Turntables — Audio-Technica AT-SB727

The AT-SB727 is a compact belt-drive turntable from Audio-Technica, supporting two rotation speeds and equipped with a built-in phono corrector for straightforward line-level connection. The AT-SB727 brings Audio-Technica's considered engineering to a space-efficient, self-contained analogue playback format.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33-1/3 and 45rpm - via belt drive with a DC motor. A pre-installed tonearm and cartridge come factory-fitted, paired with a built-in phono corrector eliminating the need for a separate phono stage. The platter is aluminium construction. Signal-to-noise exceeds 50dB. At just 100 x 290 x 70mm and 0.9kg, the AT-SB727 maintains an exceptionally compact, lightweight turntable footprint.

Sound and use context

Expect a dependable, self-contained performance reflecting the built-in phono corrector's convenience, with the exceptionally compact footprint suiting space-constrained installations.

Pairing

The built-in phono corrector allows the AT-SB727 to connect directly to a line-level input on any amplifier, without needing a separate phono stage.

Alternatives

Audio-Technica's own AT-LP60X offers a more conventionally sized alternative within the same broader accessible turntable catalogue.