Anyone wanting a classic-looking Technics turntable can now get the benefits of a direct drive motor, S-shaped tonearm and Audio-Technica cartridge for a more-affordable price by getting the new ...

Direct drive turntables simply have the motor located beneath the platter, rotating it, well, directly. Belt drive 'tables, on the other hand, have the motor offset – and wrapped around the spindle is ...

Unique turntables of 2025 include Audio-Technica’s levitating Hotaru to MoFi x Fender’s vintage rock vibe and Thorens’ modern ...

This is a big reason why DJs prefer direct-drive turntables. But the Audio-Technica AT-LP8X is a much higher-quality turntable than the company’s more entry-level models. It has a heavier platter, a ...

Panasonic exhibited a direct drive analog turntable prototype equipped with a newly developed direct drive motor at the IFA 2015 trade fair. Panasonic is accelerating further development of this ...

As a result, most direct drive turntables are relatively large to accommodate the larger, smoother motor required. The new tonearm on the TN-4D uses knife-edge, pivot-point bearings, ...

Direct drive turntables, meanwhile, are powered by magnets, which means there is no physical contact with the platter. The motor in these turntables is right underneath the platter and, ...

The flagship DP-3000NE direct-drive turntable has been designed "to allow music lovers to experience their favorite vinyl records in unforgettably clear detail" Denon. 2 / 4.

Turntable Direct-drive Automatic or Manual Manual Built-in preamp Yes $299 at Amazon $399.00 (25% off) The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB is an entry-level USB turntable. Its solid body, which weighs ...

The Stealth turntable weighs in at 24 pounds, features a multi-layer plinth to keep external vibrations down, and is Music Hall's first direct-drive vinyl spinner ...

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 ...