12 Best Turntables Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Biggest record sales The point is not the sound. It’s a physical experience. This is a shiny and delicate record. The liner notes are written in large letters. A cover that you want to put in a frame and hang on the wall. The stylus rotates across the jagged surface, magically recreating the music of your favorite artists.

Maybe you’ve always been interested in building a record player setup to listen to LPs or 45 records, but you don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re like WIRED editor Julian Cioccatu, who owns records but doesn’t have a turntable to play them. Maybe you’re just looking for an upgrade. No problem. There are a lot of great record players out there, and most of them can be easily connected to the audio system you already own. I’ve tested dozens of them and these are the best turntables to date. They range from practical, affordable classics to more luxurious options for those seeking audiophile-grade sound.

Check out our other audio guides, including Best Speakers, Best Computer Speakers, and Best Soundbars.

Updated November 2024: Added Technics SL-1300G and Fluance RT81+.

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