The best turntable can transform your vinyl listening experience, uncovering incredible clarity and detail in your music. Firstly, what’s the difference between a record player and a turntable?
Looking to buy a quality turntable for your vinyl collection? We've tested the best record players from Rega, U-Turn, Pro-Ject, Fluance and more. Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006.
The very first turntable I reviewed for Forbes back in 2016 was the Fluance RT81. Last year, I had the opportunity to spin up the company’s upgraded version of that classic. The RT81+ improves ...
So if you're interested in vinyl records but want the option to listen to them on Bluetooth headphones or wireless speakers, then a Bluetooth turntable is what you need. Bluetooth record players – ...
There’s a reason why all the turntables on this list look pretty similar. It’s because they’re all based on what remains one of the best DJ turntables, the mighty Technics SL-1200 and its ...
If you're looking to get into vinyl but don't want to spend thousands on the turntable itself, don't worry – there are plenty of affordable turntables available that are well-made, sound good and will ...
Since I started collecting records in 2012, I’ve been using a trusty Pro-Ject Audio turntable my dad gave me, and it’s never disappointed me or left any marks on my vinyl. Pro-Ject Audio is ...
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We'll tell you how easy they are to set up and use, plus what additional features they have. We'll also show which models are record players – standalone devices that include built-in amplifiers and ...