Those looking for a stylish turntable: The sleek, modern design of the Luxe LP, with its glossy finish and chrome accents, makes it an attractive addition to any room. If aesthetics are an important factor, the Luxe LP would be a suitable choice. If you like the idea of being able to listen to your records in different places around the house, you may be attracted to the idea of a portable record player. Some of the most popular brands, such as Crosley and GPO, make turntables that fold up into carry cases and even include built-in speakers. Type Make sure the record player you’re purchasing can play all records in your collection. One that plays 78rpm is no use if it doesn’t also play 33s and 45s.

ION Audio Luxe LP: This model features Bluetooth connectivity and a conversion feature like the Max LP. It also boasts an automatic return tonearm, a feature not present in the Max LP.A key rival of ProJect, UK brand Rega has been manufacturing turntables in Essex since 1973. Its products are usually sold in specialist hi-fi stores such as Richer Sounds. Rega doesn't spend any money on advertising, claiming that it spends the money on research and development instead. As such, Rega fans praise its turntables for their high-precision manufacturing and build quality. Rega players tend not to include any extra features, such as automatic start/stop or USB outputs for making digital copies of your records. Sony Built-in speakers: This turntable comes with built-in stereo speakers, making it easy to start listening to your records without any additional equipment. You want high-end styling and build: We like how this turntable looks, but it doesn't feel particularly luxe or well-built.

Use the Dust Cover: The turntable comes with a protective dust cover. Use it to protect the turntable when not in use. This will help prevent dust accumulation and potential damage. No pitch control: The turntable does not offer pitch control, which can be a downside for those who wish to fine-tune their listening experience or mix vinyl records. For those looking for a talented turntable but want the convenience of a phono stage built-in (or maybe your stereo amp or active speakers don't have one), this Rega is the perfect place to start. A rival such as Audio Technica's AT-LPW50BTRW also offers an internal phono stage and even Bluetooth streaming into the mix, but the Rega can't be beaten when it comes to sound.However, if you don't have as strong an ear for music or you simply don't need perfection, you'll be just as happy with a cheaper turntable. That's why we've included different record players with varying budgets so that the more typical music fan can still enjoy what's here. How much should I spend on a turntable? turntables will also need an amplifier (if you're not plugging in via a hi-fi system that has one, or using self-powered speakers; record players in contrast have amplifiers built-in, although do take care as sometimes the terms turntable and record player are used interchangeably) Use the 45 Adapter: If you’re playing a 45 RPM record with a larger hole, use the included 45 adapter.