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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon
A

60 reviews

$599
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Amazon
$599
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ebay (USED)
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#22 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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Best Sound Quality
TechGearLab · Best Turntables of 2022
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Recommended
Wirecutter · The 3 Best Turntables 2021
Exceptional sound quality
Affordable price for an entry-level audiophile turntable
Poor acoustic isolation
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Rega Planar 6
B

21 reviews

$1580
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hifiheaven
$1875
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basilaudio
$1875
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audioadvice
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#27 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
Reliable and upgradeable
Tonearm, dust cover, and aesthetics are praised
Some may need to upgrade the cartridge or phono stage for optimal sound quality
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Fluance RT82
A

47 reviews

$300
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fluance
$30
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ebay (USED)
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#1 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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#24 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
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#63 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audiophile
Ease of setup
Solid build
Minor design flaws (e.g. tone arm lift placement)
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
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212 reviews

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#5 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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Best For Most People
TechGearLab · Best Turntables of 2022
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Recommended
Wirecutter · The 3 Best Turntables 2021
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Great for 78 records
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Variable speed feature works well
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Stylus suited for 78s
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Might dial it up even more
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Fully manual
Fluance RT85
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38 reviews

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#2 most mentioned
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#44 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
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Great for audiophiles on a budget
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Comes with 2M blue cartridge
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Bright sounding compared to other turntables in its price range
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Cartridge is replaceable
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Pro-ject T1 Phono SB is not as good as the RT85
Rega Planar 3
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94 reviews

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#6 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audiophile
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#7 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
Versatile and upgradeable
Excellent value for its price range
Some users mention the delicate cueing lever as a minor drawback
Audio-Technica AT-LP60
A

89 reviews

$100
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audio-technica
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#3 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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Great for a starter turntable
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Built-in phono preamp
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Solid basic starter table
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Limited compared to more expensive models
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Step up from a suitcase style player
Audio-Technica AT-LP60XUSB
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52 reviews

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Best Bang for the Buck
TechGearLab · Best Turntables of 2022
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Great for vinyl converts
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Comes with a USB output
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Reliable and affordable
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Some people have had issues with it
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Sound quality depends on the amplifier and speakers
Fluance RT81
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73 reviews

$250
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fluance
$250
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ebay (USED)
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#4 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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Great for the price
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Beautiful design
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Top notch fit and finish
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Easy to use
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Good sound quality
Audio-Technica AT-LP60X
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75 reviews

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#8 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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Great for those who are not beginners or starters
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Improves sound quality over a suitcase player
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Good for those who are curious about vinyl
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Not an obvious night-and-day difference
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
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51 reviews

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#9 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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Great for vinyl enthusiasts
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Sounds great
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Easy to set up
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No complaints about the player itself
Rega Planar 1
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91 reviews

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#10 most mentioned
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#45 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audiophile
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#120 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
Ease of setup
Attractive finish
Some reviewers have noted issues with motor noise and anti-skate adjustment
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