There are several factors to consider before purchasing a new turntable or record player. Before pulling the trigger, think about the following things:
Price Range
There’s definitely a lot of truth in that old saying you get what you pay for. That being said, you can fully appreciate your vinyl collection on less expensive record players. There are two price levels that we like to target for different reasons.
Turntables under $100
These record players under $100 fall into the value category that most people are comfortable investing especially at the beginning of their journey into record collecting. These turntables, especially the audit technical and Sony models, are very reliable and will definitely put the needle on the record and let you pop up the volume. The downside of this range includes the fact that will be sacrificing some sound quality. Unless you are a serious audiophile, however, it might not even be noticeable. Another drawback is the inability to upgrade individual components of these record players. Here are a few good examples:
Turntables under $500
The next level of price points brings us to the $300-$500 range. The record players that fall into this category are the perfect area for beginner audiophiles. The sound quality from these turntables will be noticeably higher than the record players that are less than $100. These turntables are designed to allow upgradable components such as cartridge, belt, stylus, etc. Here are a few that we recommend along with average retail prices.
U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus ($299)
Denon DP-300F ($319)
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon ($389)
Rega RP1 Turntable ($445)
Music Hall MMF 2.2 2-Speed Audiophile Turntable ($449)
Audio Technica ATH-LP5 ($500)
Fine Line
(808)
Sign O The Times (Super Deluxe Edition)
$299.98 (as of July 1, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Rough and Rowdy Ways
(118)
Rid Of Me [LP]
(140)
HEARTBREAK WEATHER(LP)
(41)
4-Track Demos [LP]
(48)
Persistence of Time (30th Anniversary Edition)
$49.98 (as of July 1, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Collective Soul [25th Anniversary Edition]
(163)
Circles (2LP)(Clear Vinyl)
(194)![The Beatles- Abbey Road [50th Anniversary]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CypODoLmL._SL160_.jpg)
Abbey Road Anniversary [LP]
(1925)The Beatles- Abbey Road [50th Anniversary]
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Audio-Technica AT-LP60X-BK Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo Turntable, Black, Hi-Fi, 2 Speed, Dust Cover, Anti-Resonance, Die-Cast Aluminum Platter
(1156)Experience the high fidelity audio of vinyl Fully automatic belt drive turntable operation with 2 speeds: 33 1/3, 45 RPM Anti resonance, die cast aluminum platter Redesigned tone arm base and head shell for improved tracking and reduced resonance Ac ... read more
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Sony PS-LX310BT Belt Drive Turntable: Fully Automatic Wireless Vinyl Record Player with Bluetooth and USB Output
(258)EASY OPERATION: Effortlessly enjoy your favorite records with one-step auto start, stop and return TWO SPEEDS: 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm, with the 45 rpm adaptor stowed neatly in a slot beneath the deck HIGH QUALITY AUDIO: Built in switchable phono outpu... read more
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Victrola Vintage 3-Speed Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player with Built-in Speakers | Upgraded Turntable Audio Sound| Includes Extra Stylus | Turquoise
(2065)THREE SPEED BELT-DRIVEN TURNTABLE - This 3-speed (33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm) suitcase record player features UPGRADED PREMIUM SOUND QUALITY and sits on sound isolating feet that prevent vibration. It is perfect for your living room, bedroom or office. TAKE ... read more
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Record Player Turntable for Vinyl Records 3 Speed Vinyl Record Player with Stereo Speakers Belt Driven Vintage Record Player Vinyl Player Music Vinyl Turntable
(1534)【Portable&Lightweight】Wirelessly play music from your phone, you can take it anywhere, enjoy your life. Great ideal for Christmas Day, Father, Mother, and friends. 【3 Speed&Easy to Use】Simple Setup and operation. Great ideal for a beginner. Three-spe... read more
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Victrola 50's Retro Bluetooth Record Player & Multimedia Center with Built-in Speakers - 3-Speed Turntable, CD Player, AM/FM Radio | Vinyl to MP3 Recording | Wireless Music Streaming | Red
(1447)MORE THAN A RECORD PLAYER – With 50s retro looks & modern features, this turntable plays & records your Vinyls to MP3 (Mac/PC software & USB cable included). It has a CD player, AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, Aux & headphone jack, plus stereo speakers NO ST... read more
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Record Player Turntable Wireless Portable LP Phonograph with Built in Stereo Speakers 3-Speed Belt-Drive Turntable Vinyl Record Player with Speakers
(1826)✅【Superior record player】：Is a combination of vintage and fashion. Not only can play vinyl records to experience the retro-style music and atmosphere, you can also play all your favorite modern music at any time via Wirelessl. ✅【Back to the classics ... read more
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LoopTone Vinyl Record Player 9 in 1 3 Speed Bluetooth Vintage Turntable CD Cassette Player AM/FM Radio USB Recorder Aux-in RCA Line-Out
(68)33, 45, 78 RPM speed options. Includes a 45 adapter to play 7” LP.Automatically pause and stop,protect your vinyl when all the music ending. The dust cover prevents dust from accumulating on vinyl records. This LoopTone turntable player includes CD p... read more
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Byron Statics Turntable Vintage Record Player Portable Vinyl Player Nostalgic Built In 2 Stereo Speakers 3 Speeds Replacement Needle DC IN Standard RCA Headphone Outputs For Christmas Black Friday
(836)This turntable is almost as light as the small laptop PC, Suitcase design, the look is stylish yet rustic, there is a cover on the top to protect it. , so don't worried about the dust. Setup and operation are simple enough for someone who is just sta... read more
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Victrola Navigator 8-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player & Multimedia Center with Built-in Stereo Speakers - 3-Speed Turntable, Vinyl to MP3 Recording Wireless Music Streaming Oak
(2886)8-in-1 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER – With vintage looks & modern features, this turntable plays and records your Vinyls to MP3 (Mac/PC software and USB cable included). It has a CD & cassette player, AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, Aux & headphone jack for audio st... read more
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GOODNEW Vinyl Record Player Turntable, Built in Speakers, Support Headphone & RCA Outputand AUX (3.5mm) Input Jack & Bluetooth Connection
(91)Speakers: Dual stereo speakers(1W RMS) are built in turntable,which is good for playing music powerfully in a suitcase. Support：With 33 / 45 / 78 RPM speed settings,it is suitable for vinyl records of 7 / 10 / 12 inches. Design: Protable Turntable fo... read more
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