens during the mastering and cutting process, how technical and artistic decisions are made, and why these decisions matter when the finished record is played back.

You’ll then hear the results for yourself through our reference hi-fi system, featuring PMC’s flagship Fenestria loudspeakers.

It’s a unique opportunity to gain an insight into the world of professional vinyl mastering — and to hear just how much information and musical detail can be retrieved from a carefully mastered recording.

VIEW DISCOGRAPHY

MICHELL AUDIO – REVOLV & GYRO REFERENCE

With Jonathan Nye, Managing Director of Michell Audio

Jonathan Nye, Managing Director of Michell Audio, will be demonstrating two of the company’s exceptional turntables — the Michell Revolv and Gyro Reference.

Both turntables will be partnered with Michell Audio’s award-winning Apollo/Muse reference phono stage, showcasing just how much musical detail and information can be retrieved from a vinyl record.

OUR EVENT HI-FI SYSTEM

This is a rare opportunity to experience a genuinely exceptional hi-fi system, assembled to reveal the finest detail contained within the recordings.

SESSION INFORMATION

We are keen for as many people as possible to experience this exceptional system on the day.

When booking, please select your preferred session, together with a second-choice/backup session.

Sessions A & B are now full, with limited places remaining for Session C.

If space allows, we may be able to accommodate you in more than one session, and we will confirm this with you in advance of the event.

There will also be a break between sessions, providing an opportunity to meet the event team, discuss the demonstrations and ask any questions.

BOOK YOUR PLACE

Saturday 19 September 2026
Stanley House Hotel & Spa, near Preston, Lancashire
FREE ENTRY – BOOKING REQUIRED

Places are limited, so advance booking is essential.

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a fascinating day for anyone passionate about exceptional hi-fi, vinyl and critical listening.

BOOK YOUR PLACE

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