![]() ![]() Specifically, the two components you use every time - the power-speed switch and the tonearm lift - are almost comically tiny. The turntable's a lot of fun and the sound quality was fine enough, but sadly the ergonomics were a little off. Victrola Stream Carbon ($799): The first turntable to work wirelessly with Sonos, the Victrola Stream Carbon is easy to set up and play on any compatible speaker.The table sounded boomy when plugged into a phono preamplifier, and while it was more neutral with the onboard preamp, it was still a little ho-hum. Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN ($379): With its carbon-fiber tonearm and natural wood veneer plinth, the Audio-Technica features excellent design, but it's a mixed bag in terms of sound quality.The RT85 will be too much for already-bright systems and the Pro-Ject T1 and Debut EVO are a better value at this level. Fluance RT85 ($500): Unless you have a mellow-sounding system, the Fluance RT85's combination of an Ortofon 2M Blue and acrylic platter seems like one upgrade too far. ![]() If you're looking to plug a turntable straight into any receiver without a phono preamp this is the model I'd opt for. It has an even-handed response with all types of music but it wasn't as engaging as the Fluance RT82. Music Hall MMF-1.3 ($349): The Music Hall MMF-1.3 is a good turntable at a decent price.I don't like it quite as much as the Fluance or new runner-up Monolith by Monoprice overall, but if you can get it under $300, it's a bargain This vinyl record player sounds good and looks great. Crosley C10A ($350): You may know the brand for its suitcase players, but Crosley's C10A is an excellent hi-fi component.The following are ranked in order of commendability. Most of the turntable models I've tested for this buyer's guide have at least something to recommend them - whether it be design, sound quality or both. ![]()
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