The steady rise in sales of vinyl records over the past few years has also meant an increase in production of turntables to spin them on. There are plenty of budget models to get new enthusiasts ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lenco has unveiled a trio of turntables at this year's IFA showcase, each offering a different set of features. At the head of this new triumvirate is the Lenco LBT-515, a direct-drive turntable which ...

NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned hi-fi brand Technics has released its legendary and widely acclaimed SL-1200/1210GR turntable in a new 'GR2' version. This new model was planned to ...

Is Denon looking for a fight? The new flagship DP-3000NE is clearly aimed at another Japanese rival that just launched last week. Let the Direct Drive battle begin. Have you ever wanted to own a ...

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 ...

New York hi-fi gear maker Music Hall has launched its first direct-drive turntable. The weighty Stealth is designed for ease of use, precision playback and low maintenance, and comes with an Ortofon ...

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. The new ...

There's a new direct drive deck in town, and I like it The SL-1500CS is a an update on the award-winning SL-1500C Technics' proprietary ΔΣ Drive tech, for £1,099 (around $1,480 or AU$2,100) Technics ...