Category Archives: turntables

Rega Planar 3

Launched back in 1978, the Planar 3 was a development of Rega Research’s very first vinyl foray, the Planet. This was a zany looking creation with three large cast aluminium alloy spokes to do the job of supporting the record.

Rega Planar 3

Launched back in 1978, the Planar 3 was a development of Rega Research’s very first vinyl foray, the Planet. This was a zany looking creation with three large cast aluminium alloy spokes to do the job of supporting the record.

Audio Technica AT-LP1240USB

Not long after Technics announced the demise of its famous SL-1200 turntable, Audio Technica has surfaced with a deck that is surely an homage to that evergreen Japanese direct drive. The new AT-LP1240USB sports a direct-drive 16-pole, three phase motor running at

Audio Technica AT-LP1240USB

Not long after Technics announced the demise of its famous SL-1200 turntable, Audio Technica has surfaced with a deck that is surely an homage to that evergreen Japanese direct drive. The new AT-LP1240USB sports a direct-drive 16-pole, three phase motor running at

Technics SL-150 MK2

The follow-up to the iconic SL-150 of 1975, the mark 2 version launched in 1977 added quartz-locked servo control to the original’s excellent direct drive motor, introduced a redesigned and quieter plinth and incorporated wood into the equation; the armboard

Technics SL-150 MK2

The follow-up to the iconic SL-150 of 1975, the mark 2 version launched in 1977 added quartz-locked servo control to the original’s excellent direct drive motor, introduced a redesigned and quieter plinth and incorporated wood into the equation; the armboard

Sansui SR-222/II

Popular wisdom has it that Pioneer’s classic PL-12D was the best budget belt drive ever made, and for my money at least, it’s not far off. But as with so many products, there’s always something that comes along a couple

Sansui SR-222/II

Popular wisdom has it that Pioneer’s classic PL-12D was the best budget belt drive ever made, and for my money at least, it’s not far off. But as with so many products, there’s always something that comes along a couple

Linn Sondek LP12

The story of this legendary record player starts with it emerging from the Castlemilk factory, blinking into the Glasgow sunlight, way back in 1972. That’s a long time gone, and indeed in more recent years the Sondek has been lambasted

Linn Sondek LP12

The story of this legendary record player starts with it emerging from the Castlemilk factory, blinking into the Glasgow sunlight, way back in 1972. That’s a long time gone, and indeed in more recent years the Sondek has been lambasted