You’ll notice two things when you look at the best portable record players listed below. They are all suitcase style players and they all cost very little. Are there other portable turntables, besides the suitcase style models? Yes, but they are not specifically designed to be portable (we list a few toward the end of […]
Record Player Buying Guides
My record player buying guides will help you find the perfect turntable for your needs. Handy comparison tables make it easy to compare and contrast the features of each player. All buyer's guides include recommendations for different budgets.
Best Headphones For Vinyl (Buyer’s Guide And Reviews)
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. […]
Record Player For Sampling: Best Turntables To Sample Vinyl
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 […]
Modern Vertical Record Players: Reviews Of The Best Models
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 […]
Best Affordable Record Player: Top Budget Turntables Reviewed
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 […]
Best Record Player With Built-in Speakers: Reviews And Buyer’s Guide
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. […]
Record Player Stand: Reviews Of The Best Tables For Turntables
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 […]
Best Vintage Record Player: Reviews And 2021 Buyer’s Guide
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. […]
Best Record Player: Reviews & Comparison Of Top Turntables
The best record players allow you to enjoy your vinyl records the way they were meant to be enjoyed. Top record players coax a unique sound out of your record collection that brings back memories of a bygone era. Unlike old-fashioned players, the best modern turntables come with a number of additional features. For example, […]
Best Turntable Under $200 (Updated Jan 2021)
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 […]