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Additionally, you get a killer tonearm and gorgeous turntable at a price that’s definitely an investment, but not unreasonable. The Clearaudio Virtuoso included with the turntable is $1000 when purchased separately. The Marantz TT-15S1 costs a serious bit of change, but you’re actually getting a killer bargain. Like the Pro-Ject Debut III, but want a subtler look? Check out the Crosley C10, which features a chic wooden-look plinth combined with a Pro-Ject tonearm. However, if you want to extract more detail and resolution from your records than the cheaper options on this list, or if you want to get started on the path of being a true vinyl collector, the Debut Carbon is probably your best bet.
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Newbies may be turned off by the manual changing of the belt position to change speeds and the lack of an included preamp. The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon is for the budding enthusiast that’s committed to the record collecting hobby and because of that commitment, it doesn’t feature niceties like an auto-returning tonearm, buttons for changing speed or an included phono preamp. The carbon fiber tonearm is lightweight and stiff, and is usually reserved for turntables costing much more. For the money, you get an very well made deck that’s damped properly for fantastic sound quality. While vinyl newcomers may cringe at the price, the Debut Carbon is really an incredible bargain.
The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon is still one of the best entry-level hi-fi turntables you can buy, even though it has been usurped by the record player at the top of this list.
Manual speed change -Requires a phono preamp If the Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB doesn’t fit your aesthetic, consider the Denon DP-300F instead. The Denon’s automatic start/stop feature means your needle won’t be worn down at the end of the record as the arm immediately returns when an album is done.īuild quality is decent for an all-plastic record player, but its buttons feel cheap – a minor problem but shouldn't be a deal-breaker for you. While the DP-300F lacks the USB outputs of some of the best turntables listed here, it’s still a great starting turntable for anyone who doesn’t want to manually queue their albums or have a habit of falling asleep while listening to music. The included DSN-85 cartridge isn’t the most accurate but it nevertheless manages to make your music sound airy and reasonably detailed, especially for it’s price.You’ll need to spend a lot more cash to hear more detail. The Denon DP-300F is a gorgeous turntable that sounds just as good as it looks.