What's the difference between the two types of turntable design, and why does it matter? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If ever ...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, it can’t have escaped your notice that vinyl records have made an astonishing comeback to rival the raising of Lazarus. Perhaps the most ...
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation announced that it will exhibit a direct drive 1 analog turntable prototype equipped with a newly developed direct drive motor at the IFA 2015 2 ...
Crosley’s turntables don’t have the best reputation among vinyl heads. Almost all of the record players the company makes are designed for first-time buyers. They’re cheap, both in terms of price and ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Technics produced its first SL direct-drive turntables in ...
Technics has taken the lid off a brand new turntable at IFA 2025. The new Technics SL-40CBT combines the Japanese brand's proprietary direct drive turntable design with a fresh contemporary design and ...
The Lenco L-38010 is a feature packed turntable for vinyl enthusiasts and budding DJs for only $499. With everybody and their grandmother introducing a new turntable these days, it should not come as ...
NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned audio brand Technics has introduced its highly acclaimed SL-1500C turntable in a new, technically enhanced version – the SL-1500CS. Technics ...
The new Technics SL-100C Premium Class Turntable includes a direct drive motor, Audio Technica VM95C cartridge, and more. Technics has been very aggressive during the vinyl revolution introducing a ...
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If ever you’ve attempted navigating a turntable spec sheet, at some point you’ll likely have been overwhelmed by a swathe of seemingly arbitrary information. A hi-fi spec sheet is often a festival of ...
Q. I am interested in purchasing a turntable for my vinyl record collection. My budget is $500. What is your opinion of direct drive vs. belt drive turntables, do you like one better than the other? A ...