The best player can completely change the way you listen to music. That's because all the best turntables of 2022 are completely different from the clunky old turntables that may have been gathering dust somewhere in your grandparents' closet.
We've reviewed many of the best turntables over the years and it's safe to say that they are versatile and modern devices that come in a variety of styles to suit any home, budget, and audiophile. These days many of them even work with wireless speakers и headphones , making them very convenient and suitable for connecting to other smart home devices.
Now all kinds of styles are also available. Whether you prefer the classic, retro look of turntables of the past, or you prefer cleaner, more modern tastes, there's something here to suit you and at the technology show CES 2022 featured a host of shiny new players , the best of which we will soon include in this guide, as soon as we have the opportunity to test them for ourselves.
Many of the best players on our list below also have new built-in features that you'll never find on older players, including Bluetooth connectivity as well as USB ports, which are essential if you want to burn your music. vinyl on your computer.
Fair warning, some of these decks can be quite expensive (see below). Marantz TT-15S1 below). But if you're trying to save some money, there are options. For example, Audio Technica AT-LP60XBT A solid entry-level turntable that won't break the bank.
Whatever your budget, if you're an audiophile and can't get enough of the warm sound of vinyl, or you've never bought records before but think it's time to start collecting, then invest in one of the best turntables from this list is very important - in fact In fact, we think they are essential for your home audio system. However, be sure to check out our guide first. for setting up the player especially if you're new to the world of record collecting.
Our selection of the best players today
Audio equipment AT-LP3
For its price, the LP3 remains our favorite. This is a fully automatic belt driven turntable with an AT91R cartridge that is fairly easy to replace. The sound is fantastic, thanks too, thanks to the anti-resonance die-cast aluminum with blue border. You'll need a decent preamp to get the most out of it, but make no mistake, this is a stellar player if you're hooking it up to an amp and speakers. If you want something with your own preamp, then read on...
Lenko L-400 direct drive turntable
The Swiss hi-fi company Lenco L-400 slots for the audio equipment on our list, but still buy quality for the same money. There is a Lenko preamp, though, so you can plug it straight into the input of the OX system via a phone cable (included). Also included is a USB cable so you can connect the player to a PC to digitize music, though we wonder if many people do these days. Yes, and it's available in grey, black and white too.
Crosley Cruiser
The Crosley Cruiser is a cheap and cheerful all-in-one player that comes in a variety of colors. Everything you need to start spinning your records inside a briefcase style case. All you need to do is plug it into a power source and you are away. Put your notes in place, put the needle down and that's it. There are built-in speakers on the front, and a couple of RCA outputs on the back, so you can hook it up to a big set if you want. An auxiliary input for playing music from your phone is also on the back, and a headphone jack for private listening.
Project Elemental
The project is an audio company that knows a thing or two when it comes to making turntables (see also multicolored primary turntable lineup). The company has won numerous awards for its products and Elemental is an affordable choice. It has an unusual design, with a blue border being fitted to a one-piece central frame, but that adds to the whimsical appeal.
Roberts RT100
Roberts is known for his walkie-talkies, but this did not stop the British company from producing the turntable. The PT100 has a traditional look as well as a built-in preamp so you don't need to connect it to a phono stage. As with several other turntables on this list, the USB connection allows you to copy your vinyl collection to your computer.
Transmission Automatic Mkіi
This new player from the Jazz Recording Gearbox label is a continuation of the original Clear-Field Player, which takes design cues from the iconic 1955 Brown PC 3 turntable CB. The main update is the addition of a higher quality Ortofon ohm 10 cartridge which provides a significant improvement in quality. Its transparent design won't appeal to everyone, but we loved it when it sat in our living room as it's a sight to behold. It's heavy on technology, with the ability to send audio to a Bluetooth speaker and a companion app that will recognize tracks and add them to Spotify playlists for you. There's also a built-in phono valve stage, so there's no need for additional hardware - it can be plugged straight into the line-in.
Sony PS-HX500
Sony has its own range of turntables too, and the PS-HX500 is an excellent choice. It looks great, sports a sleek black casing, and can also record your vinyl collection on your computer. Where Sony differs from the other players on this list is that it can record high-res audio. Vinyl can be recorded in DSD and WAV and the editing application for PC and Mac allows you to edit your tracks and split them while recording the entire recording section.
Make sure the device you want to listen to your digital tracks supports high resolution audio. Some phones may have built-in support for it, while others, such as the iPhone, will need a dedicated app.
Audio equipment AT-LPW40WN
Another super choice from Audio-Technica, the LPW40WN was unveiled at CES 2019 in January, so it's brand new out of the box. It has a chic walnut wood finish that looks a lot more attractive than many designs, a newly designed cartridge and preamp so you can connect directly to speakers if you choose to do so rather than using a traditional amp-speaker setup.
TEAC TN300
TEAC is another hi-fi brand with a legacy in vinyl. The TN300 is one of the company's newest turntables and is available in a variety of colors. It is highly engineered, comes complete with a Technica audio cartridge and has a USB output for storing your vinyl record collection into digital files on your computer.
Under the total
Now that you've hopefully got your player sorted, you'll want some records to play on it. Many old albums have been re-released on 180g vinyl which will give you the best sound quality. Entries must have a sticker to indicate they are 180g, so make sure you look at it when you shop. What's more, many come with Amazon auto-rip mp3 versions for free, or download codes to get digital copies. Win win.