Record Player Buying Guides

Nothing beats the sound of vinyl through a pair of high quality speakers. But sometimes, that is not an option. Maybe it’s late and your family or neighbors are sleeping. Or maybe the people around you simply can’t be disturbed at that moment. Luckily, this does not mean you can’t enjoy your music at all. […]

If you want to sample from vinyl records, you need a special turntable, right? No, not really. Any record player can be used for sampling, but some have certain features that make doing so easier. The primary such feature is a USB port, because it makes it possible to sample directly from vinyl to your […]

Everyone will comment on it. If you’ve ever seen a modern vertical record player, you’ll understand why. They look cool and futuristic. Even the ones with a retro design look like something from a later time. The vinyl record looks like it is floating in the air as it spins beneath the tonearm and the […]

There are a ton of affordable record players on the market these days. The problem is: most of them are no good. And telling the difference between a cheap turntable that still performs as it should, and one that is basically useless, can be quite difficult. And useless players are not even the worst case […]

Is it worth paying extra to get one of the best record players with speakers built in? Generally, yes. But it really depends what you’re looking for. To get the best sound quality, you need to use external speakers. And all of the models below allow you to connect out to speakers or a receiver. […]

So you’ve got a record player. Now where do you put it? On a record player stand, of course! But there’s a problem. A quick search reveals hundreds of options. Which ones are good and which ones are worthless? More importantly, which one among the hundreds is the perfect stand for you? Determining that will […]

Old school turntables look great, but the technology contained inside is unfortunately dated. Newer models have upgraded tech, but they just don’t have the same aesthetic appeal? Is there any way to get the best of both worlds? Yes! The best vintage record players now come with all of the most modern features and technology. […]

Now we’re getting somewhere. Unlike sub-hundred-dollar turntables, where you almost certainly have to sacrifice a feature (or several) that you really want, with the best record players under $200, you might be able to get everything you’d like. There are a lot of players in this price range, but most are not great. I’ve looked […]

With a budget under $100, you’re going to have to make some sacrifices. Most turntables in this price range are severely lacking, but there are a few that are pretty good. We’ve narrowed them down to give you the 6 best record players under 100 dollars [Disclaimer: these players were priced under 100 at the time […]