The knob-feel of a hifi amplifier is all-important, and the knob-feel of the ‘Billie Mk 3 by Heaven 11’ can’t get any better. In fact, it’s 11 out of 10.

Elton Swain, the fictional character in whose diary of a not-so dull man I conjured up to be published next April (2026) where he describes his interest in a number of various subjects, such as his incredible vinyl record collection and hifi equipment.

He’s a bit like me, or maybe I’m a bit like him. I’m beginning to get confused.