AT-LP7X is a fully manual belt-driven, built-in phono turntable that balances analog purity with style and flexibility.

It's positioned for burgeoning audiophiles who want to get more serious about vinyl without breaking the bank.

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Audio-Technica's 2019 AT-LP7 turntable is very highly rated: our sister title What Hi-Fi? said that it was "very likely the ...

Editors’ Choice 2025 turntables show prices are up and cheap decks still disappoint. Choosing a long-term table now takes more thought—but pays off in music.

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New York hi-fi gear maker Music Hall has launched its first direct-drive turntable. The weighty Stealth is designed for ease of use, precision playback and low maintenance, and comes with an Ortofon ...

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 ...

Q. I am interested in purchasing a turntable for my vinyl record collection. My budget is $500. What is your opinion of direct drive vs. belt drive turntables, do you like one better than the other? A ...