Wish List: Turntables

We're taking a look at 5 turntables that we think make excellent values.

Shop at B&H:

[Anonymoose]

Interesting video. I wasn't sure if decent consumer turntables were even still being built, but they are, and even by a couple of "old reliable" names. One of these days, I might need to break down and get one. We'll see...

I'm just a bit "old school." Long ago, I made what was at the time a "huge" investment in what I swore was the last turntable I'd ever buy. It's United Audio Dual 1019. Bought it in 1969, and with a little care, and an ADC XLM Mk III cartridge tracking at 3/4 gram, it still plays vinyl with absolute accuracy. The promise to myself that it would be my last just might hold true. They built them to last back then.  :-)

[mavfan]

Pro-Ject makes some great turntables. Some are more expensive but the Debut III is similarly priced to some in this video.  B&H should carry the line. 

[vibeuk]

Best beginner record player is the Audio Technica LP60... Get a pair of speakers and you're done until you get some serious money to get a better one in the future... But it wont destroy your records

[SupraWes]

The Vestax portable takes 6 "D" size 1.5v batteries.  Not 6 9 volt batteries as stated.

[thewakz]

It's sad that Vestax went out of business.  We are "turntablists" and that company has made really good instruments (dj mixers) for us. 

[laurensmollemans]

For Americans and Canadians: take a look af u turn audio!

[spinittweeks]

lol on the Denon description..."no frills, fully automatic"
uuummmm, fully auto is a pretty big frill where turntables are concerned.

[BlockABoots]

wait so whats the point of the phono outs on the Ion Audio Max then if i will damage any amp that you hook it up to??

[nightdonutstudio]

any turntable for product photography and video?

[goldenboy]

I would stay away from the ION, Newmark crosby any that uses a option free cartridge

[julianwest]

Most of these turntables aren't really "wishlist worthy." Most of them are just going to disappoint.

[gabrielgarza]

ion truntables are very good Record players and they don't destroy your records so stop saying ion truntables sucks

[Peacekpr]

I bought a VPI scout, but when it arrived the Ortofon 2M Black cartridge didn't have a stylus. It was broken off. The company I bought it from said they tested it before packing and sending it to me. I opened the turntable, no stylus, so I haven't used it since I bought it in March. VPI is a ugly turntable and they're overpriced. I'm selling it, without the missing stylus but the cartridge is still on it.

[bueroom]

Don't get the Ion, the tracking weight of the cartridge is too heavy and will damage your records over time