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The best 10 record players in comparison

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	Sony PS-LX310BT1	House of Marley Stir It Up Turntable2	Audio-Technica AT-LP60X3	Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USBXP4	Technics SL-1500C-K5	Fluance RT85N6	Pro-Ject Automat A17	Amazon Basics Turntable8	Technics SL-100C9	Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB10

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	Sony PS-LX310BT	House of Marley Stir It Up Turntable	Audio-Technica AT-LP60X	Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USBXP	Technics SL-1500C-K	Fluance RT85N	Pro-Ject Automat A1	Amazon Basics Turntable	Technics SL-100C	Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
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Design
Platter materialThe material that the platter is made from.
Platter materialThe material that the platter is made from.	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Acrylic	Aluminum		Aluminum	Aluminum
Tonearm materialThe material of the tonearm.
Tonearm materialThe material of the tonearm.	Aluminum		Aluminum	Aluminum		Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Tonearm shapeThe shape of the tonearm.
Tonearm shapeThe shape of the tonearm.	J-shape	Straight	Straight	S-shape	S-shape	S-shape	Straight	Straight	S-shape	S-shape
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Specifications
Wow and flutterWow and flutter refers to the accuracy of the motor. Less accurate motors will fluctuate more (spinning faster or slower), resulting in audible changes to the pitch of the record as it plays.
Wow and flutterWow and flutter refers to the accuracy of the motor. Less accurate motors will fluctuate more (spinning faster or slower), resulting in audible changes to the pitch of the record as it plays.	0.1%	0.3%	0.25%	0.1%	0.03%	0.07%	0.25%	N.A.	0.03%	0.2%
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) refers to the amount of background noise that you can hear when playing a record. A record player with a higher SNR can produce cleaner, more accurate audio.
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) refers to the amount of background noise that you can hear when playing a record. A record player with a higher SNR can produce cleaner, more accurate audio.	50 dB	50 dB	50 dB	55 dB	N.A.	68 dB	65 dB	N.A.	N.A.	50 dB
USB outputA USB output allows you to connect to digital devices such as a PC. It’s useful if you wish to digitize your records.
USB outputA USB output allows you to connect to digital devices such as a PC. It’s useful if you wish to digitize your records.	✔	✔	✖	✔	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✔
BluetoothBluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
BluetoothBluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.	✔	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✔	✖	✖
Record speedsThe speeds that the record player is capable of playing.
Record speedsThe speeds that the record player is capable of playing.	33 1/3, 45	33 1/3, 45	33 1/3, 45	33 1/3, 45, 78	33 1/3, 45, 78	33 1/3, 45	33 1/3, 45	33 1/3, 45, 78	33 1/3, 45, 78	33 1/3, 45, 78
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Cartridge
Cartridge typeThe type of cartridge that comes with the record player. There are two types: moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC).
Cartridge typeThe type of cartridge that comes with the record player. There are two types: moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC).	Moving magnet (MM)	Moving magnet (MM)	Moving magnet (MM)	Moving magnet (MM)	Moving magnet (MM)	Moving magnet (MM)	Moving magnet (MM)	Moving coil (MC)	Moving magnet (MM)	Moving magnet (MM)
Channel separationA higher channel separation means that the cartridge is more accurate in reproducing the stereo field of the record.
Channel separationA higher channel separation means that the cartridge is more accurate in reproducing the stereo field of the record.	N.A.	24 dB	18 dB	20 dB	22 dB	23 dB	22 dB	N.A.	18 dB	20 dB
Cartridge frequency (low)The lowest frequency of the cartridge, which is usually 20 Hz. Lower frequencies may provide additional audio detail.
Cartridge frequency (low)The lowest frequency of the cartridge, which is usually 20 Hz. Lower frequencies may provide additional audio detail.	N.A.	20 Hz	20 Hz	20 Hz	20 Hz	20 Hz	20 Hz	N.A.	20 Hz	20 Hz
Cartridge frequency (high)The highest frequency of the cartridge, which is usually 20,000 Hz. Higher frequencies may provide additional audio detail.
Cartridge frequency (high)The highest frequency of the cartridge, which is usually 20,000 Hz. Higher frequencies may provide additional audio detail.	N.A.	20000 Hz	20000 Hz	18000 Hz	20000 Hz	20000 Hz	22000 Hz	N.A.	20000 Hz	22000 Hz
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Features
Built-in preampThe audio signal produced by the cartridge is very weak and needs to be amplified so it is loud enough to be played from the speakers. A built-in preamp allows you to directly connect to your speakers, without needing to have a separate preamp.
Built-in preampThe audio signal produced by the cartridge is very weak and needs to be amplified so it is loud enough to be played from the speakers. A built-in preamp allows you to directly connect to your speakers, without needing to have a separate preamp.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✖	✔
Drive typeThe two drive types for record players are direct drive and belt drive. Although it’s a matter of personal preference, direct drive is generally preferred by DJs and belt drive is often preferred by audiophiles.
Drive typeThe two drive types for record players are direct drive and belt drive. Although it’s a matter of personal preference, direct drive is generally preferred by DJs and belt drive is often preferred by audiophiles.	Belt drive	Belt drive	Belt drive	Direct drive	Direct drive	Belt drive	Belt drive	Belt drive	Direct drive	Direct drive
Anti-skatingSkating is where the tonearm is pulled towards the center of the platter while playing a record, which can distort the audio and also cause skipping/damage to the record. The anti-skating feature applies a counter-force that reduces or eliminates skating.
Anti-skatingSkating is where the tonearm is pulled towards the center of the platter while playing a record, which can distort the audio and also cause skipping/damage to the record. The anti-skating feature applies a counter-force that reduces or eliminates skating.	✖	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔
Auto-stopWhen the end of the record is reached, the record player will automatically stop the motor.
Auto-stopWhen the end of the record is reached, the record player will automatically stop the motor.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖
45 adapterThe record player comes with a 45 adapter. This allows you to play 45 rpm records without purchasing a separate adapter.
45 adapterThe record player comes with a 45 adapter. This allows you to play 45 rpm records without purchasing a separate adapter.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
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