{"title":"All Turntables","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"eat-c-major-turntable-ortofon-quintet-black-mc","title":"EAT C-Major Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/eat.html\"\u003eEAT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has been around for over two decades in Europe, they are relatively new to the US market. We had heard of the brand but never seen the product in person. That is, until CES 2017. \u003cstrong\u003eWe were so impressed that we decided to become a dealer on the spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEAT stands for European Audio Team and is owned by Jozefina Lichtenegger. Her design philosophy is to combine performance with beauty, and we have to say, the EAT products are just beautiful. We cover EAT’s very interesting history in great detail in our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/eat-c-sharp-turntable-review\"\u003ereview of the C-Sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e -- the bigger brother to the C-Major. While we won’t repeat it all here, she is married to Heinz Lichtenegger, the managing director of Pro-ject Audio Systems. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/pro-ject.html\"\u003ePro-ject\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has some amazing production facilities that EAT is able to take advantage of, but the two companies are run totally separate and don’t even really have any similarly designed products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html?brand=467\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT tables\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e start at $1,595 but go all the way up to over $11k, so the C-Major is the second turntable in their line. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is a fully manual table and comes in a stunning gloss black finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every EAT table is solidly built, and the C-Major weighs 20lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first time that we had a chance to play with the EAT turntables there were a couple of things that really impressed us right off the bat. Their striking appearance will obviously catch your attention. We’ve even had several happy EAT customers tell us that when they first got their table out of the box they just stared at it in awe. Once you start to put the table together, however, you will immediately get a great sense of the superb craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAT C-Major has a very similar look to the C-Sharp -- the same low slung body and \u003cstrong\u003emix of high gloss black, carbon fiber, and brushed aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e which make many of the other tables on the market look chunky in comparison. The plinth is made of carbon fiber and is nestled on some floating isolators inside a thin, high-gloss black base. The C-Major’s 9” tonearm features a carbon fiber arm tube and the heavy platter supports a special mat that is made from recycled LPs. It’s then topped off with a substantial record clamp. \u003cstrong\u003eThe whole combination just looks fantastic!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all great turntables, the C-Major is a fully manual turntable. You might think that a high-end table like this would be difficult to use, but we were pleasantly surprised to discover that it’s just the opposite! You simply turn it on, move the tonearm over the record, lower it down, and enjoy the tunes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll start from the bottom of the table and work our way up. The sleek and slim base is made out of a \u003cstrong\u003esuper dense MDF material\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inside, the low-noise motor is mounted to the lower sub-chassis which is isolated from the upper plinth with eight cone-shaped pieces of a high tech damping material called Thermoplastic Elastomer, or TPE. \u003cstrong\u003eThese provide great isolation from the motor and really do a great job damping out external vibrations.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want to feel the damping effect, simply push down gently on the plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plinth is made from an outer shell of carbon fiber sandwiched over MDF. The C-Major has \u003cstrong\u003ethree adjustable feet\u003c\/strong\u003e which make leveling everything a snap. The feet are also internally damped to reduce any external noise from getting up to the table. The EAT also includes a \u003cstrong\u003elow profile dust cover\u003c\/strong\u003e with the C-Major, which not only protects it, but also matches up with its sleek appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bearing for the inner platter is pretty similar to what you find in most turntables in this category. The inner platter has a shaft that drops into a bronze bearing well where its tip spins on a special plate made of a\u003cstrong\u003e near friction-free, teflon-like material\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer platter weighs in at a stout 4 lbs and has a great design. The top part that touches the record is made out of recycled vinyl, while the rest of the platter is a sandwich design of an aluminum\/magnesium alloy with TPE in the center. EAT puts more mass on the outer edge of the platter, which helps to give it a great flywheel effect. This combination of bearing and platter is one reason the EAT tables all have \u003cstrong\u003egreat speed consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e. Like the more expensive C-Sharp, the C-major also comes with an aluminum record clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there are lots of things we love about this table, one of our favorite aspects is the \u003cstrong\u003ecarbon fiber tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e that we mentioned earlier. It’s incredibly adjustable, allowing you to use a wide range of phono cartridges on it. These adjustments exude European precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of the tonearm is a combination of a uni-pivot and a more conventional Carden type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUni-pivot arms can move freely, not only across the record and up and down, but also rotating on the horizontal plane. Imagine an airplane coming in for a landing when you see the wings move up and down on each side in relation to the ground. The theory is there is some movement like this in the record grooves and being able to have freedom of movement allows the cartridge to track better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe downside of uni-pivots is they are a royal pain to adjust. \u003cstrong\u003eEAT came up with a brilliant solution that gives you the best of both worlds and we can attest to the fact that it works great!\u003c\/strong\u003e You get a small amount of movement where the arm can tip left to right, but it behaves more like a traditional pivoted arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear counterweight has an additional weighted insert that you can install for cartridges that are heavier than normal. The counterweight doesn’t have any markings like a lot of high end tonearms, so you will need a stylus pressure gauge to set the right force, but luckily EAT includes one in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou also have \u003cstrong\u003eazimuth adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e which allows you to adjust the tonearm left and right. When you look at your tonearm from the front while sitting on a record, the headshell should be parallel to the record surface. EAT lets you really fine tune this if you desire. Finally, you can even adjust the height of the tonearm rest and the cueing cylinder, allowing you to really dial things in for your cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anti-skating, EAT uses a \u003cstrong\u003egravity-based system\u003c\/strong\u003e which we really like. It is a little bit of a pain to set up, but we’ve been able to help everyone through it, so if you purchase one and have any trouble, just give us a call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, to change from 33 to 45, like a lot of tables out there, you simply lift off the outer platter and move the belt on the motor pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease don’t let all of these adjustments make you think this table is finicky or hard to set up. \u003cstrong\u003eThe best way to buy it is with the deal EAT has on the Ortofon Blue, Black MC, or their own JO5.\u003c\/strong\u003e These all come preset up and you save quite a bit with the package -- $250 or $500, which makes the table an amazing deal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo test out the EAT C-Major, we set up what we thought might be a typical rig. We used the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/cambridge-audio-cxa80-integrated-amplifier-1.html\"\u003eCambridge CXA80 integrated amp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/sutherland-kc-vibe-phono-stage.html\"\u003eSutherland KC Vibe phono stage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pair of \u003cstrong\u003eParadigm’s new Premier 800F towers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The table used the Ortofon Blue, which we think is probably the best way to go for the money with the C-Major.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst up was the classic \u003cem\u003eLandside\u003c\/em\u003e from Fleetwood Mac. When you have a great system that is well set up Stevie Nick’s voice should be dead center while the guitars float in between the speakers. This combo aced this test!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext up was Robbie Robertson’s \u003cem\u003eSomewhere Down the Crazy River\u003c\/em\u003e from his first solo album in 1987. We look for two things on this one. First, there are some very dynamic bass attacks as the track begins. Then later on, you can hear lots of emotion in his voice when he says \"Why do you always end up down at Nick's Cafe?\" , \"I don't know, the wind just kind of pushed me this way.\" It’s in the first “why” and “pushed me this way” on a great system you’ll hear all kinds of subtle inflections in his voice. While we have heard more on much more expensive rigs, this combination once again, really drew us into the music. \u003cstrong\u003ePlus, it nailed the bass attacks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter hearing this, we wanted to pull out our favorite cut for testing speed stability. This is \u003cem\u003ePink Houses \u003c\/em\u003efrom John Cougar's \u003cem\u003eUh-Huh\u003c\/em\u003e album. If the table has great speed stability, you’ll be tapping your foot to the music. Once again, the EAT was very impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one very special table. It has the ability with its precision tonearm to track really well and its isolation system helps it provide that great bass impact. \u003cstrong\u003eEAT designs are also winning us over for their speed purity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Finally, with its jewel of a tonearm, it's just fun to use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C-Major with the Ortofon Blue is $2,795. We feel this is the best way to go as it seems to us, once you get above $3k, you are probably going to start looking at the\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/eat-c-sharp-turntable.html\"\u003e C-Sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which does offer a lot more.\u003cstrong\u003e If your budget tops out at $3k, this is one amazing and extremely beautiful table!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EAT","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ None","offer_id":41287607189588,"sku":"EAT:CMAJOR-NOCART","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Jo No. 5 MC","offer_id":41287607222356,"sku":"EAT:CMAJOR-JO5","price":3949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ Ortofon Quintet Black MC","offer_id":41287607287892,"sku":"EAT:CMAJOR-OO-BLK","price":3045.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ Ortofon Quintet Blue MC","offer_id":41287607320660,"sku":"EAT:CMAJOR","price":3349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproducteaeat-cmajor_2.jpg?v=1718137252"},{"product_id":"eat-b-sharp-turntable-black","title":"EAT B-Sharp Turntable","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures the new B-Note tonearm, made from a carbon fiber alloy that is light yet rigid with a black anodized aluminum headshell. The B-Note tonearm provides all of the key features for cartridge alignment and adjustability: VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle), SRA (Stylus Rake Angle), VTF (Vertical Tracking Force), azimuth and a slotted headshell for overhang \/ offset angle.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe anti-skate mechanism has been engineered for more intuitive calibration, making setup of the B-Sharp notably easier than competitive products.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA proprietary low noise motor, floating chassis, aluminum platter and a high-density MDF low profile base are included as standard features of the B-Sharp. Like the C-Major, the B-Sharp uses a high-tech TPE (thermoplastic elastomers) suspension system that works in concert with adjustable feet that provide levelling ability for the table.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes equipped with a factory installed Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge, hinged dustcover, low mass aluminum record clamp, and a felt platter mat-all included.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EAT","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287608500308,"sku":"EAT:BSHARP-BLK","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41287608533076,"sku":"EAT:BSHARP-WHT","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproducteaeat-b-sharp_alt2.jpg?v=1718137246"},{"product_id":"eat-c-sharp-turntable-jo-no-5-mc-black","title":"EAT C-Sharp Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/is-the-vinyl-revival-real-yes-and-heres-why\"\u003evinyl sales the highest they've been in decades\u003c\/a\u003e, there is certainly no shortage of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e on the market to choose from. While roaming the halls of CES 2017, we came across a product lineup fairly new to the US that caught our attention for it’s very high build-quality and attention to detail. When we walked into their suite, EAT was a name we had heard for years, but we had never had the opportunity to take a hard look at their products. After hearing the history of the company, we knew we were in good hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/eat.html\/\"\u003eEAT is an acronym for European Audio Team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the 1990’s demand for high-quality vacuum tubes was on the rise. A company called VAIC located in the Czech Republic was making waves for some amazing handbuilt tubes. Jozefina Lichtenegger was getting her MBA in Economics and interestingly enough, her sister was married to the owner of VAIC. She started helping out the family business and their reputation grew. After almost 16 years making tubes, VAIC faded away but Jozefina arranged a buyout of Tesla Vrsovice, a large tube maker in Prague, to continue with production of these great tubes. Soon after this, she designed a tube phono stage and tonearm and EAT was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was followed by some very well made high-end turntables. In 2003, while Jozefina was looking for distributors, she met Heinz Lichtenegger, the director of Pro-Ject Audio Systems. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/pro-ject.html\"\u003ePro-ject\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the largest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/content\/audio\/high-performance\/\"\u003ehigh-performance audio\u003c\/a\u003e manufacturers in the world today and their \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-debut-carbon-turntable.html\"\u003eDebut Carbon turntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are legendary for their great performance and value. They have a huge factory in Prague.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were soon married and quickly drew a line in the sand, agreeing not to create competing products and to run their businesses separately. EAT does benefit, however, from having the large-scale Pro-ject production facilities available to them. It really is a great story, and EAT today still hand blows some of the best vacuum tubes in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it’s more of an entry model in their lineup, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/catalog\/product\/view\/id\/4002\/s\/eat-c-sharp-turntable-1\/category\/26\/\"\u003eC-Sharp turntable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which we will be reviewing today, is by no means an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/3-entry-level-turntables\"\u003eentry-level turntable\u003c\/a\u003e. It’s an extremely well-made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/manual-vs-automatic-turntables\/\"\u003emanual turntable\u003c\/a\u003e that even \u003cstrong\u003ecomes with a $1,000 Ortofon Quintet Black moving coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also the best-selling turntable in EAT’s lineup of tables which run from $1,495 all the way up to around $20,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we first looked at the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/eat.html\/\"\u003eEAT turntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, two things really impressed us -- the \u003cstrong\u003egreat looking design and the superb build quality\u003c\/strong\u003e. They just exude European precision. Like many of our favorite turntables, the C-Sharp is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/manual-vs-automatic-turntables\/\"\u003efully manual turntable\u003c\/a\u003e. This means to operate it you’ll turn it on, manually lower the tonearm using the damped cueing lever, then at the end of your record, use the cueing lever again to raise the arm. At Audio Advice we prefer manual tables for their simplicity. There’s an argument to be made that the lack of mechanical parts also prevents issues such as resonance from affecting the tables great sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe look of the C-Sharp is quite stunning. Unlike many high-end turntables, the C-Sharp is \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and relatively low-profile\u003c\/strong\u003e. The carbon fiber plinth sits in a high-gloss black base with a thin edge. The platter is much larger than a 12” record and tapers up to the high tech mat. A substantial record clamp is included in the box. The tonearm is also a work of art, \u003cstrong\u003econstructed from carbon fiber and highly-polished aluminum components\u003c\/strong\u003e. The whole thing looks like something you would expect to find under the hood of a $1m race car!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as you begin to interact with the C-Sharp it quickly becomes clear that build quality it is second to none. This is to be expected for it’s nearly $3,500 price point, but it’s just an incredibly well put together table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-c-sharp-beauty-shot.jpg\" alt=\"EAT c-sharp top angle view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low profile base of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/catalog\/product\/view\/id\/4002\/s\/eat-c-sharp-turntable-1\/category\/26\/\"\u003eC-Sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is made out of the highest density MDF available. The ultra-low-noise motor is mounted to the base along with \u003cstrong\u003e10 cone-shaped damping feet\u003c\/strong\u003e made out of a new high tech energy absorbing material called \u003cstrong\u003eTPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plinth constructed from a sandwich design of carbon fiber over MDF. The base has three adjustable feet, which allow you to get things perfectly leveled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main platter bearing sits on the carbon fiber plinth which is supported by the TPE columns. This makes for a \u003cstrong\u003egreat isolation system\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you gently push down on the plinth, you can even feel the spring of these columns. The combination of these features limits the amount of noise able to get back into the system, maximizing the sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe turntable bearing is one of the most unique designs we have seen.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an oversized inverted design with a resonance-free ceramic ball bearing on top. The larger inner platter has a massive brass bearing which sits on top of the ball bearing and also extends above the inner platter to provide a perfect fit for the substantial outer platter. Everything fits together with incredible precision! Any vibration noise that does make its wait though is just transferred out to the TPE columns. Quite a brilliant design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main outer platter is very heavy, coming in \u003cstrong\u003ejust an ounce shy of 11 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e! When you flip it over, see why they made it larger than an LP. The outer perimeter is a weighted ring to give it a flywheel effect. The main platter itself is another sandwich-type design, this time with a very inert aluminum sandwiching some more TPE material. The part of the platter that contacts the record is constructed from recycled records! Topping the platter is a threaded spindle for the included heavy-duty machined record clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be honest, it’s a little scary during the setup process, trying to center an 11-pound platter on the inner platter. It’s a precision fit, so you’ve got to get it line up just right. \u003cstrong\u003eBe careful not to mash your fingers as you lower it\u003c\/strong\u003e. The good news is that it fits perfectly and you should really only have to do this the first time you set it up. We recommend you attach the clamp, screw it on firmly, and then gently lower it down while holding it by the clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the belt is a bit exotic. It’s constructed from a \u003cstrong\u003especial antistatic rub\u003c\/strong\u003e, is round like many ultra-high-end turntable belts, and is polished for uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the rest of the turntable, \u003cstrong\u003ethe tonearm also has a ton of great technology buried inside\u003c\/strong\u003e of it. It’s a combination of a unipivot tonearm and traditional pivot design with the middle bearing being a unipivot. When you move it around, you can’t feel any play at all, which is something we look for. It also is virtually friction-free. The arm tube is made of carbon filled with a special silicone grease to damp out any resonances. This arm can fully support just about any type of high-end cartridge you would want to use, which our customers love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm has \u003cstrong\u003efully adjustable vertical tracking height\u003c\/strong\u003e. You’ll need a stylus pressure gauge to set the tracking force as it is all gravity and there are no markings on the counterweight. Fortunately, a very nice one is included with the table. The \u003cstrong\u003eanti-skating is a very clever gravity design\u003c\/strong\u003e as well, but you’ll need some pretty good eyesight to get it all set up properly. It has to screw into the side of the tonearm base, then wrap around. Once it's set up, there is no risk of it getting changed, like some gravity designs, but is just a little trickier to start with. Of course, \u003cstrong\u003eif you purchase your C-Sharp from Audio Advice, we will do all of this for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe external power supply is fully isolated and easily allows you to switch between 33 and 45.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has an AC generator built in for totally clean and stable power to the motor.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Finally, the package we are testing \u003cstrong\u003ecomes fitted with an Ortofon Quintet Black\u003c\/strong\u003e. When you consider the C-Sharp without a cartridge is $2,995 and with the $1,000 Quintet Black, it's $3,495, you get a $500 savings buying the package -- an incredible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had recently set up a nice system to run our new \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/goldenear-triton-reference-floorstanding-tower-speaker.html\"\u003eGolden Ear Triton Reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e using a \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna Dialogue integrated amp\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eSutherland Duo phono stage\u003c\/strong\u003e. We decided that this would be a fun rig to use to test out the EAT C-Sharp. First off, that combo sounds just amazing! The Tritons have a powered sub built in and the Prima Luna had no trouble driving them. T\u003cstrong\u003ehe system provided an incredibly warm, rich sound\u003c\/strong\u003e -- just as we would expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe set up the Sutherland for 100 ohms and set the gain to 60db and started spinning some vinyl. The first thing we noticed was the great deep bass extension. We had on a Norah Jones record with some acoustic bass. Not only was it deep and full, but you could hear all of the harmonics of the instruments. The way her voice floated dead center with such a great sense of effortlessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamics were also outstanding, especially on an old Judds album, \u003cem\u003eWhy Not Me\u003c\/em\u003e. This one was really fun to listen to. Changing over to some Miles Davis \u003cem\u003eKind of Blue\u003c\/em\u003e was just stunning. Every instrument stood out in a huge soundstage, yet each one was the right size and precisely located, never wavering. We finally cued up one of our favorite LP’s for rhythm and pacing, John Cougar’s “Pink Houses” cut from his \u003cem\u003eUh-Huh\u003c\/em\u003e album. The C-Sharp passed this test with flying colors as we had our feet tapping within the first few bars!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing the C-Sharp is a great experience as well.\u003c\/strong\u003e You drop the weight on the center spindle and give the center portion a spin to lock it in. Push 33 or 45 on the speed control box, wait until the light stops flashing to indicate things are up to speed and then lower the tonearm. The Quintet makes cueing up songs very easy as its square body makes it easy to line up the groove you want to land in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just loved using the C-Sharp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e at all price points, so we certainly understand that a $3,500 turntable isn’t for everyone. With that being said, if you are serious about your vinyl and want something that has tons of great engineering, incredible sound, sleek, elegant good looks, \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e is a real pleasure to use, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/eat-c-sharp-turntable.html\"\u003eEAT C-Sharp turntable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e should be on your shortlist. Just remember to find a sturdy shelf to set it on, as the table weighs in at 30 pounds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EAT","offers":[{"title":"Jo No. 5 MC \/ Black","offer_id":41287610040404,"sku":"EAT:CSHARP-JO5-BLK","price":5799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jo No. 5 MC \/ White","offer_id":41287610138708,"sku":"EAT:CSHARP-JO5-WHT","price":5799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"None \/ Black","offer_id":41287610171476,"sku":"EAT:CSHARP-NOCART-BLK","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ White","offer_id":41287610204244,"sku":"EAT:CSHARP-NOCART-WHT","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ortofon Quintet Black MC \/ White","offer_id":41287610237012,"sku":"EAT:CSHARP-ORTMC-WHT","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ortofon Quintet Black MC \/ Black","offer_id":41287610269780,"sku":"EAT:CSHARP-ORTMC-BLK","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproducteaeat-csharp_2.jpg?v=1718137256"},{"product_id":"mh-mmf23-white","title":"Music Hall MMF-2.3 Turntable - Black","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately isolated DC synchronous motor for superior speed stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Music Hall Spirit moving-magnet cartridge with replaceable elliptical stylus. The cartridge is properly aligned and pre-mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop tier 8.6\" carbon fiber tonearm with aluminum headshell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick and easy to assemble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes dust cover and 45 rpm adaptor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Music Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41287614627924,"sku":"MH:MMF23-BLK","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductmhmh-mmf23.jpg?v=1718137265"},{"product_id":"music-hall-mmf-5-3-turntable-black","title":"Music Hall MMF-5.3 Turntable - Black","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight's center of gravity is level with the stylus tip, is decoupled from the arm, and acts as a resonance damper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC synchronous motor for superior speed stability separately isolated on the lower platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes properly aligned and pre-mounted Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge with a replaceable nude elliptical diamond stylus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamically balanced alloy platter with soft felt mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust cover and 45 rpm adaptor included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Music Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41287617151060,"sku":"MH:MMF53-BLK","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductmhmh-mmf53.jpg?v=1718137273"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-rpm-1-carbon-turntable-red","title":"Pro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pro-Ject RPM1 Carbon may look a little funky, but we have to say if you can handle no dust cover and something that looks more like a spaceship than a turntable, the Pro-Ject RPM-1 has an incredible sound. It was specifically designed to be a high-quality table that doesn’t compromise sound quality at a modest price. A combination of a low resonance chassis with an inverted MDF platter bearing and a ceramic ball minimizes noise and reduces rumble. Pro-Ject even individually balances each platter. An outboard 15 Volt AC motor is driven using an ultra-precision AC generator with a DC power supply for enhanced speed stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RPM1 comes with a precision S-shaped tonearm constructed from a combination of carbon, aluminum, and resin and comes with a Sumiko Rainier cartridge pre-mounted. This arm is fully adjustable to handle any cartridge you might upgrade to later. The RPM-1 is not for everyone, but if you want amazing sound and a table that will certainly raise some eyebrows, check out the RPM-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287627636820,"sku":"PRO:RPM1-BLK","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":41287627669588,"sku":"PRO:RPM1-RED","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41287627702356,"sku":"PRO:RPM1-WHT","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductrprpm1-red.jpg?v=1718137309"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-rpm-3-carbon-turntable-black","title":"Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003eRPM 3 Carbon utilizes evolutionary enhancements to improve the performance of RPM series: A low resonance chassis holds an inverted platter bearing with ceramic ball for further reduced rumble. All ingredients add up to a miracle in sound for the price and ultra-stylish look!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision belt drive using synchronous motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW Ultra-precision DC-driven AC generator motor power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW Inverted platter bearing with ceramic ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter made from MDF using vinyl mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes factory-mounted with the Sumiko Moonstone MM cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287629078612,"sku":"PRO:RPM3-BLK","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":41287629111380,"sku":"PRO:RPM3-RED","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41287629144148,"sku":"PRO:RPM3-WHT","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductprpro-rpm3-w.jpg?v=1718137307"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-1-turntable-black","title":"Rega Planar 1 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many audio companies that sprang up in the golden days of audio, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has a pretty interesting history. Their founder, Roy Gandy had a deep-seeded love of music along with a passion for tinkering with audio gear to produce better sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a hobby, he enjoyed helping his friends put together \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/best-turntable-setups-for-under-1000\/\"\u003ebudget systems\u003c\/a\u003e. However, he found that most of his time was spent messing around with and modifying their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, in order to make them sound good. When it came to producing quality sound, most people back then thought only about the speakers and not as much about the turntable itself. Roy understood what any true audio enthusiast understands -- that every aspect affects the sound, from the source to the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1973, Roy was building turntables at home in his spare time. In 1975 he produced the Planar 2, followed in 1977 by the Planar 3. Move ahead over 40 years and over 2,000 Rega turntables come off their line every month, thanks to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/is-the-vinyl-revival-real-yes-and-heres-why\/\"\u003ebooming vinyl revival\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, their team of engineers is focused on advancing the art of turntables, while sticking to their roots. They are interested in one thing -- making sure the sound is true to the music and lets through the emotional qualities and rhythm and pacing characteristics that good turntables are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we will be reviewing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eRega’s entry-level Planar 1 turntable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a complete overhaul of the Rega RP1 which came before it. Due to its great quality build and sound, as well as it’s sub $500 price, the Planar 1 has quickly become one of the most popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/3-entry-level-turntables\/\"\u003eentry-level turntables\u003c\/a\u003e in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 1 (which we will refer to interchangeably as the P1 as well throughout this review) is a manual, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/belt-drive-vs-direct-drive-turntables\/\"\u003ebelt-drive turntable\u003c\/a\u003e, like many of the best high-performance turntables in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several reasons why these types of turntables are so popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the way the platter is spun, there are three different types of turntables -- idler wheel, direct-drive, and belt-drive. The very first turntables were idler wheel. With this type of a table, a motor with a rubber outer ring contacts the inside of the turntable platter, using friction to spin the platter. This is a very noisy type of design that is not really found much these days, for obvious reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect drive is popular due to the fact it starts up instantly and is safe for spinning the platter backwards for DJ type use. However, with direct-drive the platter becomes part of the motor and can pick up motor noise. Direct drive is also constantly correcting the speed, so it’s less pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt drive gives you the advantage of isolating the platter from the motor as little to no noise passes through the belt. Once the platter gets up to speed, the speed is usually very consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor over 40 years, Rega has opted for belt-drive designs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the P1 (even at a great beginner price) is no exception. In addition, the motor is suspended on an isolation system that reduces noise even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is also a manual turntable. This means that you have to lower and raise the tonearm manually in order for the stylus (or needle) to make contact with the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing this manually as opposed to automatically eliminates the need for all of the gears and other mechanisms required to lift the tonearm, again minimizing noise. \u003cstrong\u003eAll of Rega’s turntables are manual turntables for this reason.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe really like the look of the Rega turntables and the Planar 1 is no exception. It’s simple and elegant, available in gloss black or white. It also comes with a dust cover in order to protect it and give it a nice finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Rega turntable is manufactured in their UK factory\u003c\/strong\u003e and the build quality is impeccable all the way up and down the line. From a construction quality standpoint, it’s really difficult to tell when you move from the entry-level P1 to a P3 or P6. They’re all just so well-made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rega-planar-1-overhead-1.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 1 overhead view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s start with the plinth -- the main platform of the turntable. Rega likes to use a lightweight plinth to help any external noise filter out through the turntables feet. In the case of the P1, \u003cstrong\u003ethe plinth is a sandwich melamine construction wrapped in a high pressure acrylic laminate\u003c\/strong\u003e. This type of design also cancels noise out by having different thicknesses of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter is the large circular disk that the vinyl record sits on. \u003cstrong\u003eThe P1’s platter is made of a heavy phenolic material\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is thicker and heavier around the outer edge, giving it a better flywheel effect, which leads to more consistent speeds. All of the Rega turntables above the Planar 1 use an even heavier glass platter, but this is a great way to get most of the benefits while still keeping the cost of the P1 reasonable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many other turntable brands out there just use other manufacturers tonearms, Rega makes their own. Their arms have been winning awards for years. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Rega P1 uses the new RB110 tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s specifically \u003cstrong\u003edesigned to work with the Rega Carbon moving magnet phono cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, which comes pre-mounted on the P1. It doesn’t offer as many adjustments as some of Rega’s other arms do, but for the money, it’s a great tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the bearings, it’s important that they be tight but provide as little friction as possible. Many turntables we test fail when we get to this part of the evaluation. It’s pretty easy to test by carefully grasping the tonearm at the front and moving it front to back to see if there is any play in the bearing. We call that bearing chatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, zero balance the arm and see if it moves freely from side to side. You’ll want to be careful of your stylus when you do this, as they’re very delicate and can break or bend easily. Needless to say, the RB110 on the Planar 1 passes the test with flying colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main bearing, which the platter sits on, is another extremely important part of any turntable. If the bearing creates any kind of noise at all, it can be transmitted up the platter and eventually to the stylus. You may have heard this in some less expensive turntables in the form of a background rumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe P1 has a bearing that is very similar to the one use in their more expensive Planar 2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hub that the outer platter sits on is made of a phenolic material with a stainless steel spindle that drops down into a bronze bearing well. You’ll notice that when you first install the inner hub, it will fit in perfectly. Place the outer platter on, give it a spin, and we bet you won’t hear the slightest hint of noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Rega tables also use 24-volt brushless motors that are isolated from the plinth\u003c\/strong\u003e. They’ve perfected this design over the years to the point where the motor provides a solid speed to the pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018 Rega added a new model to the series, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-plus-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 1 Plus\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Plus is identical to the Planar 1, with the addition of a built in phono preamp.\u003c\/strong\u003e The phono preamp is designed to work great with the Rega Carbon cartridge supplied with the Planar 1. This allows the Planar 1 Plus to be easily connected to a pair of powered speakers or a system lacking a phono preamp. The only thing to consider is the built in phono preamp is always on. Should you ever want to purchase a better phono preamp, it would not work with the Planar 1 Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, at least in the theory, the tech is all there! Now let’s talk about how it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rega-planar-1-features.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 1 detail\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rega P1 is super simple to set up. You simply unpack it, place the counterweight on the rear of the arm, screw it all the way in, take off the stylus guard, put on the platter and you are up and running. When it comes to turntables, it doesn’t get much simpler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow on a record, start the table up, and have a listen. If you are upgrading from a more basic turntable, the first thing you will notice is a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful purity to the music\u003c\/strong\u003e. We feel this is due to the \u003cstrong\u003egreat speed consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e you find in all of Regas tables and the high-quality tonearm which helps the cartridge held steady in the record grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s just a fun table to listen to. \u003cstrong\u003eThe rhythm and pacing are fantastic and the bass line is tight and rich while the upper frequencies stay smooth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003ecompare the P1 to more expensive Rega tables\u003c\/a\u003e, it is clear when you move up that you do get a jump up in sound with each model. However, what is interesting is the P1 does not do anything wrong. If you compare it to say a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003eRega P3\u003c\/a\u003e, you will hear more into the music, with deeper lows and more clarity to the top end along with a more effortless spacious sound, but the P1 does nothing (like some tables can do) to annoy your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn other words, you’ll not know that you are missing anything unless you compare.\u003c\/strong\u003e The P1 plays your records with such a musical perspective that you can listen for hours and never tire of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe feel this is a great characteristic. Getting all this great sound with just a $60 phono cartridge is pretty amazing. While it limits flexibility, as we mentioned before, we would much rather see a decent cartridge mounted on a really nice tonearm than a great cartridge on an arm with bearing chatter and friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything Rega has learned in their past 40+ years of making tables comes together in the P1, providing a level of sound that is simply amazing for the money. And if you want more, there are 5 Rega models above it offering even better sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are considering taking the plunge into the world of vinyl or wanting to move up from that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/50-dollar-jensen-turntable-amazon\/\"\u003e$100 all-in-one table\u003c\/a\u003e (that not only sounds bad, but is ruining your records, by the way), the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great choice. It sets up in about 2 minutes, is easy to use and is musically very rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-plus-turntable.html\"\u003ePlus model\u003c\/a\u003e, with the built in phono preamp, makes this table super easy to add to a set of powered speakers or entry level amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this deep dive into the P1 has piqued your curiosity about what else is out there, we invite you to take a look at our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003ecomparison of the P1, P2, and P3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287629701204,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-MB","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41287629799508,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-MW","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/PL1mattblackoffsidewide.jpg?v=1766170544"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-3-turntable-black-1","title":"Rega Planar 3 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing the multi-award winning and five-time Product of the Year (RP3) was never going to be an easy task. It took Rega's team of designers (headed up by Rega's Roy Gandy) two years to develop the all new 'Planar 3' following the biggest re-design of the iconic 'three' model ever seen. Their team worked tirelessly to improve every aspect of this turntable offering improved ergonomics, usability and first and foremost, sonic performance for a definite winner for your vinyl collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRB330 tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned using the latest 3D CAD \u0026amp; CAM technology, the new RB330 is the culmination of more than 35 years of tonearm design experience. Featuring a brand new bearing housing, and our latest tonearm tube designed using intelligent redistribution of mass ensure this arm will exhibit fewer points of possible resonance. Extreme stability with almost friction free movement from the new high precision bearing assemblies guarantees to gather more information from your vinyl than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing a new bias assembly, re-designed stiffer vertical bearing housing, integrated arm clip and an improved spring housing with easier to read numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega made, new low capacitance phono cable with Neutrik plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved lower friction, precision horizontal and vertical bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew design 100g mild steel balance weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlinth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh gloss acrylic, laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance, ergonomically positioned power switch. Three plinth finishes available gloss black, white and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble braces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImproved thicker 3mm phenolic bottom brace and new metalised skin phenolic top brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearing housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRe-designed brass main hub central bearing, improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub platter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRe-designed sub platter, improved accuracy and improved stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew float glass \"Optiwhite\" polished rim 12mm Improved accuracy in manufacture and stunning looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRe-designed foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew improved foot to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24V motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImproved new motor control PCB with integration for the addition of Neo PSU for electronic speed change and improved advanced anti-vibration circuit (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor cover tray\u003c\/strong\u003e with integrated cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":41287632322644,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-BLK","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Rega ND3 MM","offer_id":42386400542804,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND3-BLK","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Rega ND5 MM","offer_id":42386400575572,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND5-BLK","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Rega ND3 MM","offer_id":42386400673876,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND3-RED","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":42386400739412,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-WHT","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Rega ND3 MM","offer_id":42386400804948,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND3-WHT","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Rega ND5 MM","offer_id":42386400837716,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND5-WHT","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":42386400870484,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-OAK","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak \/ Rega ND3 MM","offer_id":42386400936020,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND3-OAK","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak \/ Rega ND5 MM","offer_id":42386400968788,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND5-OAK","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/rega-planar3-black_5eab0016-51d7-4754-9b2b-28152a7e028b.jpg?v=1718137338"},{"product_id":"vpi-scout-21-turntable-white","title":"VPI Scout 21 Turntable","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTaking the design cues of the VPI Prime Scout, the Scout 21 is an evolution of its predecessor with and improved 300 RPM motor housing, and improved isolation feet.  Paired with a JMW 9 Tonearm!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287633272916,"sku":"VPI:SCOUT21-BLK","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":41287633305684,"sku":"VPI:SCOUT21-WAL","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41287633338452,"sku":"VPI:SCOUT21-WHT","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/front_uncovered.jpg?v=1718137322"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-6-turntable-ania-pro-white","title":"Rega Planar 6 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e produced their first turntable back in 1973, in a garage that was just a short hop away from their current UK factory. For nearly 45 years, they have continued to manufacture their products in the UK, focusing on producing turntables that not only sound great but are an incredible value, no matter the price point. Rega backs up everything they make with a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime warranty against manufacturing defects\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s not uncommon to see 40-year-old Rega turntables in our shop that still run and look great all these years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that makes Rega unique is that they do not create new products simply for the sake of releasing a new model. It is only when their engineers come up with enough improvements to make a significant difference, that Rega releases a new turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s review, we are taking a look at the new \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-6-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 6 (P6)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The P6 falls right in the middle of Rega’s great turntable lineup with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-8-turntable.html\"\u003eP8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and RP10 above it, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003eP1, P2, and P3\u003c\/a\u003e below it. As you might have guessed, it is an improvement on their long-term standard, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-rp6-turntable.html\"\u003eRP6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has been around for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P6 is available in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-6-turntable.html\"\u003ethree different versions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eFor $1,875 you get the table itself with no cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. Above that are two versions where Rega bundles the Planar 6 with two of their cartridges, offering significant package savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor $2,245 you can get the Rega Planar 6 paired with the Rega Exact moving magnet cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you want another step up, you can get a package that includes the \u003cstrong\u003eRega Planar 6 and Rega’s brand new Ania moving coil cartridge for $2,595\u003c\/strong\u003e. Regardless of which package you choose, you will save $200 by purchasing the package versus buying the cartridge and the turntable separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design philosophy that Rega adheres to for all of their turntables focuses on three primary objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin the platter at the most consistent speed possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimize vibrations by using a light and stiff system that dumps resonance out through the turntables feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilize a tonearm and cartridge combination that tracks your records perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Rega Planar 6, the team at Rega combines technology they’ve used in some of their more expensive tables with a few new tricks, to set a new standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega turntable\u003c\/a\u003e is a pure \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/manual-vs-automatic-turntables\/\"\u003emanual design\u003c\/a\u003e, and the Planar 6 is no different. This means you will need to start it up with a button press, lower the tonearm onto the record yourself, and at the end of the record, pick up the tonearm. The majority (actually probably 99.9%) of the high-performance turntables in the world today utilize a manual design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you make turntables designed to last 40 years or more, they have to be built extremely well. The new Planar 6 is no exception. From the minute you pull it out of the box, you can tell it is a fine piece of machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the plinth on the new Planar 1, 2, and 3 turntables have glossy finishes, the Planar 6 opts instead for a \u003cstrong\u003ePolaris Grey matte finish with a high-gloss black polymer edge trim\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is just beautiful! When you pull the turntable out of the box and you have just the plinth in your hand, you will notice that although it hardly weighs anything, it feels extremely rigid. It is truly a great combination of technology and design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"rega planar 6  black\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/rega-planar-6-front-view.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has been one of our best-selling turntables since it’s release. Now that the Planar 6 has been released, some folks may be interested in the differences between the two tables. For those of you who have narrowed your options down the Rega Planar 3 and Rega Planar 6, \u003cstrong\u003echeck out our comparison write-up\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 6 is loaded with high tech components designed to improve your vinyl playback experience. We’ll start at the bottom and go up from there in order to touch on all the great features found in the Planar 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega, as always, paid a lot of attention to their turntable feet and came up with an improved design for the Planar 6. The feet are made of a new, ultra-lightweight rubber material called Santoprene. They are hollow cones with aluminum reinforcement trim rings. The feet are a crucial component of the table as they are designed to filter out any external energy through them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feet are attached to the new plinth, constructed from a new, ultra-lightweight Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core that is sandwiched between two layers of ultra-thin high-pressure laminate. Tancast 8 was developed for the aerospace industry and it turns out is a great material for the type of design Rega deploys in their tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the engineers from Rega that we spoke with, \u003cstrong\u003ethis new plinth is a true breakthrough in material technology and offers big performance improvements over their previous designs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main bearing is Rega’s classic brass bearing, but with the Planar 6 they step up to a single-piece machined aluminum hub. The hub is the small round part that goes down into the bearing. The larger outer platter sits on top of the hub. The outer platter only touches the hub in a few spots along its outer edge where there are tiny raised pieces on the top of the hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 6 has a dual layer float glass platter. It has more glass around about the middle 50% and out for a better flywheel effect to keep speed consistent. As you might suspect, float glass is super flat, which also helps keep things spinning at a perfect pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo drive the hub, Rega includes their new white Reference belt with the Planar 6. This is machined to a higher tolerance than their standard belt. They also developed a new custom spindle for the motor side of the belt that is tapered to reduce friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor itself is a low-noise 24-volt design. Each motor is individually tuned to the external Neo power supply that comes with the Planar 6. The Neo PSU uses a DSP-based sinewave generator and a high-precision crystal clock oscillator to generate a super-consistent speed. The speed can be fine-tuned with a little screw on the back side of the Neo PSU. The AC power cable attaches to the Neo PSU and it connects to the Planar 6 with a custom cable. Having an external motor power supply is a great way to reduce any noise from a power supply that your phono cartridge might otherwise pick up. This is not unique to Rega as many high-performance turntables use this method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Rega’s other high-performance tables, the Planar 6 has an aluminum brace that locks the tonearm base to the main bearing. The tonearm used on the Planar 6 is their relatively new RB330 which was introduced with the new Planar 3. The RB330 is an engineering feat in and of itself with its zero tolerance bearings. We loved it on the Planar 3 and think it is a great match for the Planar 6 as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we mentioned earlier, the Planar 6 is available without a cartridge or you can purchase one of the packages that include either the Exact or Ania. The tonearm cables are non-detachable but are very high-quality with great materials and solid connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the Rega Planar 6 includes a dust cover that appears to have a slight grey tin, rather than the clear covers that come with the Rega Planar 1, 2, and 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"rega planar 6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/rega-planar-6-neo-ttpsu.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore we get into this, let us just say that we may have gone a little overboard on our setup rig to listen to the new Planar 6. We wanted to be able to reveal everything and anything to truly test the turntable. For the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps.html\"\u003ephono stage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, we used the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps.html?brand=312\"\u003eSutherland\u003c\/a\u003e Duo, feeding a Mark Levinson 512 integrated amp, driving a pair of Martin Logan Impression 11A’s. Cables were all Transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pulled out three classic vinyl albums, Fleetwood Mac’s \u003cem\u003eRumors\u003c\/em\u003e, Robbie Robertson’s solo debut album with the same title, and the classic Verve release of Gilberto and Getz’s \u003cem\u003eThe Girl from Ipanema\u003c\/em\u003e released in 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tried to test it on one of our favorite heavy-duty isolation bases that we usually use with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/vpi.html\"\u003eVPI turntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. It became apparent right from the start that something was missing so we removed the isolation base -- the improvement in bass detail is significant. Our suggestion is to just let the Planar 6 do its thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound of the Planar 6 with the Exact is super smooth and almost mellow, really exuding what vinyl is all about. We found ourselves tapping our toes on some of the more rhythmic songs thanks to the Planar 6’s great speed consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which we love, we were able to immediately tell that the bass in the P6 went much deeper with an improved impact. There was also a significant reduction in surface noise. We find this with every really great turntable that has good speed control and isolation, but it was unusual to experience it in this price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparation and dimensionality were amazing, especially on \u003cem\u003eThe Girl from Ipanema\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Planar 6 is one of those audio products that just gets you excited to dig out more and more old records to play.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking with the RB330 arm was impressive as well. On some tables, as you get to the last song, you might hear a bit more distortion. This is not the case with the Planar 6. It tracks precisely to the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe decided to then give the Ania cartridge a whirl.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once it was mounted up (we love Rega’s three-point cartridge mounting system on their better cartridges by the way) we changed the loading and gain in the Sutherland to match the Ania, which is a moving coil cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a good \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps.html\"\u003ephono stage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of dealing with a moving coil, we strongly recommend that you spend the extra $200 for the Ania combo. You’ll get a much more extended top end, slightly tighter and more extended bass, and a better level of detail extraction. But if you really love that super sweet and smooth sound of a moving magnet, you’ll be plenty happy with the Exact combo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt around $2,000 for the table and cartridge, the Planar 6 is not going to be for everyone. Considering the popularity of the Planar 3, however, we feel confident that the Planar 6 is going to find a large and loyal audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it’s in your budget, the Planar 6 is a table you should be able to love for the next several decades. Like any great turntable, the better your system, the more you will appreciate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Audio Advice, we love the way music comes through on a table that has pure speed. 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We have been a dealer since 1980 and sold some of the very first HW19s created by Harry Weisfeld. Let us help you find the perfect turntable set up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287637401684,"sku":"VPI:PLAYER-BLK","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maple","offer_id":41287637434452,"sku":"VPI:PLAYER-MAP","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":41287637467220,"sku":"VPI:PLAYER-WAL","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41287637499988,"sku":"VPI:PLAYER-WHT","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/front_1.jpg?v=1718137336"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-vt-e-turntable-black","title":"Pro-Ject VT-E Vertical Belt-Drive Turntable","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVertical standing or wall mount option included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecord clamp for secure record fixing,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstant playback with super-easy set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow vibration synchronous motor and DC power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-adjusted tracking force and anti-skating force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287867891796,"sku":"PRO:VTE-BLK","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":41287867957332,"sku":"PRO:VTE-RED","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":42185470541908,"sku":"PRO:VTE-WHT","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductprpro-vte-blk_1.jpg?v=1750870692"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-rpm-5-carbon-turntable-black","title":"Pro-Ject RPM 5 Carbon Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003eRPM 5 Carbon utilizes a radical concept with a lot of innovations, that originate from its big brother RPM 9 Carbon: A low resonance chassis holds a newly designed inverted platter bearing with ceramic ball for further reduced rumble. All ingredients add up to a miracle in sound for the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RPM 5 Carbon ships with the Sumiko Amethyst MM cartridge preinstalled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287868678228,"sku":"PRO:RPM5-BLK","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":41287868710996,"sku":"PRO:RPM5-RED","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductprpro-rpm5-b.jpg?v=1718138021"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-1-plus-turntable-matte-black","title":"Rega Planar 1 PLUS Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many audio companies that sprang up in the golden days of audio, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has a pretty interesting history. Their founder, Roy Gandy had a deep-seeded love of music along with a passion for tinkering with audio gear to produce better sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a hobby, he enjoyed helping his friends put together \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/best-turntable-setups-for-under-1000\/\"\u003ebudget systems\u003c\/a\u003e. However, he found that most of his time was spent messing around with and modifying their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, in order to make them sound good. When it came to producing quality sound, most people back then thought only about the speakers and not as much about the turntable itself. Roy understood what any true audio enthusiast understands -- that every aspect affects the sound, from the source to the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1973, Roy was building turntables at home in his spare time. In 1975 he produced the Planar 2, followed in 1977 by the Planar 3. Move ahead over 40 years and over 2,000 Rega turntables come off their line every month, thanks to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/is-the-vinyl-revival-real-yes-and-heres-why\/\"\u003ebooming vinyl revival\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, their team of engineers is focused on advancing the art of turntables, while sticking to their roots. They are interested in one thing -- making sure the sound is true to the music and lets through the emotional qualities and rhythm and pacing characteristics that good turntables are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we will be reviewing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eRega’s entry-level Planar 1 turntable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a complete overhaul of the Rega RP1 which came before it. Due to its great quality build and sound, as well as it’s sub $500 price, the Planar 1 has quickly become one of the most popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/3-entry-level-turntables\/\"\u003eentry-level turntables\u003c\/a\u003e in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 1 (which we will refer to interchangeably as the P1 as well throughout this review) is a manual, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/belt-drive-vs-direct-drive-turntables\/\"\u003ebelt-drive turntable\u003c\/a\u003e, like many of the best high-performance turntables in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several reasons why these types of turntables are so popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the way the platter is spun, there are three different types of turntables -- idler wheel, direct-drive, and belt-drive. The very first turntables were idler wheel. With this type of a table, a motor with a rubber outer ring contacts the inside of the turntable platter, using friction to spin the platter. This is a very noisy type of design that is not really found much these days, for obvious reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect drive is popular due to the fact it starts up instantly and is safe for spinning the platter backwards for DJ type use. However, with direct-drive the platter becomes part of the motor and can pick up motor noise. Direct drive is also constantly correcting the speed, so it’s less pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt drive gives you the advantage of isolating the platter from the motor as little to no noise passes through the belt. Once the platter gets up to speed, the speed is usually very consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor over 40 years, Rega has opted for belt-drive designs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the P1 (even at a great beginner price) is no exception. In addition, the motor is suspended on an isolation system that reduces noise even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is also a manual turntable. This means that you have to lower and raise the tonearm manually in order for the stylus (or needle) to make contact with the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing this manually as opposed to automatically eliminates the need for all of the gears and other mechanisms required to lift the tonearm, again minimizing noise. \u003cstrong\u003eAll of Rega’s turntables are manual turntables for this reason.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe really like the look of the Rega turntables and the Planar 1 is no exception. It’s simple and elegant, available in gloss black or white. It also comes with a dust cover in order to protect it and give it a nice finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Rega turntable is manufactured in their UK factory\u003c\/strong\u003e and the build quality is impeccable all the way up and down the line. From a construction quality standpoint, it’s really difficult to tell when you move from the entry-level P1 to a P3 or P6. They’re all just so well-made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rega-planar-1-overhead-1.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 1 overhead view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s start with the plinth -- the main platform of the turntable. Rega likes to use a lightweight plinth to help any external noise filter out through the turntables feet. In the case of the P1, \u003cstrong\u003ethe plinth is a sandwich melamine construction wrapped in a high pressure acrylic laminate\u003c\/strong\u003e. This type of design also cancels noise out by having different thicknesses of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter is the large circular disk that the vinyl record sits on. \u003cstrong\u003eThe P1’s platter is made of a heavy phenolic material\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is thicker and heavier around the outer edge, giving it a better flywheel effect, which leads to more consistent speeds. All of the Rega turntables above the Planar 1 use an even heavier glass platter, but this is a great way to get most of the benefits while still keeping the cost of the P1 reasonable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many other turntable brands out there just use other manufacturers tonearms, Rega makes their own. Their arms have been winning awards for years. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Rega P1 uses the new RB110 tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s specifically \u003cstrong\u003edesigned to work with the Rega Carbon moving magnet phono cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, which comes pre-mounted on the P1. It doesn’t offer as many adjustments as some of Rega’s other arms do, but for the money, it’s a great tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the bearings, it’s important that they be tight but provide as little friction as possible. Many turntables we test fail when we get to this part of the evaluation. It’s pretty easy to test by carefully grasping the tonearm at the front and moving it front to back to see if there is any play in the bearing. We call that bearing chatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, zero balance the arm and see if it moves freely from side to side. You’ll want to be careful of your stylus when you do this, as they’re very delicate and can break or bend easily. Needless to say, the RB110 on the Planar 1 passes the test with flying colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main bearing, which the platter sits on, is another extremely important part of any turntable. If the bearing creates any kind of noise at all, it can be transmitted up the platter and eventually to the stylus. You may have heard this in some less expensive turntables in the form of a background rumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe P1 has a bearing that is very similar to the one use in their more expensive Planar 2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hub that the outer platter sits on is made of a phenolic material with a stainless steel spindle that drops down into a bronze bearing well. You’ll notice that when you first install the inner hub, it will fit in perfectly. Place the outer platter on, give it a spin, and we bet you won’t hear the slightest hint of noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Rega tables also use 24-volt brushless motors that are isolated from the plinth\u003c\/strong\u003e. They’ve perfected this design over the years to the point where the motor provides a solid speed to the pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018 Rega added a new model to the series, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-plus-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 1 Plus\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Plus is identical to the Planar 1, with the addition of a built in phono preamp.\u003c\/strong\u003e The phono preamp is designed to work great with the Rega Carbon cartridge supplied with the Planar 1. This allows the Planar 1 Plus to be easily connected to a pair of powered speakers or a system lacking a phono preamp. The only thing to consider is the built in phono preamp is always on. Should you ever want to purchase a better phono preamp, it would not work with the Planar 1 Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, at least in the theory, the tech is all there! Now let’s talk about how it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rega-planar-1-features.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 1 detail\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rega P1 is super simple to set up. You simply unpack it, place the counterweight on the rear of the arm, screw it all the way in, take off the stylus guard, put on the platter and you are up and running. When it comes to turntables, it doesn’t get much simpler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow on a record, start the table up, and have a listen. If you are upgrading from a more basic turntable, the first thing you will notice is a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful purity to the music\u003c\/strong\u003e. We feel this is due to the \u003cstrong\u003egreat speed consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e you find in all of Regas tables and the high-quality tonearm which helps the cartridge held steady in the record grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s just a fun table to listen to. \u003cstrong\u003eThe rhythm and pacing are fantastic and the bass line is tight and rich while the upper frequencies stay smooth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003ecompare the P1 to more expensive Rega tables\u003c\/a\u003e, it is clear when you move up that you do get a jump up in sound with each model. However, what is interesting is the P1 does not do anything wrong. If you compare it to say a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003eRega P3\u003c\/a\u003e, you will hear more into the music, with deeper lows and more clarity to the top end along with a more effortless spacious sound, but the P1 does nothing (like some tables can do) to annoy your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn other words, you’ll not know that you are missing anything unless you compare.\u003c\/strong\u003e The P1 plays your records with such a musical perspective that you can listen for hours and never tire of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe feel this is a great characteristic. Getting all this great sound with just a $60 phono cartridge is pretty amazing. While it limits flexibility, as we mentioned before, we would much rather see a decent cartridge mounted on a really nice tonearm than a great cartridge on an arm with bearing chatter and friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything Rega has learned in their past 40+ years of making tables comes together in the P1, providing a level of sound that is simply amazing for the money. And if you want more, there are 5 Rega models above it offering even better sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are considering taking the plunge into the world of vinyl or wanting to move up from that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/50-dollar-jensen-turntable-amazon\/\"\u003e$100 all-in-one table\u003c\/a\u003e (that not only sounds bad, but is ruining your records, by the way), the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great choice. It sets up in about 2 minutes, is easy to use and is musically very rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-plus-turntable.html\"\u003ePlus model\u003c\/a\u003e, with the built in phono preamp, makes this table super easy to add to a set of powered speakers or entry level amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this deep dive into the P1 has piqued your curiosity about what else is out there, we invite you to take a look at our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003ecomparison of the P1, P2, and P3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Matte Black \/ Yes","offer_id":41287900135508,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-PLUS-MB","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte White \/ Yes","offer_id":41287900168276,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-PLUS-MW","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Walnut \/ Yes","offer_id":41287900201044,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-PLUS-WAL","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/pl1_plus_matt_white_front_lidopen_1.jpg?v=1718138125"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-juke-box-s2-turntable","title":"Pro-Ject Juke Box S2 Turntable","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant playback with super-easy setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth and 1 line input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh contrast display on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine record output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold plated sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-adjusted tracking force \u0026amp; anti-skating force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick it 25A cartridge, pre-mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.6\" aluminium tonearm with sapphire bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with silicone belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow vibration synchronous motor \u0026amp; DC power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial feet for effective decoupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIR remote control included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Eucalyptus","offer_id":41287919075412,"sku":"PRO:JUKEBOXS2-EUC","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":41287919108180,"sku":"PRO:JUKEBOXS2-WAL","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductprpro-jukeboxs2-wal_2_1.jpg?v=1718138173"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-8-turntable-ania","title":"Rega Planar 8 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, Roy Gandy formed what was destined to become one of the most famous companies in British audio. Like many of the audio startups of the time, Rega began in his garage, which turned out to be very close to their current factory in the UK. For 45 years, Rega has been all about producing very high value products that can also stand the test of time. It seems like almost once a month we see a very old Rega coming into our shop for an update to a new cartridge. We usually put a new belt on these and they are good for another long period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRega’s engineering staff has a different philosophy than many other HiFi companies. While many companies feel like they must produce new models every year or so just to keep things fresh, Rega only makes a change when they have discovered enough engineering improvements to make a big improvement in performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany times this performance improvement results in an update to an older model. Over the last few years, this has been the case with the Rega turntable line up. We’ve seen the RP1 go the the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-turntable-review\/\"\u003eP1\u003c\/a\u003e, the RP2 go to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-2-turntable-review\/\"\u003eP2\u003c\/a\u003e, and the RP3 move up to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-3-turntable-review\/\"\u003eP3\u003c\/a\u003e. Based upon that information, you might think that we are moving from an RP8 to a P8 and the same thing is happening. \u003cstrong\u003eHowever, in this case, the new Planar 8 is actually based on Rega’s 40th anniversary no holds barred Naiad that sells for 45,000 US.\u003c\/strong\u003e Their engineers wanted to make a much more affordable version of the Naiad. The result of their design and research led them to a model that fell at about the same price range as the older RP8, so while it does replace it, it also has more performance upgrades than we usually see when Rega upgrades a model!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega is well known for the high performance phono cartridges and usually bundles them with their tables for a decent savings. This is the case with the Planar 8 as well. You can get it without a cartridge for $3,495, with their Ania moving coil for $4,145, with their Ania Pro moving coil for $4,475, or with their Apheta 3 moving coil for $4,945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Apheta combo is such a good deal, we used that set up for our testing in this review\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Planar 8 is based on the Rega Naiad, we thought it would be fun to spend a little time on the Naiad itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega has always had 3 core design philosophies they adhere to on every turntable they make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first is to keep the platter spinning at the most constant speed possible. Secondly, Rega wants to minimize vibrations by using a very light and stiff subchassis designed to keep any external resonances from making their way into the table Finally, they want to deliver a tonearm\/cartridge combination that extracts as much information as possible out of your record grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Rega designed the Naiad, they took most of this to the very extreme! First, they made the subchassis super small and constructed it out of hand carved carbon fiber. The bracing was made out of a lightweight ceramic material. The tonearm uses titanium in several places and they decided to use Zirconia for the hub, spindle, and bearing. It's no wonder this literal jewel of a turntable sells for almost $45,000!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rega Naiad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rega_naiad1.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rega Naiad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rega_naiad.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Naiad, the P8 is a very unique looking turntable and far different than most of the other Rega models. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is due to the engineers trying to make the P8 as light and stiff as possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e To many, it will look like an audio work of art sitting in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Rega turntables are manual in design\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means you do all the work, but also get the great sound a manual turntable offers. You’ll need to turn it on, lower the tonearm on the record surface using the cue lift, then raise it when the record is over. This is typical for about 99.9% off all the good turntables in the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will also need a phono stage for the P8 and most Rega tables.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you choose the Ania, Ania Pro, or Apheta 3, you will need one capable of handling a moving coil cartridge. Rega’s own Fono MC or Aria MK3 MM\/MC are great choices for a phono stage as they are perfectly matched to the Rega cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Rega tables give you a choice of colors, however, with the P8, it comes in just black. And unlike some other tables on the market that have a funky shape to them, the P8 does include a specially fitted dust cover. We must say though, we greatly prefer the look of the P8 with the dust cover out of sight!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild quality is super high and this is one fun table to take out of the box! The plinth seems almost weightless, while the glass platter carries considerable weight. The Planar 8 is one heck of a great design with first class build quality!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-6-turntable-review\/\"\u003eRega Planar 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a popular table at Audio Advice since its release in 2018. For those of you considering the P6 and the P8, we will have a review comparing the two models very soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega is known for using lots of high tech materials in their designs to help your vinyl come to life. The new P8 is just full of materials and design ideas new to the audio world. We like to start from the bottom up on most turntable reviews and go out from there to tell you about the tech found in the Planar 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"rega planar 8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/planar8_build-1024x502.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Rega did the Planar 6, they came up with a new design for the feet. These are made from a super lightweight rubber material called Santoprene. \u003cstrong\u003eThe feet are hollow with reinforcement trim rings made of aluminum.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega chose to use this same type of foot on the Planar 8 and we must say they are great keeping external energy away from the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe feet attach to a unique plinth design that comes from the learnings Rega discovered in the Niaid. It is a skeletal structure made out of a material that came from the aerospace industry, Tancast 8.\u003c\/strong\u003e The P6 was the first table from Rega to use this great new material. Tancast 8 is a polyurethane foam core sandwiched between two layers of black high pressure laminate. The engineers at Rega we have spoken to feel Tancast 8 is a breakthrough material for turntables. We expect we will see it in all of Rega’s new designs in the higher end price ranges. \u003cstrong\u003eOn the Planar 6, the edges of the foam core are covered in laminate, but to reduce mass even more, Rega leaves the edges naked in the Planar 8. Its like you can see a cutaway of Tancast 8 with this design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega uses a bracing design that couples the tonearm mount to the mount for the platter bearing and the Planar 8 does not deviate from this design.. In most of the other tables using this, the bracing is made out of aluminum. \u003cstrong\u003eBut for the Planar 8 they used a custom made phenolic resin aluminium skin brace. This great design reduces energy absorption and unwanted resonances from getting into the playback system.\u003c\/strong\u003e You’ll see other turntable makers use a huge, heavy plinth, while Rega takes the opposite approach, and we must say the proof is in the listening and their design comes to deliver an amazing clean sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"rega planar 8 tonearm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/planar8_tone_arm-768x446.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we move on to the hub and turntable bearing assembly, we once again see designs drawn from the Naiad. The subplatter which supports the main platter is machined from a single piece of aluminum. This is attached to a hardened steel spindle which sits inside a custom brass housing using a new design that filtered down from the Naiad. \u003cstrong\u003eThis new mounting design keeps energy from transferring down to the plinth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega also incorporated a similar hub and subplatter system in the new Planar 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving on to the platter, we find Rega’s classic glass platter design. \u003cstrong\u003eThe platter is super critical in keeping things spinning at a constant speed.\u003c\/strong\u003e One way to have good speed consistency is to use a very heavy platter, and as we all know, once something heavy gets moving, it tends to keep moving. However, a heavy platter can put more strain than is needed on the turntable bearing, so Rega uses a method to have the best of both worlds. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Planar 8 has a triple glass platter with most of the thickness on the perimeter of the platter.\u003c\/strong\u003e This gives a great flywheel effect for excellent speed stability, but keeps things lighter than if the whole platter was this thickness, very clever! The RP8 also used a triple glass platter as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Naiad, Rega learned that isolating the motor to the nth degree can have a big impact on performance.. This new motor mounting principal is another design that derived from the Naiad. \u003cstrong\u003eUnlike most other Rega tables, the Planar 8 motor is mounted from the bottom using a new coupling technique.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottom mount reduces stress on the motor and prevents unwanted energy transferring into the plinth. You’ll also notice the motor pulley has two precision slots for the dual belt system. Like the Planar 6, the Planar 8 comes with the Neo outboard speed control box. However, with the P8, each motor is hand tuned to the Neo that comes with it for even better speed stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engineering team at Rega has been doing some homework with chemists over the last three years to try and come up with a better material for turntable belts. \u003cstrong\u003eThis new type of belt is called the EBLT drive belt. Rega and the chemists came up with a special curing system that gives a more consistent elasticity which is pretty important in a turntable belt.\u003c\/strong\u003e The $40,000 Naiad uses 3 belts, so it was no surprise to see 2 on the Planar 8. The multi-belt system gives even better speed consistency. This is just another thing you don’t see, but that is going on behind the scenes to give you better sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neo PSU speed control box is pretty interesting as well. It uses a specially designed DSP circuit that gets its reference from a very stable crystal. This can feed a perfect AC signal to the 24V AC motor. \u003cstrong\u003eThe beauty of this design is not affected by the power coming out of your wall, which as we all know can vary a lot over time. You’ll have perfect speed irrespective of how good or bad your AC power is over time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega then fine tunes the Neo to the motor in that exact Planar 8. Another advantage of having the motor speed control away from the turntable is the reduction in any possible noise. This idea is not new to Rega, as several high performance turntables have a separate power supply for the motor. The Neo also makes switching from 33 to 45 happen with just the push of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe finally get to the tonearm, another new design called the RB880. The Planar 6 uses the RB330, the same arm found on the Planar 3, but the Planar 8 gets a jump to the RB880. \u003cstrong\u003eThis aluminum and stainless steel beauty has far better tonearm bearings than their other models, with tolerances down to 1000th of a millimeter!\u003c\/strong\u003e They also improved the bearing structure in the RB880. There is absolutely zero chatter in the bearing (a pet peeve of ours) and it just feels totally free of any friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also like the three point mounting system Rega incorporates in their better tonearms. When coupled with one of their higher performance cartridges, this assures you of a perfectly aligned cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phono cables coming out of the Planar 8 are of very high quality and even have locking RCA ends for a tight fitting connection. They are a hard wired connection all the way through, so they are not detachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you think about all this great new tech Rega put into the Planar 8, you can be sure it's going to be a great performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor testing the Planar 8 we set up the new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/cambridge-audio-edge-nq-preamplifier.html\"\u003eCambridge Audio Edge NQ\u003c\/a\u003e preamp with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/cambridge-audio-edge-w-power-amplifier.html\"\u003eEdge W power amp\u003c\/a\u003e, with the new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/eat-e-glo-petit-phono-pre-amplifier.html\"\u003eEGlo Phono stage\u003c\/a\u003e from EAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega will probably be mad at us for not using theirs, but we wanted to give this guy a whirl too! The speakers were the latest B\u0026amp;W 802s, with all Transparent cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we were thumbing through our LPs to pick out what to listen to, we came across several classics (mostly from 1977-78) we had not played in a while so we decided to give them a shot. Before we started listening, we cleaned all of the records on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/audio-desk-vinyl-cleaner-pro-automatic-lp-cleaning-machine.html\"\u003eUltra Disc cleaning machine.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first track we tried was “Under the Boardwalk\/Sand In My Shoes” from the Persuasions’ \u003cem\u003eNo Frills\u003c\/em\u003e album. This was a very popular demo cut we used to play a lot back in the late 80s and it was fun to pull it out again. \u003cstrong\u003eThe very first thing that jumped out was the total silence in between the notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe have found that as you move up to better and better turntables, the level of surface noise you hear goes down dramatically. The Planar 8 was outstanding in this regard!\u003c\/strong\u003e The only noise we ever heard was when there was a scratch on the LP causing a pop. The track is all acapella with lots of rhythm. The four male vocalists each stood out with fantastic sound staging. We were quickly tapping our toes to this great version of a classic song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext up was John Prine’s \u003cem\u003eBruised Orange\u003c\/em\u003e album from 1978 (the year Audio Advice opened for business). One of our all time favorite cuts is on this album: That's the Way That the World Goes 'Round”. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is full of great harmonies, but the true test is being able to hear the overdubbing of the recorders and being able to separate out the penny whistle playing at the same time. The bass track on this album can be over bloomed if the system is not right, but with the combination we had set up for this listening session, the sound was just magical.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvery instrument stood out and the whole recording felt super energetic.\u003c\/strong\u003e We think this is one of the big pros of the Planar 8, the music just seems to come to life! Dynamics are incredible. Another thing about this recording is you need a cartridge\/tonearm combination that can track really well to make it through with no distortion. The combination of the new RB880 arm with the Apheta 3 tracks about as well as anything we have ever heard. It sailed through this and some of the other more difficult passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd speaking of hard to track with lots going on, we pulled out The Neophonic String Band’s title album from 1977 on Direct Disk Labs. \u003cstrong\u003eThis one has lots of strings with several very hard to track vocal cuts but the Planar 8 just ate it up, making all of the instruments come to life.\u003c\/strong\u003e The harmonics on the strings were just rich as all get out on “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” and we never sensed any strain in the vocals on “In the Pines”. We also found ourselves tapping both feet to “Foggy Mountain Breakdown”!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we grabbed another Direct to Disc, this time from JVC Japan, Sugarloaf Express recorded in 1977. This album features Lee Ritenour and a host of other great jazz musicians. If you like jazz and run across this one in the used bins, be sure and pick it up. \u003cstrong\u003eThe title track starts out with some very dynamic percussion with lots of cymbal action. The Planar 8 put these right up front and crystal clear. In contrast to this, Ritenour’s electric guitar comes in very smooth and softly in the background before taking over. This was just beautiful with the Planar 8!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know you have a great system put together when all you want to do is pull out more vinyl and when other people coming into the room they just stop and listen, which is exactly what happened with this testing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we said, you can get the Planar 8 in three versions. If you have a great cartridge already that will work with the RB880 arm, you might consider the model without a cartridge. However, we feel, the combination with the Apheta 3 is unquestionably the way to go. The cartridge mates perfectly with the RB880 arm and Rega’s method of turntable isolation used in the Planar 8. The sound that combo produces is full of energy, separates instruments amazingly well, tracks like crazy, and gives you a totally silent background. Plus it is just one heck of a lot of fun to listen to! 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Developed in conjunction with the engineering team at Harmonic Resolution Systems, the world leader in vibration isolation for audio equipment, the included MoFi anti-vibration feet isolate your turntable from bad vibrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.3-Inch Derlin Platter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltraDeck features a massive 1.3-inch Delrin platter. The increased mass creates blacker sonic backgrounds and a lower noise floor. Delrin is a next-generation polymer developed by Dupont. In the world of audio, Delrin's highly crystalline structure presents a wonderful impedance match to vinyl records, effectively grounding unwanted noise and keeping it away from the stylus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardened Steel Inverted Bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur hardened-steel inverted bearing system is designed for smooth, quiet rotational stability. 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They introduced a turntable line a few years ago with the help of two great designers, Alan Perkins and Mike Latvis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technology and craftsmanship you will find in the MoFi StudioDeck are simply incredible for its price point. Alan Perkins of SOTA designed the platter, plinth, tonearm, and cartridge and, more recently, Spiral Groove frame. The bearing is top-notch with an inverted bearing like you see on much more expensive tables, which supports an almost 4-pound Delrin platter. Most tonearms in the price range are 9”, but the StudioDeck gets a 10” fully adjustable arm, which improves tracking. 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Isolating the platter and tonearm from the resonances of the motor and main plinth is the target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter \u0026amp; sub-platter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy aluminum main platter construction utilizes advanced thermoplastic elastomers (TPE*) for optimizing resonance behavior. A drawback for most of the old designs was the platter. Casted platters all have been heavy (which is good for speed constancy and low wow and flutter) but suffered very much from ringing effects which again caused coloration of the sound. The platter of The Classic Evo is precisely machined out of a special aluminum alloy again damped with TPE*, which offers special damping abilities. The main bearing construction Pro-Ject uses is a similar system as the one on the Vienna Philharmonic Record player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond-cut precision alu sub-platter, like in the limited edition Vienna Philharmonic Record player, enables much improved tolerances. This extraordinarily sophisticated part is accurately machined and guarantees very good isolation between bearing noise and the platter itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew carbon\/aluminum tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radical new designed Classic tonearm is the result of 25 years of experience in mechanical construction. The tonearm tube is made out of a sandwich of carbon and aluminium: carbon for stiffness and speed, alu for better damping. The bearing has been upgraded to the same type that is used on Pro-Ject's CC EVO tonearms. It facilitates frictionless vertical and horizontal movement, guaranteeing precise tracking across the entire duration of the record. The counterweight incorporates a TPE* damper which allows us to reduce the amplitude of the tonearm cartridge resonance frequency by 50%. As typical for Pro-Ject and absolutely not standard at that price range Pro-Ject offers also azimuth and VTA adjustment to use a variety of cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject supplies as standard the Sumiko Moonstone phono cartridge. 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Heinz founded Pro-Ject in 1991 with the desire to bring high-performance audio down in price by using great manufacturing processes coupled with economies of scale. Almost all of the Pro-Ject components are designed at their engineering facility in Austria and manufactured at their plants in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. By controlling all parts of the production process and making components that have wide appeal, Pro-Ject Audio has carved out a niche of giving you both high performance and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turntable revolution has certainly helped play a large role in the worldwide success of Pro-Ject Audio. Their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-debut-carbon-dc-usb-turntable-black.html\"\u003eDebut Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e model, which has gone through a few revisions over time, is probably the world’s best selling turntable over $200. It is certainly a big hit at Audio Advice as they seem to come in and go out by the pallet load! To go along with their turntables that span from as low as around $250 to as high as $14,000, Pro-Ject also makes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/pro-ject.html\"\u003ephono stages, DAC’s, preamps, and power amps\u003c\/a\u003e. Their phono stages are also extremely popular as they give you a ton of bang for the buck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s review is on a brand new turntable line up from Pro-Ject Audio that comes in under their popular Debut Carbon DC series. Many years in the planning, the new Pro-Ject T1 series offers up a lot of technology you’ll see in much more expensive turntables from around the world. \u003cstrong\u003eThe initial launch consists of a T1 table that comes complete with an Ortofon phono cartridge, and the T1 Phono SB with the addition of a built-in phono stage. Later on, Pro-Ject will add a Bluetooth table to the series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePackaging, Design \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike almost all great turntables where audio performance is the most important aspect, the T1 series are manual, belt-drive turntables. In the world of turntables, manual means you start the platter spinning with a button push, move the tonearm over the record, lower it using the cue mechanism, and when the record ends, you lift the tonearm up using the cue. If you think about it, this design uses the least amount of moving parts, which means there is nothing to add noise or vibrations to the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelt drive turntables are also the defacto standard for most high-performance turntables for a couple of reasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e First, with direct drive, the platter sits right on top of the motor. Any motor noise present will be transmitted up to the platter and make its way to your phono cartridge. \u003cstrong\u003eWith a belt drive design, the motor is off to the side of the platter and connected with a belt. The belt keeps any motor noise from getting to the platter. Belt drive turntables, if properly designed, also have better speed stability than most direct drive turntables.\u003c\/strong\u003e With direct drive, the motor is constantly making adjustments to keep things at a steady speed. However, our ears can detect these micro-adjustments and the sound just does not come off as exciting and involving. While direct drive tables instantly come up to speed, belt drive tables take a few seconds to get up to speed, but once they do, the weight of the platter creates a flywheel effect that keeps them spinning at a very constant speed. This constant speed makes the sound more like real life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOf course, you can make a mess or success of either design, but as a general rule, almost all of the great turntables are manual and belt drive like the new T1 series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we first looked at the T1, we were super impressed with the way it is put together. The Pro-Ject Audio factories have some pretty serious equipment for turning our consistent product results. The T1 seems to be made just as well as their other tables costing 2-3 times its price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe list of features and tech found in the new T1 tables is very impressive when you consider their modest price. We will start from the bottom and work our way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three feet for the T1 are vibration resistant to help isolate the T1 from picking up vibrations from nearby speakers. We still feel you want to try and isolate any turntable from large speakers capable of deep bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plinth is CNC machined out of a solid, composite material. It is a combination of MDF with a foil wrap to reduce resonance. Pro-Ject chose this material to reduce any vibrations inside the plinth. There are three finishes available: high gloss black, satin white, or walnut. The motor is mounted to the plinth with isolation material in between. Pro-Ject also uses an advanced electronic control system for the motor to ensure it spins at a constant speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject designed a new sub-platter for the T1 series and mounted it to a very precision main bearing with tolerances down to .001mm. The bearing is identical to the one used in the Pro-Ject Essential III table with a hardened steel axle and brass bushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne big deal on the new T1 is the blasted glass main platter. This type of platter is normally seen on tables costing much more.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a heavy glass platter (3 pounds, we weighed it!), you get a great flywheel effect, improving speed stability. Offering a glass platter at this low price is clearly a jab at one of Pro-Ject’s main competitors who offer many tables with glass platters incorporating a more high tech design on most of them, but at higher price points. The whole table weighs in at about 8.3 pounds. The included felt mat tops off the glass platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm on the T1 is a brand new design from the Pro-Ject team. It is the same effective length (8.6”) as the one on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-debut-carbon-dc-usb-turntable-black.html\"\u003eDebut Carbon DC\u003c\/a\u003e but is a one-piece design to reduce resonance. The rear counterweight is decoupled from the arm. If you need to adjust the tracking force, it slides forwards and backward with a set screw to lock it down when you are done adjusting. \u003cstrong\u003eThe bearing assembly on the tonearm is pretty massive for something in this price range. Pro-Ject developed a new bearing that has very low friction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the arm on the Debut Carbon, you will not have a way to adjust the vertical tracking angle as this arm has a fixed height. \u003cstrong\u003eHowever, according to Pro-Ject, the arm is specifically designed to be a perfect match to the included Ortofon elliptical OM5E cartridge (a great $70 cartridge).\u003c\/strong\u003e We like this trade-off they made. Rather than trying to make the arm compatible (more expensive) with any possible cartridge, they made it work perfectly with the cartridge 99% of the people who buy this table will wind up keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of the cartridge, many other turntables in this price range that come with a cartridge will have one with a spherical stylus. For more details, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/turntable-buyers-guide\/\"\u003eturntable buyers guide\u003c\/a\u003e, but in a nutshell, an elliptical stylus has more contact with the grooves of your record, allowing it to pick up more of those subtle audio nuances. You’ll get Danish engineering on the T1 with the included OM5E. It also has a user-replaceable stylus when it's worn out and time to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Phono SB model of the T1 has a few differences besides the included phono stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e First, we talked with Pro-Ject and found the built-in phono stage is a cross between their E series and MM series moving magnet phono preamp. Due to the fact that it's connected directly to the tonearm cables internally (think super short signal path), the performance is far better than even the MM separately. Plus it is perfectly tuned to the Ortofon OM5E. If you do not have a phono stage, we recommend you just go ahead and get the T1 Phono SB. Another nice part is should you decide to upgrade the built-in phono stage, you can easily bypass it with a slide switch under the base of the turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Phono SB model also gives you the convenience of electronic switching between 33 and 45.\u003c\/strong\u003e There are two little buttons located on the top of the plinth to change speed. With the regular T1, you simply remove the main platter and move the belt on the motor pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll also get some pretty high-performance cables with both tables. Pro-Ject gives you their $69 Connect It cables that are a very low capacitance design. On the Phono SB version, these are removable, whereas on the regular T1 they are fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all of these cool features, we could not wait to test out the T1!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up is another bonus we noticed when we unpacked the T1. Everything is pre-mounted, aligned and balanced from the factory. All you have to do is make the audio connections, put the belt on, add the outer glass platter, connect the power supply and you are done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs usual, we decided to connect it up to a system probably beyond what most people would use with it just to see how it really sounded. For this test, we used the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/bowers-wilkins-703-s2-floor-standing-speaker.html\"\u003eB\u0026amp;W 703S2\u003c\/a\u003e speakers with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/arcam-sa20-integrated-amplifier.html\"\u003eArcam SA20\u003c\/a\u003e integrated amp. This system had a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/mofi-electronics-ultradeck-turntable.html\"\u003eMoFi Ultradeck\u003c\/a\u003e in it we swapped out for the T1. The T1 we tested was the version with the built-in phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Ject’s product blurb on the T1 says it has a rich, lively sound. After listening, this seems to be a pretty accurate assessment.\u003c\/strong\u003e We decided to pull out a classic album, Joan Baez, Diamonds and Rust. We had a copy of the Half-Speed Mastered Nautilus version around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing we noticed was how well this table and cartridge combo tracked. \u003cstrong\u003eThere was very little surface noise and minimal breakup when things got really complicated.\u003c\/strong\u003e On the title track, the guitars jumped out into the room just like they do on a much more expensive setup. Focus and imaging were also very good. On some of the cuts with more rhythm and pacing, we found ourselves tapping our toes to the music, a good sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in phono stage of the T1 works really well with the Ortofon. Just for grins, we compared it to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/sutherland-insight-mm-mc-phono-stage-silver.html\"\u003eSutherland Insight\u003c\/a\u003e (yes, we know, this is crazy, the Insight alone is $1400) and while the Insight was a lot better, it showed us how decent the built-in phono stage is. The comparison showed more of what was missing than anything the built-in one was doing wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur only reservation, and we have to put this in context as all turntables in this price range behave like this, the deep bass is much less defined and detailed than on a really great turntable. So, while the T1 did not surprise us with revolutionary bass for this price category, it was full and musical, just as Pro-Ject described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject has obviously reset the bar for entry-level performance turntables with the new T1 series. \u003cstrong\u003eYou will be hard-pressed to find a table in this price range with the plethora of tech found in the T1.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are just getting into tables and do not have a phono stage, we suggest the T1 Phono SB model with the built-in phono stage. However, if your system already has a phono preamp, the T1 will be an excellent choice. There is one other consideration though. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you are a tinkerer and think you might want to play around with different phono cartridges in the future, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-debut-carbon-dc-usb-turntable-black.html\"\u003ePro-Ject Debut Carbon DC\u003c\/a\u003e is probably a better choice for just a bit more. At $399 it has a fully adjustable tonearm, upgrade options for a few of its components, and comes with an even better $100 Ortofon Red cartridge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Should you consider going beyond $400 in your turntable investment, we find you hear big improvements in turntables as you move up. The improvements as you move up are pretty easy to hear each time you listen to a better one. \u003cstrong\u003eRemember the sound begins at your table, so the better the table, the more music you’ll pull off your records.\u003c\/strong\u003e The choice really comes down to how deep you see yourself getting into the world of vinyl fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black \/ No","offer_id":41288019378260,"sku":"PRO:T1-GB","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Black \/ Yes","offer_id":41288019411028,"sku":"PRO:T1PHONOSB-GB","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin White \/ Yes","offer_id":41288019443796,"sku":"PRO:T1PHONOSB-SW","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin White \/ No","offer_id":41288019476564,"sku":"PRO:T1-SW","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Walnut \/ No","offer_id":41288019509332,"sku":"PRO:T1-WAL","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Walnut \/ Yes","offer_id":41288019542100,"sku":"PRO:T1PHONOSB-WAL","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/pj-t1-high-gloss-black_dustcover-front-cutout.jpg?v=1718138481"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-10-turntable-aphelion2-cartridge","title":"Rega Planar 10 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 47 years ago, in 1973, Roy Gandy had an idea that he could make a better turntable for the money than anything else on the market.  He started working on his products in his garage which funny enough, turned out to be pretty close to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega\u003c\/a\u003e’s factory in the UK.  We suspect he had no idea back in 1973 where the company would be today, but we sure are happy he had a dream that turned into some of the very best turntables in the world.  Rega tables not only have great performance but seem to last forever. Their philosophy of keeping things simple leads to designs that only need maintenance to keep on making great music.  Our own in-store service department sees a Rega every few weeks that only needs a new belt and\/or a replacement cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir philosophy of keeping things simple means you will not see a new Rega model replacing the old one every year as we see from a lot of other audio companies.  It is only when the Rega engineers have come up with enough new technology to make a big improvement in an existing product will we see a change. We love this philosophy as you never have to wonder if the new model is really better.  If Rega comes out with a replacement model, you can bet your whole vinyl collection, it's a big step up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve seen this happen with the Rega lineup over the last several years with all of the Rega tables getting a big tech update that resulted in much-improved performance.  When Rega moved the RP8 up to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-8-turntable-review\/\"\u003ePlanar 8\u003c\/a\u003e, they actually took much of what they learned from their 40th anniversary $45,000 Naiad turntable.  This model was a big step up over the RP8 and still amazes us at how great it sounds for its cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Planar 8 on the market, we had been wondering when the last model in the series, the RP10, would get a facelift and as you might guess, we were not surprised to hear about an upcoming \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-10-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 10\u003c\/a\u003e.  After being on the market for 5 years, Rega had enough new tech around to give it a big upgrade in performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pl10_top_down_with_platter.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 overhead with platter\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/p10-top-view-no-platter.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 overhead without platter\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 10 benefits from much of the new tech Rega developed for the Planar 8 but they pushed things even further, trying to get closer to the performance of their $45,000 Naiad. Since we were the first in the country to get our hands on the Planar 10, we only had it briefly before we had to send it back to Rega. This review will be more on the design improvements along with the new tech Rega employed in the Planar 10.  We plan to provide more updates as we put the table through additional tests and will also create a head-to-head comparison with the Planar 8 to give you a full rundown of all the differences you can expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever seen a Rega Naiad, you’ve witnessed a design philosophy taken to the extreme!  For their turntables, Rega believes the only vibrations you should be able to measure on a turntable are those of the stylus in the record groove and nothing else.  The Naiad has a super small subchassis made of hand-carved carbon fiber with bracing made from a lightweight ceramic material. The special tonearm uses titanium and they deployed Zirconia for the hub, spindle, and bearing.  With all of that high tech and hand made material, it’s easy to see why the Naiad commands $45,000. It also looks like it could be in a museum with its modern design and beautiful appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/rega-naiad-side.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 detail side view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eP1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-2-turntable.html\"\u003eP2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003eP3\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-6-turntable.html\"\u003eP6\u003c\/a\u003e all look like a pretty typical turntable, when you get to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-8-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 8\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-10-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 10\u003c\/a\u003e the look takes on that of the Naiad with its exotic appearance.  Like the Planar 8, Rega moves from multiple color choices and gives you only basic black for the Planar 10, but the Planar 10 is much more striking in its appearance.  When you see the beige ceramic platter sitting on top of the black Tancast plinth, with the new highly polished aluminum RB3000 tonearm you’ll be like us and think, wow that is cool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this sleek, minimal design, Rega was challenged with coming up with a dust cover to serve the part.  We applaud them for actually developing a pretty elegant solution when some other turntables with a minimal design either have no dust cover at all or resort to a clunky big plastic box.  The one for the Planar 10 is pretty similar to the Planar 8. However, there is no question, the Planar 10 just looks super cool with the dust cover off!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 10 is like all other Rega turntables and is a manual design.  It will be up to you to move the arm over the record, lower it down using the cue and pick it up at the end.   This little extra effort gives you a big bonus in much better sound which is why 99% of all the best turntables are a manual design.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think anyone getting a Planar 10 will want an outboard phono stage unless their rig has a very serious one built-in.  Most people will probably opt for the Apheta 3 cartridge which is a moving coil design. Rega’s Aria phono preamp should be a great match for the Planar 10\/Apheta 3 combo.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Planar 10, there is not a whole lot to say about build quality except it is just amazing!  All Rega products are made extremely well, but when you get to their upper-end models, the build is outstanding.  You can tell from the minute you start taking it out of the box, the Planar 10 is built to last for decades!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than just improve on the RP10 design, Rega wanted to make the Planar 10 as close as they could to the performance of the Naiad while keeping the price reasonable for a turntable of this level.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega is no stranger to the use of high tech materials and you’ll find plenty of them in the Planar 10!  Their goal was to reduce mass, increase rigidity, and improve speed accuracy through the use of great design and the best possible materials.  As you’ll see here, the Planar 10 is packed with parts that help bring it closer to the Naiad!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith most of our turntable overviews, we like to start from the bottom and work up, which we will do here with the Planar 10.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feet on the Planar 10 are the same as those on the Planar 8 and as a matter of fact, came out when they developed the Planar 6.  Rega used a very lightweight rubber material for the feet called Santoprene. These are hollow with an aluminum ring that goes in between the foot and the plinth.  Rega developed these as the first step in keeping vibrations from getting into the turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plinth design on the Planar 10 comes directly from what Rega learned when making their no holds barred Naiad turntable. This design was first used in the Planar 6, then modified for the Planar 8 which shares the same type of plinth. You get a concept of just how lightweight the plinth is when you start unpacking the Planar 10. Rega uses material from the aerospace industry called Tancast 8. Tancast 8 is a polyurethane foam core that Rega sandwiches between high pressure laminate. The laminate is super thin yet very rigid. The Tancast 8 coupled with the HPL (high-pressure laminate) appears to be a great way to get close to the much more expensive carbon fiber plinth’s characteristics found on the Naiad turntable. On the Planar 8 and Planar 10, Rega leaves the edges open and greatly reduces the size of the plinth to reduce mass even more. If you look at a Planar 8 or 10, you’ll see that the plinth is cut out to just have what is necessary to hold the other critical components. The plinth is basically just a skeleton for the feet, motor mount, bearing, and tonearm. The new Planar 10 plinth is actually 30% lighter than the one found on the RP10 model it replaced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you look closely at Rega turntables starting with the Planar 3, you’ll notice a structure that sits on top of the plinth and couples the tonearm mount to the platter bearing. This is Rega’s famous double bracing design. On the Planar 10, Rega uses a ceramic top brace and phenolic resin bottom brace to increase rigidity between tonearm mount and main platter bearing. Rather than making the brace a solid piece of material, Rega reduces mass and cuts out most of the material much in the way a structural beam is made. This double brace design helps the cartridge\/arm combination pick up even more information in those delicate record grooves! Plus we love the way the ceramic top part of the brace matches the platter too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screen-Shot-2019-10-21-at-12.05.25-PM-scaled-e1605285273285.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 detail\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you have a high performance audio system, anything that is added to the music can take away from your enjoyment. On turntables, one of the most important things we have found is the quality of the bearing. We suspect this is why on some turntables the silence between the notes sounds even more silent than normal. If you think about it, any noise made by the bearing sitting under the platter will get transmitted up to the platter and picked up by your stylus. When Rega came out with the Planar 8, they developed a new low mass central bearing assembly. The subplatter is single machined piece of aluminum with a hardened steel spindle that sits inside a custom brass housing. Rega took this design and improved the mechanical integrity even more for a main bearing that is about as good as anything we have seen. Of course, this all trickled down from what they learned in the Naiad as they tried to get as close as possible to the integrity of its hub assembly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you talk about space age materials, Rega can surely brag about the ceramic used for both the main platter and top brace. The RP10 had a similar ceramic platter. As our Rega rep told us, it’s made for them by a company that produces nose cones for missiles out of the same material! Ceramic oxide powder is compressed, fired, then diamond cut for a marvelous finished product. The platter itself is quite heavy and Rega gives it a flywheel effect by adding mass around the outer edge. We’ve talked about this in other turntable reviews, but for those of you wondering about the flywheel effect it's a great idea. On a turntable, unless you are a DJ, it really does not matter if it comes up to speed instantly. Most people push the on button then a few seconds pass before they lower the stylus. One goal of a turntable is to spin at a perfect speed. If you have a round disc, with a heavier outer edge, this keeps it spinning more constantly with minimal variation. Yes, it may take a few seconds to get up to speed, but once it gets there, it's more likely to stay constant. Weighting the outer edge gives it this flywheel effect. And we have to say, the ceramic platter looks and feels even cooler than their famous float glass designs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Rega designed the Naiad turntable they came up with a motor mounting system that was different than anything they had done before. This originally carried over to the Planar 8 and was improved upon even more on the Planar 10. They mount their precision 24v low vibration motor from the bottom. This keeps any stress from being put on the motor while at the same time holding it perfectly still for better speed stability. It also keeps any energy from being transferred to the plinth. Rega also individually matches up each motor with the external power supply. This does two things for the sound. Speed is as good as it gets and by matching up the electronics of the outboard power supply to the motor, motor vibrations are reduced, pretty cool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor pulley has two precision slots for the dual belt system. This is another level of tech derived from the Naiad and used in both the Planar 8 and Planar 10. The belts themselves are pretty special too. Being a maker of belt drive turntables, you can imagine the Rega team is always interested in new and better materials for their belts. They did a lot of work with a team of chemists and ultimately came up with a new belt material called EBLT. Rega and the chemists developed a new curing system for this material that gave it a more consistent elasticity. Now that they had this great material, they had to figure out a way to machine it into a belt that was as round as could possibly be made. They teamed up with a company that makes motor parts for Formula 1 racing cars to design their own machine to precisely create this new belt. Think about that for a minute. They developed a new material, then built their own machine to produce it so it would give you perfect speed. While many companies buy off the shelf generic belts, Rega goes to this length for better sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega also goes to great lengths to power the precision motor. With the Planar 10, you get an external power supply called the PL10 PSU. The electronics inside are the same as those used in the RP10, but they improved the chassis that houses them. They use a very high stability crystal to generate a perfect square wave. This wave is then manipulated using digital signal processing to give the motor a perfect and constant power signal. Then, each and every one is fine tuned to make the motor run as smoothly as possible. This system also means the motor gets a perfect signal no matter how bad the power coming out of your wall is. The PL10 PSU also gives you the convenience of being able to switch from 33 to 45 with the push of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you backtrack through the bearing, spindle, platter, motor, belts, and motor power supply, you see all of the attention Rega puts into the Planar 10 just simply to spin the platter. It seems like overkill, but boy oh boy, when you get perfect speed, magical things happen to your sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we are getting to the last few, but very important parts of the Planar 10. First we have the brand new RP3000 tonearm. Rega tonearms have always had some of the best bearings we have seen on turntables. They take pride in very tight tolerances. On some entry level turntables you can wiggle the arm around and even feel some play in the bearings. We’ve never encountered this on a Rega and they seem to keep improving their bearing technology with each new model. Rega set out to find a way to machine their tonearm bearings down to a 1 micron accuracy. This allowed them to assemble the entire tonearm with no adhesive at any point during its construction. You may wonder what is so important about tonearm bearings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think about the size of the tiny modulations in the grooves of a record, it's pretty simple. You want your stylus to pick up as many of these modulations as possible. If your tonearm has friction going either up, down, left, or right, your stylus will not have a chance to pick those subtle modulations up. Also, if the tonearm wobbles in any way at all, it could cancel out some of the signal coming from the grooves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RB3000 also uses a very low mass aluminum arm tube they designed to reduce resonance and stress. You’ll set the stylus pressure the conventional way using a zero balance then turning a knob. Rega has a pretty unique antiskate adjustment on the RB3000 which we really like. It is a little tube you pull out from the arm, with antiskating force going towards zero as you pull it out. There are markings for tracking force, but this should be pretty cool to use with an antiskate test record to really dial it in. We can’t wait to try this out when we get our demo Planar 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm cables, like all Rega tables, are not detachable and these look like they are made of very high quality materials. They are hard wired from the tonearm all the way to the locking RCA connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/planar-10-apheta.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 apheta\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you get the Rega Planar 10 with one of the better Rega cartridges, you’ll be able to take advantage of their three point mounting system. This triangular mount assures you of perfect alignment. While we are talking about Rega cartridges, we should also mention the package with the Apheta cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we tested the Apheta 2 with the Planar 8, we fell in love with the combination. There is definitely something to be said for getting the phono cartridge from the same company that makes your turntable. When you think about it, Rega puts all of the effort you have just read about to make a perfect platform for your phono cartridge. A Rega cartridge is designed to drop into this beautifully designed system and perform as best as it can. Rega designs their cartridges to match up perfectly with their tonearms and tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apheta 3 takes the amazing sounding Apheta 2 and gets a new and improved stylus assembly. The Apheta 3 was designed side by side with the Planar 10 as Rega tried to make a cartridge closer in performance to their reference Aphelion cartridge. They developed a new fine line diamond tip, designed to reach even further into the record grooves to extract more information. It is then mounted through a slot in the end of the Apheta 3 cantilever. We can’t wait to give this a serious listening test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see from all this great tech, the Planar 10 is an impressive turntable. After hearing the Planar 8 Apheta 2 combo and being bowled over, we can not wait to hear the Planar 10 with the Apheta 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe got to hear the Planar 10 for a few brief moments. We heard it at our Music Matters event in Charlotte connected up to a McIntosh stack driving a set of Martin Logan electrostatic speakers. Unfortunately, this setup was out in our main lobby so crowd noise made it hard to tell much, until at one point things were quieter and the guys from Rega put on an old Johnny Cash LP. The emotion we heard in his voice was spectacular and everyone standing around just stopped talking to listen. Then the crowd got noisy again and before we knew it the team from Rega was packing it up to go off to one of our favorite analog reviewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased upon the very brief listen and the way the Planar 10 is put together, this could be a turntable that rivals the big rigs in the 10K+ range. It is obviously not for everyone, but bear in mind, your system is only as good as the first step, where the sound is pulled from the record. We will know more when we get a demo back in, but we think it's safe to say this is going to be one heck of an amazing table for the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"None \/ White","offer_id":41288032747604,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR10-WHT-NOCART","price":6450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ Black","offer_id":41288032813140,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR10-NOCART","price":6450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega Aphelion 2 MC \/ White","offer_id":41288032845908,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR10-WHT-APHELION2","price":10995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega Aphelion 2 MC \/ Black","offer_id":41288032911444,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR10-APHELION2","price":10995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega Apheta 3 MC \/ Black","offer_id":41288032944212,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR10-APHETA3","price":7895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega Apheta 3 MC \/ White","offer_id":41288032976980,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR10-WHT-APHETA3","price":7895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/pl-10.jpg?v=1718138522"},{"product_id":"denon-dp-400-semi-automatic-analog-turntable-black","title":"Denon DP-400 Semi-Automatic Turntable w\/ Built-In Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eRediscover your passion for vinyl with the Denon DP-400 Hi-Fi turntable with speed auto sensor. 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The SL1500C is based on that same great design. It is a direct drive model which offers instant start-up and the tonearm is first-rate and highly adjustable, allowing you to add a better cartridge down the road. The heavy chassis is very well damped and the whole table is just built like a tank. It comes with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/ortofon-2m-red-phono-cartridges\"\u003eOrtofon 2M Red cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e, which allows you to upgrade the sound just by changing the stylus to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/ortofon-stylus-2m-blue\"\u003eOrtofon 2M Blue stylus\u003c\/a\u003e, and the built in phono preamp perfectly matches the Ortofon, but you can defeat it if you wish. 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Today, VPI still makes all of their products in their northern New Jersey factory, using all local employees and sourcing all materials from local businesses. Over the years, they have become one of the most successful high-end audio brands in the United States, specializing in products that are known not only for their performance but for their great value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/vpi-prime.html\"\u003eVPI Prime\u003c\/a\u003e is a perfect example of the outstanding price\/performance ratio of their products. The Weisfeld’s son, Matt, studied 3D design before joining the company and the Prime is his first turntable designed under Harry’s supervision. While its $4,000 price tag is hefty, its features are bountiful and include a 3D printed tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'BauerBodoniBTW01-Black'; font-size: 30px; color: #4f595f; line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003ePackaging, Design \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Prime’s packaging isn’t fancy, the cardboard box filled with custom foam cutouts does the job of containing all 54 pounds worth of parts safely and securely. You’ll find everything you need to set up the turntable, including both a stylus alignment jig and a stylus pressure gauge. As with any \u003ca href=\"\/turntables.html\"\u003egood turntable\u003c\/a\u003e, this should be done by someone who has both experience and the right test equipment to get it perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon unboxing the Prime, you’ll notice it's not the typical rectangular shape of most \u003ca href=\"\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html?brand=314\"\u003eVPI tables\u003c\/a\u003e. The isolation feet are some of the most well-intended we’ve seen, with four pointed cones mounted to the bottom of the table with a pliable material. The tips of the cones sit in a round puck that has bearings on the bottom where they contact your cabinet surface. This unique design provides great acoustical isolation and adds to the Prime’s contemporary design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/VPI-prime-closeup.jpg\" alt=\"VPI Prime Closeup\" width=\"1200\" height=\"505\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'BauerBodoniBTW01-Black'; font-size: 30px; color: #4f595f; line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow it’s time for the heavy lifting. The motor alone weighs in at over 5lbs. This massive AC motor sits to the side of the table, providing complete isolation, and has a pulley for the belt that is machined to .0005% tolerance to achieve perfect speed. If you find the motor heavy, wait until you pick up the platter. This 20lb. beast is made out of aluminum and damping materials. It’s 39” circumference is machined to a +\/- .001” tolerance. Coupled to the hardened steel bearing, this system spins at a perfectly constant speed. We believe this characteristic is essential when trying to achieve the “live” feeling from music. If the speed is off, the music does not sound realistic. VPI’s method of mass is one of the best ways to accomplish this since the heavy platter will maintain consistency once it gets up to speed. The first time you flip the switch on the motor, you’ll hear it squelch as it torques up, but don’t let this worry you. While it sounds a bit odd, it’s normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prime’s 10” 3D tonearm is quite a feat. Ideally, a tonearm would be one single piece of material, yet until 3D printing, this has been almost impossible to manufacture. VPI was able to use anti-resonant materials, and the end result is an elegant one-piece tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm is a unipivot type, meaning it’s free to move around in all directions and only has one bearing. Many in the audio industry believe this is the most friction-free bearing around, allowing your phono cartridge to do its job. The unipivot bearing even has two side outriggers to fine tune its level position. VPI includes a 6” lightweight rod you rest in a groove on the top of the headshell section, allowing you to easily determine whether its level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother impressive tonearm feature is its fully adjustable VTA (vertical tracking angle), which allows you to move the tonearm in order to align the top of the phono cartridge parallel to the record surface in order to achieve the best possible sound. With most tonearms, this is done by loosening screws in the side or base to raise or lower the arm, which makes it difficult to fine-tune the height. With the VPI arm, however, you simply loosen up two large screws, then use a large round knob to move the height up or down in small increments. Just as coffee fanatics experiment with achieving the perfect grind, VTA allows audio fanatics to experiment with achieving the perfect sound. There is even the option to make minor adjustments based on the thickness of your vinyl records, and the arm has a scale so you can record the exact setting for each record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, to couple the record better to the damped platter, VTA includes a stainless steel and delrin record clamp, which simply drops down over the center spindle to hold down the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Audio Advice, we’re very particular about cables included with turntables. Since the signal coming out of your phono cartridge is extremely low in output, it’s necessary to use a higher-end set of cables so nothing is lost in the transfer of the signal from your turntable to the \u003ca href=\"\/turntables\/phono-preamps.html\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e. The Prime does not come with cables, which we actually prefer, since it allows you to choose from any of the aftermarket cables on the market today. Your choices are unlimited and whatever model you select will fit firmly onto the high-end RCA jacks found on the back of your Prime table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne final word of advice: you must ensure your Prime is set up by a professional. They can mount and align the cartridge perfectly, and should also preset the VTA to the right height for an average record. From there, all you need to do is put it back together and \u003ca href=\"\/videos-reviews\/turntable-setup-guide\/\"\u003eset the recommended tracking force\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'BauerBodoniBTW01-Black'; font-size: 30px; color: #4f595f; line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo check out the Prime, we used it with the \u003ca href=\"\/soundsmith-zephyr-mimc-star-phono-cartridge-blue.html\"\u003eSoundsmith Zephyr MIMC cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e. Like VPI, Soundsmith has been around for over 30 years and is actually made in the USA right down the road from VPI in Peekskill, NY. This is a $1,749 low output moving iron cartridge. The Zephyr was very easy to get setup properly with it’s square body. It also has very good channel separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite test LPs is Cat Stevens Tea for the Tillerman and the Prime perfectly captures his somewhat gravelly voice. The first cut, “Where Do the Children Play,” has a variety of sounds and rhythm changes that are a noteworthy test for a high-end turntable. In the first 5 seconds, you can tell the Prime is special. we’ve never heard bass notes reach down so low while maintaining such a realistic tonal quality. This same track has some very close mic’d guitar lines throughout the song. There are actually two guitars playing which on some rigs is hard to distinguish. Not so on the Prime! They each stand out alone even when things really build up towards the end of the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3D arm really lets your \u003ca href=\"\/turntables\/phono-cartridges.html\"\u003ephono cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e do its job, too. Once everything was set up we were not able to detect a shred of cartridge mistracking. In terms of dynamics, the percussion sounds explode to life with the Prime. After critically listening to a few more tracks, we ended up turning off the lights and putting on an old favorite, the first Chicago Album, CTA. We were instantly immersed in the music. The 3D representation afforded by the Prime is almost spooky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we played more records, we found the presentation of the music on almost every recording was extending wider left to right than our speakers. We believe part of this is the outstanding audio quality of the Zephyr MIMC, but if the table and tonearm are not going a great job, you would never get that type of soundstage. The Zephyr is certainly a great match for this outstanding turntable. The combination produced deep rich bass, with a high-end extension that was never harsh -- always smooth and liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'BauerBodoniBTW01-Black'; font-size: 30px; color: #4f595f; line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListening to vinyl is a hobby full of fun and experimentation. If you want to dive deeper into this fun arena or are looking for a great table to jump in with, we think the VPI Prime is an amazing choice. To set it up right, you’ll probably be in the $5,500+ price range by the time you get an appropriate cartridge and set of phono cables, but we don’t know of another table offering more for the money. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you enjoy tinkering, you will absolutely love the adjustable vertical tracking angle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_one_sixth col_last\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Prime 21","offer_id":41288735981652,"sku":"VPI:PRIME21-BLK","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Prime 21 w\/ Shyla cartridge and 1.2m Weisline Cable","offer_id":41980303179860,"sku":"VPI:P21-SHY-WEIS1.2-BLK","price":7700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut \/ Prime 21","offer_id":41288736014420,"sku":"VPI:PRIME21-WAL","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut \/ Prime 21 w\/ Shyla cartridge and 1.2m Weisline Cable","offer_id":41980303212628,"sku":"VPI:P21-SHY-WEIS1.2-WAL","price":7700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/front_prime_21.jpg?v=1718140800"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-juke-box-e1-turntable-gloss-black","title":"Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead\"\u003eJust Add Speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its range of analog and digital inputs, Juke Box E1 is one of the most versatile offerings on the market. A turntable, a preamplifier, a power amplifier and a BT receiver are at the ready for you. The line output even lets you relay the signal to a 2nd amplifier allowing playback through a headphone amp or a 2nd system entirely. The built-in high-contrast display shows you volume and the selected input. The 32-step digital potentiometer helps you achieve the desired volume. Pressing the volume knob also changes the input. For further convenience, an infrared remote control is included!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead\"\u003eSound Adjustments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the supplied remote control you can not only switch inputs, power off\/on and adjust the volume. You can also fine-tune as you listen. Press the ‘Loudness’ button to use a default preset or adjust the treble \u0026amp; bass to your liking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead\"\u003eHandmade in Europe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylish CNC-machined composite fiber plinth is carefully manufactured to ensure there are no resonant hollow spaces inside. The lightweight and low friction 8.6″ aluminum tonearm is optimized for the high-quality Ortofon OM 5E cartridge and will allow it to perform its very best. The new ABS polymer main platter is strengthened with purpose-designed ridges in order to create an ideal, anti-resonant platform for your vinyl. To protect your Juke Box E1 from dust, an elegant acrylic dust cover with adjustable hinges is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReworked tonearm \u0026amp; headshell design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-resonant ABS polymer main platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamped DC motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic speed change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant playback with super-easy setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth, 1 line input, 1 line output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-contrast display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-adjusted tracking force \u0026amp; anti-skating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-mounted Ortofon OM 5E cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with silicone belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial feet for effective decoupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic dust cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIR remote control included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black","offer_id":41288789524564,"sku":"PRO:JUKEBOXE1-BLK","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Red","offer_id":41288789557332,"sku":"PRO:JUKEBOXE1-RED","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss White","offer_id":41288789590100,"sku":"PRO:JUKEBOXE1-WHT","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/jukebox-e1-black-highgloss-dustcover-record.jpg?v=1718140959"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-x1b-true-balanced-turntable-gloss-black","title":"Pro-Ject X1B Turntable with Sumiko Rainier Cartridge.","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis article is on a new turntable from Pro-Ject, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-x1b-true-balanced-turntable\"\u003eX1B True Balanced Turntable\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-x1-turntable+color-Gloss~Black\"\u003eX1\u003c\/a\u003e has been around for a few years and has been updated to the X1B version, which offers balanced connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Heinz Lichtenegger founded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/pro-ject\"\u003ePro-Ject Audio Systems\u003c\/a\u003e in the 1990’sm vinyl sales were at an all time low. He must have had a crystal ball as they have been breaking records every year for the past several years. His vision was to produce turntables and electronics that almost anyone could afford, that offered great performance for their cost. Pro-Ject is now the world’s largest producer of turntables with several factories across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/is-the-vinyl-revival-real-yes-and-heres-why\"\u003eIs the Vinyl Revival Real? Yes, And Here’s Why\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eTheir first turntable was called the Debut, as it was their debut into turntables. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/pro-ject?series=368\"\u003eseries of turntables\u003c\/a\u003e has been one of our most popular ones at Audio Advice. But for those of you wanting a higher level of performance, that is where the X models come into play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are similar in design to their famous Debut turntables but take things to the next level in just about every aspect.\u003c\/p\u003e   \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/X-1-black-highgloss-front.jpg\" alt=\"Pro-Ject X1B in Black - Front View\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Pro-Ject turntables, the X1B is a manual, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/belt-drive-vs-direct-drive-turntables\"\u003ebelt drive turntable\u003c\/a\u003e. This means you need to flip a switch to start things up, move the tonearm over the record, lower the cue lever, then raise the cue lever when the record ends. This is how almost 95% of turntables made today are designed as there is no need to put a bunch of gears and parts under the tonearm which could reduce the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/manual-vs-automatic-turntables\"\u003eManual vs. Automatic Turntables: What Are The Differences?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll be able to pick from gloss black, gloss white, or walnut for your finish on the X1B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the X1B sells for about double the price of the latest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/pro-ject\/pro-ject-debut-carbon-evolution-turntable\"\u003ePro-Ject Debut EVO\u003c\/a\u003e, it is far from Pro-Ject’s most expensive turntable as they make some that reach into the $10,000 price range. But what is great about Pro-Ject is all of these are made in the same European factories to the same very high standards. Everything about the fit and finish on the X1B is just first class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/X1walnut-lifestyle-3.jpg\" alt=\"Pro-Ject X1B turntable being adjusted by a blonde worman\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a lot of tables where you need to change the belt to flip from 33 to 45, the X1B has an upgraded electronic speed control where you can change it at the push of a button. You can even change the belt to a different one if you want to play a 78.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s take a look at all the great tech you’ll find on the Pro-Ject X1B starting from the bottom and working our way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAdjustable TPE-Damped Isolation Feet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three feet that support the plinth are made from a combination of a thermoplastic elastomer and aluminum. These are also adjustable in height so you can get the X1B perfectly level. This elastomer or TPE for short does a really good job at damping out resonances. The fact they use three makes it much easier to get things leveled up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eThick CNC-Machined Plinth of Top-Quality MDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plinth itself is a very heavy CNC machined piece of top quality MDF that gets finished with either eight layers of paint or a real wood veneer. This is one part that attributes to the almost 16 pound weight of the X1B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eElectronic Speed Changer \u0026amp; Stabilizer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronic speed control uses a precision crystal to generate the signal that goes to the motor. This means you will get great speed consistency giving the X1B an excellent sense of rhythm and pacing, a feature we always listen for on better turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe models below the X1B, like the EVO and Pro-Ject Pro, both use the same motor, but the X1B gets a higher and larger motor that runs even more consistently. It is mounted in a large metal enclosure which prevents any electrical noise from making its way out. TPE grommets are used to mount it to the plinth and a round piece of TPE sits under it on the front and back to further isolate it. All motors make some form of vibration and this innovative isolation system will minimize any vibrations making their way to the platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMassive Acrylic Record Platter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subplatter and main bearing are also a jump up from the other tables in the X1B. First, the subplatter is machined to tolerances of .001mm. That is super precise! They then use a stainless steel platter bearing with a bronze bushing and what they call teflon mirrors to reduce rumble and noise to the lowest level possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis great subplatter and bearing assembly supports their classic acrylic main platter. This is the same material they use for other platters but the X1B gets a big jump in thickness and mass. The platter is 20mm thick and weighs in at 3.3 pounds. The heavy platter will give you great rotational stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/X-1-white-high-gloss-Tonarm-VTA.113.jpg\" alt=\"Pro-Ject X1B Turntable Tonearm\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e8.6″ Carbon-wrapped Aluminum Tonearm with Adjustable Arm Height (VTA)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eThe 8.6” tonearm on the X1B is also pretty special. It takes what they did for the less expensive Pro-Ject Pro and goes even further. We can’t say enough about how important the tonearm is. It has what might seem like a simple job of holding the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-cartridges\"\u003ephono cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e above the record while it traces the microscopic grooves. It has to do this with minimal friction and resonances. This is why at the top end of tonearms, you can find some that cost more than a performance car!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their own in-house CNC machines, the Pro-Ject engineers can make anything they want to very tight tolerances. The bearing housing begins as a single block of aluminum and is machined to extreme tolerances. It houses a Karden ultra low friction 4 pin point bearing that is far superior to the one used in the Pro model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm itself is a one piece sandwich construction with an aluminum arm tube wrapped in carbon fiber for strength. The counterweight also uses TPE damping in their quest for zero resonances. And we like the fact you can not only adjust vertical tracking height but azimuth as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of adjustments, getting your turntable set up properly can make a world of difference in its performance. If your turntable came premounted with a cartridge, you do not have to worry much about anything other than simple set up, but if you start to venture into the world of buying the turntable and cartridge separately, getting the set up done right is critical. When you purchase your turntable and cartridge from Audio Advice, it will go into our setup lab where we use the latest testing equipment to make sure it arrives to you perfectly set up. All you will have to do are some basic things to be up and running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/first-turntable-now-what\"\u003eYou Got Your First Turntable… Now What?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMini XLR Balanced Phono Output\u003c\/h2\u003e    \n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, and this is really one pretty big deal about the X1B, it has two types of output connections on the rear. One is the standard very nice RCA jacks, but the other is a mini XLR connector.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis connector lets you connect your X1B up in a balanced audio configuration. Balanced audio connections are the standard for recording studios, professional musicians, and live performances. The big advantage is that a balanced system cancels out any noise the cable may pick up. And in this day and age of wireless with all kinds of devices in our homes, noise is everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eReducing noise is actually the most important thing you can do for a phono signal as it is about 1,000 times less in level than that of say a CD player. When we first saw Pro-Ject was going to offer balanced on their turntables, we were so happy to see this as previously it had only been available on some of the most expensive turntables in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe way balanced works is pretty simple. There are double the number of conductors for a signal feed. One side of the feed gets inverted so it's essentially out of phase with the other. At the receiving end, the inverted feed goes back to normal and the two feeds are then combined. This means anything other than the original signal disappears when the feeds are combined. Plus you get more output this way. It's why musicians love balanced cables as you can run them great distances without picking up noise.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe receiving end of this signal will need to be a phono preamp that can accept a balanced feed. Up until now, this was also a pretty high price barrier, but Pro-Ject has released several great value balanced phono preamps to use with their new balanced turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSumiko Rainier MM Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last fact to bear in mind for this great system to work with a turntable is you must use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-cartridges?features=6348\"\u003emoving coil cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e. They are naturally balanced whereas a moving magnet is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why we were a little puzzled to see Pro-Ject offering the new X1B turntable with their very good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/sumiko-rainier-mm-phono-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Rainier moving magnet cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e. Granted, this is one heck of a great moving magnet. Sumiko spent years developing these in conjunction with some engineers in Yokohama, Japan. All of the models have the same body so you can even upgrade to better sound when you replace the stylus if you want, but it is a moving magnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey did present us with a pretty good explanation. The original X1, which the X1B replaced, was not balanced and was only $100 less than the new X1B. The X1B turntable on its own for its price with the Rainier is just a super good sounding turntable. Had they packaged it with a moving coil, the balanced cable, and the necessary balanced phono preamp, it would have been a lot more expensive and out of range of many people who would appreciate the X1B even without going balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut, we have to tell you, after playing around with one of these and comparing balanced to regular RCA, the difference is amazing and we would like to see all better turntables offer this option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/X1-lifestyle-CMYK.jpg\" alt=\"Pro-Ject X1B Turntable in black\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe set up the X1B with the low output moving coil from Sumiko called the Blue Point Special EVO III low output moving coil cartridge. We used their new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-phono-box-s3-b\"\u003ePhono Box S3 B True Balanced Phono Stage\u003c\/a\u003e which is their entry level at $499 balanced phono preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe first cut we tried was “The Boxer” from Simon and Garfunkel. Playing the system using the RCA connections sounded fantastic and it really let you hear how great the X1B does with rhythm and pacing along with tracking. It also told us this upgraded tonearm is fully capable of supporting any serious moving coil cartridge with its outstanding bearings and anti resonant characteristics. This is a great turntable even without the balanced option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.qobuz.com\/track\/20534202?lang=en\u0026amp;zone=us-en\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003eBut, when we disconnected the RCA cables, inserted the balanced cable and then used balanced outs to go into the Mark Levinson integrated driving the speakers, it was like a big veil was lifted off of the sound. Things got more effortless with tiny details emerging from what was a completely silent background. It was not subtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe then tried the classic “Come Away with Me” by Nora Jones and had the exact same experience. The X1B in RCA mode sounded great, but switching to running things balanced just made a huge improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e \n    \n    \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.qobuz.com\/track\/74390430?lang=en\u0026amp;zone=us-en\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/X1-Lifestyle-Grid.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white photo of vinyl being put on a Pro-Ject X1B Turntable\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe new Pro-Ject X1B turntable on its own is an excellent performer. For only $300 more than the Debut Pro turntable, it has a lot of technology that will extract more information from your vinyl and spin the platter at an even more consistent speed. You could buy the X1B as is and be happy with it for decades. But, if you want to delve into the world of moving coil cartridges and their far better sound, you have a turntable that will do them justice and at the same time allow you to go balanced. You would need to buy a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps?features=6348\"\u003emoving coil phono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e anyway if you went this route, so why not get one of the excellent new Pro-Ject models that offer balanced connections along with great sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n    \u003cp\u003eThe X1B will give you outstanding audio now, but open up a whole host of potential upgrades down the road. And let us tell you, this balanced thing with moving coil cartridges is a big deal and a great leap forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \n    \u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re here to help!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \n    \u003cp\u003eAudio Advice has been in the industry since 1978, and throughout the years, we’ve developed a team of professionals who live and breathe all things audio and video. We spend countless hours testing and reviewing every product we sell to be sure it stands up to our extremely high-quality standards. With our state-of-the-art testing labs, we can become product experts and provide our customers with in-depth, honest feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Audio Advice, you’re buying from a trusted seller since 1978. We offer \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping, Free Returns, Lifetime Expert Support\u003c\/strong\u003e, and our \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. We look forward to serving you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black","offer_id":41288794669140,"sku":"PRO:X1B-GB","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss White","offer_id":41288794701908,"sku":"PRO:X1B-GW","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin Walnut","offer_id":41288794734676,"sku":"PRO:X1B-SATWAL","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/x1-highgloss-black-cutout-2.jpg?v=1718140977"},{"product_id":"u-turn-orbit-theory-turntable-with-preamp-ebonized-oak","title":"U-Turn Orbit Theory Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eSeriously detailed playback\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the new OA3 Pro tonearm. One-piece magnesium armtube is light yet rigid for exceptionally low resonance. Upgraded gimbal bearing allows for near-frictionless tonearm movement. Easily adjustable for flawless tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eUltra-quiet motor with electronic speed control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced motor system delivers pinpoint speed accuracy with virtually zero motor noise. Change speeds (33\/45 RPM) with the turn of a knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eLoaded with upgrades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorbothane-damped feet. Grooved acrylic platter. Machined aluminum spindle. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to elevate your listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eMeet Orbit Arm 3 Pro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OA3 armtube is molded from magnesium – an incredibly strong yet lightweight material known for its vibration damping properties. Each armtube is made in the USA to exacting standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-piece tapered design minimizes points of resonance in the tonearm. This ensures no musical information from the record is lost, so you hear every detail with remarkable clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eEasily adjustable for flawless tracking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine tune your tonearm to optimize cartridge performance. OA3 Pro’s dial counterweight allows you to set tracking force without a stylus gauge. And its adjustable anti-skate uses a hinged weight to apply consistent force across the entire record surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePrecision engineered from the inside out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upgraded gimbal bearing allows the tonearm to move with exceptional freedom. Both the bearing shaft and housing are machined from stainless steel and threaded for highly precise axial preload. This means less resonance in the tonearm and near-frictionless movement across the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePinpoint speed accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheory features a DC-powered sine wave generator system that monitors and adjusts speed thousands of times per second. The advanced motor controller utilizes a crystal oscillator to drive the ultra-quiet motor with pinpoint accuracy. The result? Minimal wow and flutter and no motor noise during playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOrbit’s new groove\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new frosted acrylic platter is grooved to keep the belt in place. All platter surfaces are precision machined for ultimate flatness and virtually zero runout. The platter rotates on a machined aluminum spindle and inverted main bearing with self-lubricating polymer bushings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eLess vibration. More clarity.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheory’s adjustable-height aluminum feet are layered with Sorbothane – the gold standard for vibration isolation. Preventing vibrations from reaching the stylus lets you hear the most subtle details of your music with outstanding clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eEbonized oak or rift walnut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost other “wood” turntables aren’t really wood. Instead of using veneer, U-Turn uses real hardwood to make their plinths. Theory comes in your choice of rift cut walnut or ebonized white oak. The ebonization process yields a rich, black finish that highlights oak’s beautiful open grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePlug and play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional built-in phono preamp lets you connect to your favorite components. Featuring Pluto 2 technology with low-noise circuitry and high-quality components like WIMA film capacitors and precision resistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eHand assembled in the USA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert technicians assemble and test every turntable in their Woburn, MA workshop – allowing U-Turn to deliver a consistently high level of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOA3 Pro tonearm with one-piece magnesium armtube and Ortofon 2M Blue or Bronze cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-quiet motor with electronic speed control (33\/45 RPM).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrooved acrylic platter with precision aluminum spindle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable-height aluminum feet with Sorbothane for vibration isolation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural hardwood plinth in ebonized oak or walnut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-new seamless silicone belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"U-Turn Audio","offers":[{"title":"Ebonized Oak \/ No","offer_id":41288852013140,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-THEORY-2MBLU-EB","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebonized Oak \/ Yes","offer_id":41288852045908,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-THEORY-2MBLU-PA-EB","price":1079.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rift Walnut \/ No","offer_id":41288852078676,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-THEORY-2MBLU-WAL","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rift Walnut \/ Yes","offer_id":41288852111444,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-THEORY-2MBLU-PA-WAL","price":1079.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/theory-wal-2.jpg?v=1718141157"},{"product_id":"u-turn-audio-orbit-2-special-turntable-black-no","title":"U-Turn Audio Orbit Special Gen 2 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic speed control (33\/45 RPM) lets you change speeds with turn of a knob. Advanced motor controller boosts motor performance and speed accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQA3 precision gimbal tonearm with one-piece magnesium armtube for accurate tracking and low distortion. Features internal anti-skate and adjustable counterweight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrtofon 2M Red cartridge with elliptical diamond stylus delivers open and dynamic sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes cue lever for easy tonearm operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrooved acrylic platter for improved speed consistency and more detailed playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal belt drive eliminates motor noise and ensures speed stability. All-new seamless silicone belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eOrbit Special Re-Engineered.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressive and dynamic playback. 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Each platter is precision machined for flatness and virtually zero runout. Acrylic is remarkably effective at minimizing unwanted vibrations thanks to its high density and low stiffness. Grooved for easy belt installation and use. Inverted main bearing with self-lubricating polymer bushings for maintenance-free performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic Platter\u003c\/strong\u003e - Improved speed consistency and lower resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInverted Main Bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e - Stable, low-noise, and maintenance-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHear Your Music, Not Your Turntable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-noise AC synchronous motor provides excellent speed consistency with no audible pitch variation. Orbit’s signature belt drive and rubber motor suspension prevent unwanted vibration from reaching the platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual Speed Control\u003c\/strong\u003e - Move belt to change 33\/45 RPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Silicone Belt\u003c\/strong\u003e - All-new design for improved durability and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003ePlug and Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional built-in phono preamp lets you connect to your favorite components. Featuring Pluto 2 technology with low-noise circuitry and high quality components like WIMA film capacitors and precision resistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHand Assembled in the USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eU-Turn Audio's expert technicians assemble and test every turntable in their Woburn, MA workshop – allowing us to deliver a consistently high level of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOA3 Tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e - Molded magnesium armtube with fixed anti-skate and preset counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ortofon OM5E with elliptical diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Cue Lever\u003c\/strong\u003e - For easy tonearm operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor\u003c\/strong\u003e - Low-noise AC synchronous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed control\u003c\/strong\u003e - Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive belt\u003c\/strong\u003e - Seamless silicone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInverted main bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e - Self-lubricating polymer bearings with stainless steel shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter\u003c\/strong\u003e - Grooved acrylic platter with frosted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"U-Turn Audio","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ No","offer_id":41288952152148,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-GEN2-BLK","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Yes","offer_id":41288952184916,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-PA-GEN2-BLK","price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ No","offer_id":41288952217684,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-GEN2-BLU","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ Yes","offer_id":41288952250452,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-PA-GEN2-BLU","price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ No","offer_id":41288952283220,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-GEN2-GRN","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ Yes","offer_id":41288952315988,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-PA-GEN2-GRN","price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Oak \/ No","offer_id":41288952348756,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-GEN2-OAK","price":519.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Oak \/ Yes","offer_id":41288952381524,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-PA-GEN2-OAK","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ No","offer_id":41288952414292,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-GEN2-RED","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Yes","offer_id":41288952447060,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-PA-GEN2-RED","price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut \/ Yes","offer_id":41288952479828,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-PA-GEN2-WAL","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut \/ No","offer_id":41288952512596,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-GEN2-WAL","price":519.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ No","offer_id":41288952545364,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-GEN2-WHT","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Yes","offer_id":41288952578132,"sku":"UT:ORBIT-PLUS-PA-GEN2-WHT","price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/blue_plus_nameplate_3.jpg?v=1718141482"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-x8-evolution-turntable-gloss-black","title":"Pro-Ject X8 Evolution Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eAudiophile Implementations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X8 turntable is a true high-end solution with major technical features adapted from the Xtension 9 and 10. The precision balanced platter is machined out of a single piece of aluminum and damped with a TPE (Thermo Plastic Elastomer) insert. The platter rotates on an inverted bearing with ceramic ball and PTFE thrust pad. To decrease the load on the bearing, an opposing neodymium magnet repels the platter from the plinth and bearing, ensuring smooth and quiet operation for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe massive MDF chassis is supported by custom feet which are are CNC machined out of aluminum and are fully height-adjustable. They utilize TPE damping technology, very effectively decoupling the X8 from the surface it is placed on. The combination of mass and damping provide a very stable system, isolating the stylus from both airborne and structural vibrations, without being finicky to setup and remains stable and properly aligned over time. You hear your music, not the turntable. The 9cc EVO carbon tonearm utilizes inverted cardanic tonearm bearings, has four stainless steel tips mounted in ABEC 7 quality ball bearings mounted in a C-shaped section to minimize resonances. The low mass one-piece carbon fiber tonearm tube is crafted in a conical shape to minimize standing wave vibrations. The tonearm wire loom is one piece, from the cartridge to the 5pin DIN output, designed to allow either single ended or True Balanced phono connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eTrue Balanced – Get Blown Away\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWitching to balanced is no subtle upgrade and promises to redefine ‘reference’ sound quality in your turntable system. What’s needed to get there are a) a moving coil cartridge, b) a turntable with balanced phono outputs, c) a phono preamp with balanced phono inputs and d) a balanced cable carrying the phono signal from turntable to phono preamp. Typically a much more costly endeavor, Pro-Ject has changed that landscape by offering products that make the technology attainable to any serious listener.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eX8 Evolution comes equipped with a balanced 5-pin DIN phono output and can be run balanced with either DIN \u0026gt; XLR or DIN \u0026gt; mini XLR phono cables and a balanced phono stage. The turntable ships with a DIN \u0026gt; RCA phono cable for maximum compatibility out of the box (unbalanced dual single-ended RCA\/ground is by far the most common connection type in phono). Balanced add-ons are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eSumiko Blue Point No. 3 Cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro-Ject X8 Evolution is now shipping with the Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 MC Cartridge. Sumiko Phono Cartridges pair well with Pro-Ject tonearms. Their sonic synergy delivers non-fatiguing music that can be enjoyed for hours with no sacrifice to low-level detail \u0026amp; resolution- the things that make our music reproduction spring to life! Upgrading your stylus is an easy, low-risk path to immediate, audible improvement in your analog experience that only improve with break-in. Cartridge\/stylus break-in occurs progressively as you listen. Our listeners notice the greatest degree of improvement in the 20-50 hour range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":41288983019604,"sku":"PRO:X8EVOLUTION-GB-NOCART","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Black \/ Sumiko Blue Point No. 3","offer_id":42432534610004,"sku":"PRO:X8EVO-BP3HI-GBLK","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss White \/ Sumiko Blue Point No. 3","offer_id":42432534642772,"sku":"PRO:X8EVO-BP3HI-GWHT","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin Walnut \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":41288983085140,"sku":"PRO:X8EVOLUTION-SATWAL-NOCART","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin Walnut \/ Sumiko Blue Point No. 3","offer_id":42432534675540,"sku":"PRO:X8EVO-BP3HI-SWAL","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/pro-ject-xtension-8-evolution.jpg?v=1718141568"},{"product_id":"jbl-spinner-bluetooth-turntable-black-and-gold","title":"JBL Spinner BT","description":"\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany History \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis article is all about a new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pages\/jbl-brand-page\"\u003eJBL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/jbl\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e aimed at people just getting into vinyl for the first time. It is called the Spinner, and it sure has a lot to offer someone just starting out with vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJBL has been around for decades, producing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/speakers\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e both professionals and home audio enthusiasts love. One of their biggest projects ever was putting together the Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound, which rocked many a concert stage. They have branched out into all things audio-related, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/headphones-portables\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/speakers\/portable-bluetooth-speakers\"\u003eportable speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, electronics, and now with the Spinner, turntables. JBL has some of the best engineers in the industry, and when they do something, they do it right!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/wall_of_sound.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe first saw the Spinner at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/live.audioadvice.com\/\"\u003eAudio Advice Live\u003c\/a\u003e in August of 2023 and could not wait to get our hands on one to test out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to vinyl? Learn everything you need to know here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/turntable-buyers-guide\"\u003eAudio Advice Turntable Buyers Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you were around in the 70s and into audio, you might remember the classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/jbl-l100-classic-bookshelf-speaker\"\u003eJBL L100 speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, which went on to become a legend. They were so popular that JBL brought them back as part of their Classic Series a few years back. The most famous color their unique grills came in was JBL orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"JBL L100 Speaker with orange grill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/Harman-2018-165.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"JBL L100 spekaers on either side of a media cabinet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/c1cb3475929e7d0135d5279850f1954e.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spinner pays homage to the legendary orange color with the JBL logo, and in an even cooler look, both the platter and anti-skate knob are JBL orange too. Now, if you prefer something more subdued for your space, there is also an option to have the JBL logo, platter, and anti-skate knob in a muted gold tone as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"JBL Spinner Turntable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/JBL-Spinner-BT-R-QTR-View-Lid-Off-1-v3.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"JBL Spinner turntable on a wood cabiner with headphones in the foreground\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/JBL-Spinner-Front-View-Lid-Off-1-v3-_2_.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally, when we go over a turntable, we start from the bottom and work our way up, so let's get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spinner has nice feet that will help absorb external vibrations. They are actually pretty cushy as they move quite a bit when you press down on the plinth. And they get bonus points for being adjustable, so you can get things perfectly leveled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main platter bearing is captive but does have a tapered brass spindle to lock the platter in well. The aluminum platter itself is about what you would expect for a table like this, but it is pretty lightweight with no damping. However, adding the nice felt mat damps it out pretty well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were also impressed to see the motor mount is double isolated from the plinth. It sits in its own cutout, and then on that separate section, the motor mount itself uses large rubber isolators to reduce noise further. Plus, the belt drive system itself adds some isolation, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we looked at the J-shaped tonearm, we thought it might have cheap bearings with some chatter, but that is not the case at all. It is very friction-free, with no perceptible chatter. And unlike some less expensive tables where things are not always perfectly aligned, the headshell is exactly parallel to the record surface. And even though it is removable, it locks in nicely and tightly. We were a bit worried the auto-start mechanism might add some noise. However, listening closely to a blank groove test record revealed it did not, as it was very quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Close up view of tonearm on JBL Spinner Turntable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/F3_JBL_Spinner_BT_Gold_R-3QTR_Lid-Off.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some other tables, you might find where the counterweight and or anti-skate is fixed; this one is fully adjustable, so should you want to add a better \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-cartridges\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e later, you would be able to. Making this adjustment and setting up the first time might be the only part that could give a turntable newbie a hard time, but have no worries. When you purchase your JBL Spinner from Audio Advice, we will send you our setup guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge is marked as an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/audio-technica\"\u003eAudio-Technica\u003c\/a\u003e and looks like the same one used by some other brands. Audio-Technica is known for making great entry-level cartridges, and we were happy to see it as the choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Detail view of JBL logo on Spinner Turntable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/JBL_SPINNER_BT_ORANGE_01_0036_x2.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front panel has 33 and 45 buttons you simply press to select the speed. The Spinner will start spinning, no pun intended, when you move the arm over the record. It stops when you bring it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo all of that looks like a pretty typical turntable, right? Well, when you look closely, you’ll see a little light behind the platter that opens up a whole other world of possibilities for many users. Yes, the JBL Spinner comes equipped with Bluetooth and not just any; it's the best aptX HD!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many people just getting into the world of better audio, they may have a pair of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/speakers\/portable-bluetooth-speakers\"\u003ebluetooth speakers\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/headphones-portables\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e. Pairing up the Spinner to our Bluetooth headphones we used for testing was a snap. When we think about all of the people out there with Bluetooth speakers who might want to add a turntable, this is just such a great feature to have on a turntable that is quite good in its own right. And it gives you the advantage of putting the turntable where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow bear in mind that Bluetooth does turn your analog signal into digital, but if you are just starting out and beginning to build your vinyl collection, we are okay with that. And should you decide to get a bit more serious and make a direct connection, the Spinner has you covered there, too. It has a pair of analog outs with a built-in phono preamp for those of you with a system that has no phono preamp. Or, if you have a decent one, you can turn them off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother feature that is great for people just starting out in vinyl is auto shut-off. Yes, you can press a button on the back to engage this, and when it is on, the motor will shut off at the end, and your cartridge will not sit there grinding into the paper if you forget to shut things down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJBL has just thought of everything for the person getting into vinyl with this great new Spinner turntable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"JBL Spinner Turntable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/JL-Spinner-03.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, you probably know that at Audio Advice, we are really into turntables and can be a bit critical at times. So, how did the Spinner sound? In a word, it is far better than we expected, given its price and the nice feature set. Is it as good as some more expensive manual turntables with no Bluetooth? No, it is not. But it is close and surprisingly good to our ears. It tracks well and seems to be as resistant to acoustic feedback as anything near or even above its price. The belt drive system is well implemented as there is a decent sense of rhythm, although not to the level of some British tables that sell for more. But to us, that is okay; this is one heck of a great starter turntable. And we have to say, wandering around the house jamming out to vinyl on our Bluetooth headphones was pretty cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have the itch to start collecting vinyl and are like a lot of people with a pair of Bluetooth speakers or a basic system with no \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e, we can not think of a better, simpler way to get started than with the Spinner! Plus, it just looks as cool as all get out to us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re here to help!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions about the JBL Spinner turntable or anything audio or video-related, contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/contact-us\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. Or simply visit one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/about\/locations\"\u003eworld-class showrooms\u003c\/a\u003e to experience speakers, projectors, TVs, and everything in between for yourself before you make a purchase!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advice has been in the industry since 1978, and throughout the years, we’ve developed a team of professionals who live and breathe all things audio and video. We spend countless hours testing and reviewing every product we sell to ensure it meets our extremely high-quality standards. With our state-of-the-art home theater audio lab, we can become product experts and provide our customers with in-depth, honest feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Audio Advice, you’re buying from a trusted seller since 1978. We offer \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping, Free Returns, Lifetime Expert Support\u003c\/strong\u003e, and our \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. We look forward to serving you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JBL","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":41289042395220,"sku":"JBL:SPINNER-BT-GLD","price":439.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":41289042427988,"sku":"JBL:SPINNER-BT-ORG","price":439.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/spinnerbt-org-1.jpg?v=1718141775"},{"product_id":"mofi-masterdeck-turntable-black","title":"MoFi Electronics MasterDeck Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eLimted Time Master Collection Promo: July 7th to December 31st!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase a MoFi Electronics MasterDeck turntable between July 7th and December 31st to receive Mofi's MasterCollection #1 for FREE! This collection includes five iconic albums pressed for ultimate fidelity in UltraDisc One-Step (total retail value over $500). Please note that these collections are pre-packaged and cannot be combined or swapped with MoFi's other pressings. Available until supplies last!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasterCollection #1 – Free with any MasterDeck Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlan Parsons: \u003cem\u003eI Robot\u003c\/em\u003e (33 RPM Box Set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBruce Springsteen: \u003cem\u003eGreetings from Asbury Park\u003c\/em\u003e (33 RPM Box Set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoni Mitchell: \u003cem\u003eLadies of the Canyon\u003c\/em\u003e (45 RPM 2 LP Box Set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVan Halen: \u003cem\u003eVan Halen II\u003c\/em\u003e (45 RPM 2 LP Box Set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiles Davis: \u003cem\u003eBitches Brew\u003c\/em\u003e (33 RPM 2 LP Box Set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"UltraDisc One-Step MasterCollection #1. Free with any MasterDeck configuration\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/MasterDeck_MasterCollection_9fdaae2f-f9e9-489b-86a3-e94e25eaa6b0.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your vinyl playback to the ultimate level with the new MoFi MasterDeck. This Allen Perkins-designed reference table has a brand-new 10” dual-pivot tonearm, sensor-regulated 3-speed motor with trim adjustment, and the build quality to last a lifetime!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"MoFi Masterdeck Turntable in black and in walnut\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/masterdeck_colors.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1977, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/mofi-electronics\"\u003eMobile Fidelity Sound Labs\u003c\/a\u003e came onto the scene to offer recordings that would take advantage of the ever-improving ability of audio reproduction systems. MoFi knew that with the advancements in the home audio world, the recordings would have to get better. Using technology and better practices, they have become one of the go-to leaders in recorded music today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting in 2016, MoFi came out with their award-winning StudioDeck and UltraDeck turntables that, for a lot of people, presented the perfect balance of high-end build quality and sound but remained attainably priced for most music lovers. After years of customer requests and a passion for perfecting their designs, MoFi decided to put its best foot forward and design a turntable that represents a true reference product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"MoFi Masterdeck Turntable on a console cabinet between decorative items\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/25-DSC07516.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Quailty Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the success of the great \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/mofi-studiodeck-turntable\"\u003eStudioDeck\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/mofi-electronics-ultradeck-turntable\"\u003eUltraDeck\u003c\/a\u003e, MoFi thought it was time to create a turntable representing a true reference product that would be the culmination of Chief Analog Designer Allen Perkins's design work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllen Perkins, being a master of his craft, wanted the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/mofi-masterdeck-turntable\"\u003eMasterDeck\u003c\/a\u003e to include all of the things he had learned over his long career in the field of turntable design. One of the first things he looked at when designing the MasterDeck was the tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 10” carbon-fiber tonearm was designed with this material for the ultimate rigidity while remaining lightweight and agile. This is a departure from most tables in this price class, with a more standardized 9.3” tonearms. A 10” arm allows for better tracking performance, much like the esoteric 10-12” arms on the market. The only drawback to this is that setup is extremely critical, but with all the adjustments the MasterDeck’s tonearm has, this should not be an issue. Remember, we are always here to help with setup questions and can even set up your cartridge before the unit ships if you purchase them together from us. This tonearm allows the use of cartridges from 5g-14g in weight. This new tonearm has a unique dual-pivot design that uses a unipivot bearing for the lateral movement of the arm and a gimbal bearing for the vertical movement. This allows the tonearm to have both the friction-free movement that is the hallmark of a unipivot arm and the controlled vertical movement that gimbal bearings are known for. Allen designed this tonearm with two high-precision ruby bearings in the unipivot section for the utmost accuracy of movement. The gimbal section uses very high-speed bearings that are rated for thousands of RPMs, which a tonearm will never see. This level of overengineering is what gives this turntable its name, MasterDeck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Detail view of the front of the MoFi Masterdeck turntable tonearm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/MoFi_MasterDeck_Turntable_Detail_03_Badge.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Detail view of the back of the MoFi Masterdeck turntable tonearm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/MoFi_MasterDeck_Turntable_Detail_04_Tonearm.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is argued by many that detachable headshells add an unneeded connection point on the arm and cartridge wiring and could potentially reduce performance. While this may be true, it can’t be argued that having a removable headshell makes cartridge mounting a much easier job. Allen engineered this arm differently, Having a very secure removable headshell with a precision collar that holds the headshell much more securely than standard mounts. This mounting system also allows for easier azimuth adjustment by rotating the headshell itself instead of the whole arm. Even though the headshell is removable, the high-performing Cardas tonearm wires are still directly connected to the cartridge without any extra connection points for the best performance. This new tonearm also has all of the adjustments needed to mount practically any chosen cartridge on the MasterDeck, including Azimuth, Precision screw collar, VTA adjustment, overhang, and anti-skate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"MoFi Masterdeck Turntable speed window detail view\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/MoFi_MasterDeck_Turntable_Detail_02_SpeedWindow.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoFi knows that having a high-performance turntable means nothing if you can’t enjoy your whole vinyl collection on it. With the MasterDeck, you can play your 33, 45, and 78 RPM records with settings for all three speeds and trim control. The removable headshell easily allows you to mount your 78 RPM cartridge. A straightforward dial speed setting makes using the MasterDeck much easier, as there are no belt changes or multiple pulleys. You just set the speed and play the record! The trim control is a very important option as it allows you to adjust for any speed anomalies that can happen when playing records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor system in the MasterDeck is a sensor-regulated synchronized 3-phase brushless DC system that achieves and maintains perfect speed stability. This motor is also completely isolated from the plinth, allowing no interference with the delicate cartridge and tonearm of the MasterDeck. If there is one area that makes or breaks a turntable, it is speed and motor noise. You could have the best system in the world, but if your turntable has speed instability or motor noise, it will ruin the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoFi has always used Delrin® in their platters, seeing that it has a natural impedance match to the vinyl itself. With the MasterDeck, they took this a step further by incorporating an aluminum\/Delrin® hybrid platter. With the Delrin® as the surface seeing the record and the aluminum with its mass, stability, and resonance-reducing characteristics, This added weight, especially to the outer edges of the platter, improves the flywheel effect, which adds speed stability. This high-tech and well-engineered platter is supported by an Encapsulated Spiral Groove inverted bearing that promises very tight tolerances for unparalleled precision and stability. A spiral groove bearing is a type of bearing with grooves machined into its face that will hydrodynamically “pump” oil throughout the bearing surface allowing much more precision and longer bearing life.This level of engineering should allow the MasterDeck to last a lifetime, providing reference-level performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mofi Masterdeck closeup\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/40-DSC07531.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure that MasterDeck’s performance is not hindered by any outside forces, they went to specialists in Harmonic Resolution Systems for the best solution. These isolation feet provide 5.5 degrees of freedom and have a mechanism that “floats” within the foot, providing the plinth with total isolation wherever the MasterDeck is placed. Having this level of total isolation is generally only found in expensive aftermarket feet or isolation platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving all of this performance is great but many music lovers like to own something great to look at as well and MoFi knows this. For the MasterDeck, MoFi included a real wood framed plinth that allows you to choose between black ash as well as an elegant walnut finish. This takes MoFi’s MasterDeck to a new level of aesthetic value not found in the StudioDeck or UltraDeck. While there are turntables on the market today in all sorts of wild colors and exotic materials the MasterDeck stays with MoFi’s theme of an understated look that many will find appealing. With the variations in finish options seen on furniture today, we would have liked to see MoFi offer more than two finishes. But we do applaud their efforts here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mofi Masterdeck detail view of feet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/MoFi_MasterDeck_Turntable_Detail_06_Feet.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were very excited when we got the MasterDeck as we loved the StudioDeck and UltraDeck's performance and value. Taking the unit out of the box we noticed the very good level of packaging quality and protection for the turntable in the box. Setting up the table was an easy affair with all of the parts easily found in the box and a picture-filled manual to tell us how to assemble. Our turntable experts at Audio Advice liked this detachable headshell as it made mounting the cartridge and dialing it in much easier(anyone who has ever fumbled around and lost the mounting screws for their cartridge trying to fit it on a fixed headshell knows what we mean!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the StudioDeck and UltraDeck’s grub screw VTA adjustment the MasterDeck’s collar screw drive adjustment is much easier to set and more precise in its movement. All of these attributes will make mounting your favorite cartridge much easier than many tables on the market and allow you to get even more performance out of your favorite cartridges. After getting the cartridge perfectly aligned and mounted we were ready to do some listening. \u003cem\u003eRemember if you purchase the MasterDeck and your favorite cartridge from us our Audio Advice Turntable Specialists will mount and perfectly dial in your new cartridge before the MasterDeck is shipped to you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"90\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.qobuz.com\/track\/26332268?lang=en\u0026amp;zone=us-en\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first album we played was Oscar Peterson’s \u003cem\u003eWe Get Requests\u003c\/em\u003e. This album, being the jazz masterpiece it is allowed us to test how the MasterDeck would transmit the instrument's tone and texture. With our favorite track “You Look Good To Me” we heard all of the details in the bowed stand-up bass while also keeping the emotion and musical feel in place. It is rare to find a source component that does both detail and musicality in one package but the MasterDeck showed us just that. The other instruments on these tracks had the same detail while keeping the emotion of each player intact. Imaging and soundstage were top-notch giving us layers of musical pleasure and allowing each player their own space to play. While there are much more expensive tables out there in the “cost is no object” territory that will perform better the MasterDeck performs well above its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"90\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.qobuz.com\/track\/4264681?lang=en\u0026amp;zone=us-en\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smiths \u003cem\u003eHatful of Hollow\u003c\/em\u003e is an iconic 80s rock album and while the music on this album is great the recording itself can be troublesome for lesser components to reproduce and many times lead to a grating and sharp presentation. Playing this album in its entirety gave us an energetic presentation that a Smiths album deserves while also keeping the presentation all about the music and not any shortcomings of the playback. The Bass had very good detail and extension while the treble was smooth and lifelike. Again, we were left impressed with the MasterDeck's ability to sound technically detailed while keeping the musical enjoyment and passion alive. We played our favorite track “How Soon Is Now” several times being more and more surprised by the wide soundstage and detail. The Tremolo-boosted guitar work on this song sounded amazing and seemed to jump into the room with us as we listened. This level of realism is truly hard to find and is well-appreciated when it is. The MasterDeck is a turntable that is truly designed to get out of the way and let your chosen cartridge have the sound it is designed to have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"MoFi Masterdeck turntable on a table in front of a blue wall\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/16-DSC07507.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MoFi MasterDeck is a true reference turntable in all the measurable ways from which turntables are measured. With its speed options and trim control, new Dual-pivot tonearm, and hybrid platter all of the metrics are in place for a table that will last a lifetime and present your favorite music with a realism found only in reference quality turntables. Feed this table into a quality phono stage like MoFi’s upcoming MasterPhono or one of our other quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps?features=6348\"\u003ephono stages\u003c\/a\u003e and your vinyl collection will take on a sound that will make any music lover happy! There are turntables on the market that offer multiple tonearm mounts and offer the ability to change components to customize the table, this is not one of those tables. The MasterDeck is for someone looking for a table that offers reference quality sound, easy setup, and does not require you to choose a tonearm or any other components to make it work. If you are looking for a turntable in this price class the MasterDeck is a great option and is fully recommended by us at Audio Advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re here to help!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions, contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/contact-us\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. Or simply visit one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/about\/locations\"\u003eworld-class showrooms\u003c\/a\u003e to experience speakers, projectors, TVs, and everything in between for yourself before you make a purchase!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re planning your home theater or media room, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design\"\u003eHome Theater Design page\u003c\/a\u003e, where we have everything Home Theater related, including our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design#designer\"\u003eFREE Home Theater Design Tool\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Audio Advice, you’re buying from a trusted seller since 1978. We offer \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping, Lifetime Expert Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and our \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. 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For this compelling reason, the SpinDeck 2 turntable fights resonance across the board. Shelf-borne vibration is suppressed by sturdy rubber isolator feet. The motor minimizes vibration, while the platter is further protected by the drive belt. A special high density rubber damping mat is affixed to the bottom of the platter, and a soft silicone rubber slip mat supports your record while damping any remaining vibrations. And of course, the supplied dust cover helps block airborne vibration. The result is wonderfully clear music reproduction, even in quiet passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eUp to Speed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBecause the speed of platter rotation translates directly to Musical pitch, wavering speed degrades the music. That’s why the DC motor is meticulously stabilized. And the diecast, machined aluminum platter acts as a flywheel, for an added degree of tonal clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAutomatic Shutoff\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFor your convenience, at the end of a side, the tonearm automatically lifts and returns to its rest and the platter stops. The automatic mechanism is engineered with acetal resin – a clever material that self-lubricates for exceptionally long operating life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHigh-Precision Tonearm with Pre-Mounted Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTo effortlessly track the record, the aluminum tonearm uses exceptionally precise metal bearings, low mass, an adjustable counterweight and integrated headshell. The pre-mounted AT 3600 phono cartridge from Audio-Technica helps bring out the inner beauty of your albums. 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However you prefer to listen, the SpinDeck 2 turntable is a terrific choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andover Audio","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41289073885268,"sku":"ANDOVER:SPINDECK2-BLK","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":41289073950804,"sku":"ANDOVER:SPINDECK2-WHT","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/sd2frontlidblkdslarge_5000x_c0bba9f3-fbbc-4187-b7ce-1479487bce64.jpg?v=1718141874"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-t2-hi-fi-turntable-piano-black","title":"Pro-Ject T2 Hi-Fi Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eTop-Quality Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe elegantly crafted CNC-machined plinth has been expanded in size to enhance stability \u0026amp; tonearm geometry. Available in 3 striking finishes (gloss black, satin white or Walnut laminate), no plastic is used in its construction! Also free of resonant hollow spaces, it effectively prevents unwanted vibration within the chassis. Compared to the T1, the glass platter is thicker \u0026amp; heavier which ensures a zero-resonance design that eliminates the shortcomings associated with plastic or cheap steel alternatives. Purpose-selected turntable feet effectively isolate the T2 from ambient vibrations in the vicinity of your hi-fi system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSpeed Control, Motor \u0026amp; Drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe T2’s motor and drive system remain identical to those found in the T1. The motor drives the flat belt that in turn drives the anti-resonant sub-platter. The sub-platter is mounted to an ultra-precise main bearing comprised of a hardened steel axle in brass bushing (machined to a tolerance of 0.001mm!). Where most alternative products use unregulated DC motors with wide speed fluctuations, the T2 uses Pro-Ject's electronically-regulated precision-speed AC motor. Electronic speed change between 33 and 45rpm is accessible with the rocker switch as well! All told, it’s a highly-stable \u0026amp; ultra-low-noise drive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eTonearm \u0026amp; Anti-Skating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe T2’s tonearm has been improved for better cartridge geometry. Still a one-piece aluminum design, its effective length improves to 9″. It adds an updated low-friction bearing to accommodate the increased length and diameter for absolute accuracy in use. Aside from clean aesthetics, the integrated headshell is a key player in minimizing armtube resonance (bonded headshells have adverse effects in terms of resonance). The T2 also features user-friendly spring-based anti-skating for fast and accurate setup. Since the Sumiko Rainier is factory-aligned with the tracking force set, simply turn the wheel to your desired value and you’re done with tonearm adjustments!\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSumiko Rainier MM Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe T2 includes the acclaimed high-value Sumiko Rainier MM phono cartridge which synergizes beautifully with the sonic characteristics of the turntable. The cartridge is factory-aligned with the tracking force set! Remember that the Rainier can be easily upgraded to the Olympia, Moonstone or Wellfleet with the simple swap of a stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSemi-Balanced Phono Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLike the T1, the T2 Super Phono is topped-off with shielded, semi-symmetrical, low-capacitance phono cables purpose-designed by Pro-Ject for use with turntables. Pro-Ject also includes an acrylic dust cover with adjustable hinges for your convenience. Everything you need is in the box and can be assembled in minutes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eTrue Balanced Capable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe T2 uses gold-plated RCA outputs that are wired symmetrically (aka ‘balanced’) in the RCA junction box. Like any other Pro-Ject turntable with RCA phono outputs, it can be run balanced with the appropriate cartridge, cable \u0026amp; phono preamp. This means by upgrading to a MC cartridge or Pro-Ject's Pick it PRO Balanced (our specially designed balanced MM cartridge), any of their balanced phono stages as well as a balanced connecting cable, you can capitalize on the advantages Pro-Ject's True Balanced Connection has to offer. Audibly this amounts to less noise, greater dynamics, clearer transients and an overall more immersive experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFactory-aligned Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge ($149 value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-precision 9″ one-piece aluminum tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLarger chassis for optimal tonearm geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e10mm, 1.7kg zero-resonance tempered glass platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring-based anti-skating (no hanging weight!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNickel-plated counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eElectronic speed regulation \u0026amp; switching (33\/45rpm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; built with no resonant hollow spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVibration-absorbing isolation feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSemi-symmetrical phono cable gold-plated connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAcrylic dustcover with adjustable hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAvailable in gloss black, satin white or walnut laminates\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandmade in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Piano Black","offer_id":41289118580820,"sku":"PRO:T2-GB","price":649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Walnut","offer_id":41289118613588,"sku":"PRO:T2-WAL","price":649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin White","offer_id":41289118646356,"sku":"PRO:T2-SW","price":649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/t2-turnable-in-gloss-black.jpg?v=1718142031"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-t2-w-wi-fi-streaming-hi-fi-turntable-gloss-black","title":"Pro-Ject T2 W Wi-Fi Streaming Hi-Fi Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eNew Network Streaming Capabilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePro-Ject has added the latest Wi-Fi technology to the package including all the latest WLAN standards and 2×2 MIMO allowing for theoretical speeds that are faster than typical modern internet connections. With MIMO you get maximum signal stability and protection against package and data loss. This is needed because the T2 W can either stream in Pro-Ject's standard compressed format (most compatible) or in lossless 24bit\/48kHz for select high-end streamers like their Stream Box S2 Ultra. The system is multi-room capable as well, meaning you could send hundreds of audio streams to as many receiving devices as you like before the T2 W multi-core CPU or Wi-Fi bandwidth begin to limit performance. The Pro-Ject Control App offers a fast and intuitive user experience while the Wi-Fi setup can be effortlessly accomplished through modern BLE functionality, simplifying the setup process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eBuilt from the Highest-Quality Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBuilding on the T1, the elegantly crafted CNC-machined plinth is larger and more massive to enhance stability. It’s available in three striking finishes: gloss black, satin white and walnut laminate. It boasts no plastic components. Thoughtful design eliminates hollow spaces, preventing unwanted resonance within the chassis. The T2 W also uses a thicker, heavier glass record platter, ensuring a zero-resonance design that effectively eliminates the shortcomings associated with plastic or light-weight steel alternatives. Complementing these improvements are purpose-selected turntable isolation feet that separate the T2 W from ambient vibrations present in the vicinity of your hi-fi system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSpeed Control, Motor \u0026amp; Drive System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe motor and drive system in the T2 W remain identical to those found in the T1. The motor drives a belt that in turn drives the newly designed sub-platter that’s exclusive to the T-line. This sub-platter is mounted on an ultra-precise (within 0.001mm) main bearing with hardened steel axle and brass bushing. Where most alternative products may use unregulated DC motors with wide speed fluctuations, the T2 W features Pro-Ject's well-established, electronically-regulated precision-speed AC motor. The T2 W also comes with electronic speed-switching between 33 \u0026amp; 45rpm. The result is a low-noise, highly-stable drive system for the record platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eNew Tonearm \u0026amp; Anti-Skate System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe tonearm on the T2 W has been improved with a longer arm tube. With its 9″ effective length and stiff aluminum construction, this one-piece tonearm also features newly updated low-friction bearings to accommodate the increased length and diameter, leading to absolute accuracy in operation. The one-piece design limits unwanted resonance and is a big improvement over other detachable, screwed-on or glued-on headshells! The T2 W also includes the latest adjustable spring-based anti-skating mechanism for easier setup and optimal performance of your phono cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003ePremium Built-In Phono Stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe T2 W has a high-quality dual-stage split-passive MM phono preamp. This is the first time a Pro-Ject turntable has used an integrated phono-preamp of this quality. Pro-Ject considered this a necessity in order to maximize performance over Wi-Fi. They chose a truly stunning phono stage circuit to give the T2 W unrivaled audio performance \u0026amp; maximum longevity. Supplied with a high-value Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge ($149 value), this is a true hi-fi playback system with no corners cut in its design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWorks with most UPNP network-enabled streaming products (Smart TVs, home theater A\/V receivers, streaming loudspeakers, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUses the latest Wi-Fi technology and standards, 2.4\/5GHz with 2×2 MIMO, up to 866 mbps speed (= 346 concurrent 24\/48 lossless audio streams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStandard compressed and optional lossless streams (up to 24bit 48kHz- see Pro-Ject's compatibility FAQ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePro-Ject Control App\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMulti-room capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality dual-stage split-passive MM phono preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHighly precise 9″ one-piece aluminum tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring-based anti-skating system\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCounterweight with nickel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLarger chassis for higher stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePre-adjusted Sumiko Rainier ($149 value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e10mm 1.7kg zero-resonance glass platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpeed control with electronic speed switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAcrylic dust cover with adjustable hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSemi-symmetrical phono cable with metal connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAvailable in gloss black, satin white and walnut (laminate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandmade in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black","offer_id":41289118711892,"sku":"PRO:T2W-GB","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Walnut","offer_id":41289118744660,"sku":"PRO:T2W-WAL","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin White","offer_id":41289118777428,"sku":"PRO:T2W-SW","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/t2-w-gloss-black.jpg?v=1718142035"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-t2-super-phono-turntable-w-hi-fi-mm-preamplifier-piano-black","title":"Pro-Ject T2 Super Phono Turntable w\/ Hi-Fi MM Preamplifier","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003ePremium Built-In Phono Stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe T2 Super Phono implements a high-quality dual-stage split-passive MM phono preamp (first seen in Pro-Ject's critically acclaimed T2 W). The larger plinth makes way for more \u0026amp; better circuitry in the junction box. The Pro-Ject team has taken this opportunity to design a circuit that leaves other built-in MM phono stages in the dust! Supplied with a high-value Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge ($149 value), this is a true hi-fi playback system with no corners cut. Keep in mind that the circuit can be disengaged with the push of a button should you want to upgrade to a low-output MC cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eTop-Quality Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe elegantly crafted CNC-machined plinth has been expanded in size to enhance stability \u0026amp; tonearm geometry. Available in 3 striking finishes (gloss black, satin white or Walnut laminate), no plastic is used in its construction! Also free of resonant hollow spaces, it effectively prevents unwanted vibration within the chassis. Compared to the T1, the glass platter is thicker \u0026amp; heavier which ensures a zero-resonance design that eliminates the shortcomings associated with plastic or cheap steel alternatives. Purpose-selected turntable feet effectively isolate the T2 from ambient vibrations in the vicinity of your hi-fi system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSpeed Control, Motor \u0026amp; Drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe T2’s motor and drive system remain identical to those found in the T1. The motor drives the flat belt that in turn drives the anti-resonant sub-platter. The sub-platter is mounted to an ultra-precise main bearing comprised of a hardened steel axle in brass bushing (machined to a tolerance of 0.001mm!). Where most alternative products use unregulated DC motors with wide speed fluctuations, the T2 uses Pro-Ject's electronically-regulated precision-speed AC motor. Electronic speed change between 33 and 45rpm is accessible with the rocker switch as well! All told, it’s a highly-stable \u0026amp; ultra-low-noise drive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eTonearm \u0026amp; Anti-Skating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe T2’s tonearm has been improved for better cartridge geometry. Still a one-piece aluminum design, its effective length improves to 9″. It adds an updated low-friction bearing to accommodate the increased length and diameter for absolute accuracy in use. Aside from clean aesthetics, the integrated headshell is a key player in minimizing armtube resonance (bonded headshells have adverse effects in terms of resonance). The T2 also features user-friendly spring-based anti-skating for fast and accurate setup. Since the Sumiko Rainier is factory-aligned with the tracking force set, simply turn the wheel to your desired value and you’re done with tonearm adjustments!\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSumiko Rainier MM Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe T2 Super Phono includes the acclaimed high-value Sumiko Rainier MM phono cartridge which synergizes beautifully with the built-in phono stage. The cartridge is factory-aligned with the tracking force set!\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSemi-Balanced Phono Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLike the T1, the T2 is topped-off with shielded, semi-symmetrical, low-capacitance phono cables purpose-designed by Pro-Ject for use with turntables. Pro-Ject also includes an acrylic dust cover with adjustable hinges for your convenience. Everything you need is in the box and can be assembled in minutes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser-selectable premium MM phono preamp with high-grade dual-stage split-passive circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFactory-aligned Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge ($149 value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-precision 9″ one-piece aluminum tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLarger chassis for optimal tonearm geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e10mm, 1.7kg zero-resonance tempered glass platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring-based anti-skating (no hanging weight!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNickel-plated counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eElectronic speed regulation \u0026amp; switching (33\/45rpm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; built with no resonant hollow spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVibration-absorbing isolation feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSemi-symmetrical phono cable gold-plated connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAcrylic dustcover with adjustable hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAvailable in piano black, satin white or satin walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandmade in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Piano Black","offer_id":41289122119764,"sku":"PRO:T2-SUPER-PHONO-GB","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Walnut","offer_id":41289122152532,"sku":"PRO:T2-SUPER-PHONO-WAL","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin White","offer_id":41289122185300,"sku":"PRO:T2-SUPER-PHONO-SW","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/t2-super-phono-gloss-black.jpg?v=1718142049"},{"product_id":"technics-sl-1200m7b-turntable-collaboration-w-automobili-lamborghini-green","title":"Technics SL-1200M7B Turntable Collaboration w\/ Automobili Lamborghini","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDesign Inspired by Automobili Lamborghini DNA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe functions of the SL-1200M7B are based on the SL-1200MK7\/SL-1210MK7 models, while the design is inspired by Automobili Lamborghini’s iconic Y-shape pattern. Orange, Green and Yellow are the colors of the SL-1200M7B, based on the most iconic liveries of the of the Italian automotive super sports cars brand. Automobili Lamborghini and Technics operate in completely different markets but share the same values with cutting-edge ideas and approaches: disruptive technological development, a corporate culture rooted in a spirit of uncompromising craftsmanship, and the pursuit of emotional sounds inspiring customers—with Automobili Lamborghini, the sound of its engines, and with Technics, the sound of its audio. The SL-1200M7B is the powerful result of the collaboration and innovative ideas of the two brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eExclusive Gifts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe SL-1200M7B comes with an original vinyl record containing the powerful V12-engine and driving sounds of six different Automobili Lamborghini super sports cars, a slipmat and two stickers with Automobili Lamborghini and Technics logos. The picture disc features a design inspired by the tires of one the of Automobili Lamborghini's latest models, the Revuelto. As you listen to the sounds of Lamborghini V12-engines, you can also enjoy the visual effect of the tire spinning on your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eCoreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe direct drive system uses a slow-turning motor to directly drive the platter. This system has various advantages. It offers high performance, such as rotation accuracy and powerful torque, does not require replacement of parts and maintains high reliability over a long period of time. On the other hand, the direct drive system was said to produce a rotation irregularity called cogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFor the SL-1210MK7, a new coreless direct drive motor was developed. This motor employs a coreless stator. The removal of the core (iron core) from the stator eliminated the root cause of cogging. Furthermore, the magnetic force of the rotor magnets was improved to the highest possible level, and the gap between the coreless stator and rotor magnets was optimized, thus achieving high-torque-performance equaling that of the SL-1210MK5. Boasting smooth rotation and powerful torque, this motor reproduces sound accurately and faithfully from the groove on an analogue record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDiverse New Functions Adapt to Various Playing Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorque \/ Brake Speed Adjustment*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe newest digital motor control technology, accumulated through the development of Blu-ray disc products, is applied to improve adjustment by allowing the torque and brake speed to be adjusted individually in four steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px\"\u003e*The torque \/ brake speed adjustment, rotation speed switch, and reverse play can be adjusted by switches on the main unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pitch Control Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe pitch control function allows fine adjustment of the rotation speed within ±8 % \/ ±16 %. It does this through digital control, from positional detection of the slider to rotational control of the motor, eliminating the unnecessary DA conversion. This greatly improves tracking performance to achieve accurate and stable pitch adjustment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Play Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe reverse play function, which brings forth new possibilities of creative performance, makes its first appearance in the SL-1200 Series. In addition to 33-1\/3 rpm and 45 rpm, a rotation speed of 78 rpm is supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHigh Sensitive Tonearm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe tonearm, which has continued to support the leading edge of the DJ scene for many years, inherits the highly reliable static-balance universal S-shape tonearm. Using high-precision bearings, it achieves a higher initial-motion sensitivity than the SL-1200MK6. This accurately tracks the groove on the phonorecord to assure excellent tracking performance with minimum stylus jumping even in harsh playing conditions such as scratching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHigh-Rigidity Cabinet and High-Damping Insulator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe chassis, an essential part for reducing external vibrations, inherits the audio quality enhancement technology fostered through the development of high-end turntables. The aluminum die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a special material consisting of ABS mixed with glass fiber to achieve a two-layer construction. The combination of this special high-rigidity material and a metal chassis raised the rigidity and vibration-damping performance to higher levels, realizing a robust cabinet for beautiful sound reproduction. The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal frequency characteristics. This not only assures high sound quality and superb howling resistance, but also effectively shuts out external vibrations under high sound level conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eStylus Illuminator Featuring a High-brightness and Long-life White LED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe stylus illuminator features a new push-type structure for intuitive operation, and employs a high-brightness and long-life white LED. The illumination area and intensity were reviewed to provide improved visibility of the stylus tip even in a dark environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Technics","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":41289127526484,"sku":"TECHNICS:SL-1200M7B-PG","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":41289127559252,"sku":"TECHNICS:SL-1200M7B-PD","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":41289127592020,"sku":"TECHNICS:SL-1200M7B-PY","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/24-0044_sl_1200mk7b_lamborghini__nontextcarousels_01_2000x2000_3000x_74868b80-0641-427a-9d7d-adb87a13a2fe.jpg?v=1718142065"},{"product_id":"denon-dp-29f-turntable","title":"Denon DP-29F Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured with rigid diecast aluminum to produce uniform inertial mass for perfectly stable turntable rotation, an essential component of high fidelity sound during playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmploys an automated system that starts playing the record with the single touch of a button and finishes play at the end of the record by returning the tone arm to its original position and stopping turntable rotation. This system ensures that you do not inadvertently scratch your records when you play them. There is also a manual lifter mechanism that allows you to place the needle on the record wherever you want, so you can skip to a song in the middle of a side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe DP-29F includes a built-in phono equalizer to connect the unit to an integrated amp that does not have its own equalizer. This turntable is powered by a DC servo motor and belt drive system and operated at the 33 1\/3 or 45 rpm speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with an MM cartridge so that you can begin to enjoy your analog record collection as soon as you connect the DP-29F to your home hi-fi system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Denon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42620490317908,"sku":"Denon:DP29F","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductdedenon-dp29f.jpg?v=1718142192"},{"product_id":"denon-dp-300f-turntable","title":"Denon DP-300F Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/denon\"\u003eDenon\u003c\/a\u003e used to make some of the best-looking and highest-end turntables you could find but got out of the turntable business when CDs were taking over. We are happy to see them getting back into it, and one great choice for those of you who want an automatic turntable is the Denon DP300F. This nice little belt drive turntable just needs the push of one button, and you’ll soon have a sweet vinyl sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe like the fact the plinth is heavy-duty with anti-resonant properties. The tonearm is very well put together for this price category and allows you to change cartridges should you wish. 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