Turntables

All of these turntables will play back in at least 33⅓ and 45 RPM.

  • Audio-Technica ATLP1240USBXP
    • I currently own this turntable. What sold it for me was a lower flutter-and-wow rate than most other similarly priced units. I’ve been quite happy with it.
    • Direct drive
    • Can play up 78 RPM and has a manual speed adjust to make it play back slightly slower or faster
    • Multiple stop/start buttons and a “reverse” button
    • Adjustable counterweight, antiskate, and tonearm height
    • Removable platter target light
    • Built-in switchable pre-amp with USB connectivity
    • Can control how fast the platter spins up and stops
    • Fully manual
    • Non-hinged dust cover
    • Comes with Audio-Technica AT-XP5 cartridge
  • Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB-BK
    • I used to own an older model LP120 and was happy with it; this version is actually improved over what I had.
    • Direct drive
    • Can play up to 78 RPM and has a manual speed adjust to make it play back slightly slower or faster
    • Adjustable counterweight, antiskate, and tonearm height
    • Platter target light
    • Built-in switchable pre-amp with USB connectivity
    • Fully manual
    • Hinged dust cover
    • Comes with Audio-Technica AT-VM95E cartridge
    • Available in different colors (priced differently)
  • Audio-Technica AT-LP60X-BK
    • While I never owned any of the LP60 series turntables, I have several friends who have sung its praises. I have personally tried one in the past and feel that for its relatively low price, it’s a solid product with really good sound.
    • Belt drive
    • Fully automatic
    • Hinged dust cover
    • Lightweight
    • Bluetooth and wired speaker connectivity
  • Technics SL-1200MK7
    • If money is no object and playback quality is very important to you, this is the one to get.
    • Direct drive
    • Manual
    • Plays up to 78rpm
    • Adjustable tonearm height, antiskate, and counterweight