Vinyl records are everywhere, but they only sound as good as the turntable you play them on. From beginners to audiophiles, here are the best for every budget.
In the immortal words of bespectacled Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo:"I've got records in my head everywhere that I go / I've got records in my head spinning out of control ... Peel off the plastic, smell the vinyl / For me it's like a holy Bible." Inspiring words, to be sure, but Cuomo's obsession with vinyl records wouldn't be much without a great turntable to spin them on, which is where we come in.
Contents Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo Best turntable for most people Jump to details Fluance RT85N Runner up Jump to details U-Turn Orbit Theory Best turnable around $1,000 Jump to details Audio-Technica AT-LP60X Best budget turntable Jump to details More Rega Planar 3 Best audiophile turntable Jump to details Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP Best turntable for DJs Jump to details Show 3 more items Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo Best turntable for most people Pros Cons If you're just starting your...
The only obvious thing that the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo doesn't come with is a built-in phono preamp, so you will have to get one . I really like the Schiit Mani 2 phono preamp, I have two of them and they sound great. You might think is a deal breaker, but I would argue that if you're looking to up your entry-level game with a Carbon Evo, a good external phono preamp will be better than most built-ins if you can stomach the extra few hundred dollars.
Helping that Nagaoka cartridge do its thing is all the anti-resonance happening in the RT85N. The thing is a beast at 17.7 pounds, much of that accounted for in its solid MDF plinth. A 0.62-inch thick, high-density clear acrylic platter also helps dampen vibrations, along with its aluminum S-shaped tonearm, and adjustable rubber isolation feet, making the RT85N"one of the quietest, most stable turntables I’ve tested," my review says.
The rethought Orbit Theory is a strikingly beautiful, hardwood-based turntable that comes in walnut and a new black Ebonized Oak finish. But it's not just easy on the eyes. Building off of the 10-year lineage of the Orbit brand, the upgrades are substantial, including a newly developed molded magnesium tonearm that combines the headshell, arm tube, and pivot housing in one to reduce resonance. The belt drive system is all-new as well.
The AT-LP60X, at just $150, is a great-sounding, stable, plug-and-play turntable that is as easy on the bank balance as it is getting started with. Fine, it's made mostly of plastic and it's not really upgradeable , but the AT-LP60X's amazing automatic functions are perfect for beginners who might be intimidated by the act of lowering a needle onto a record at first.
With 40 years under its belt, the Planar 3's lightweight, anti-resonant plinth was the mold for many modern turntables that have come after . It's, of course, come a long way since then, having undergone several iterations and upgrades, and it's this design expertise that few can compete with. The current Planar 3 features the latest version of their iconic RB330 tonearm that offers amazing balance, stability, and industry-leading anti-resonance.
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