Turntables — Crosley C65

The C65 is an accessible belt-drive turntable from Crosley, built with a massive steel support disc, an aluminium tonearm, and dedicated resonance and vibration damping supports. The C65 brings Crosley's considered engineering to a simple, plug-and-listen vinyl playback format.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive, with a pre-installed tonearm and a factory-fitted Audio-Technica ATN3600L cartridge. At 209.6 x 590.6 x 368.3mm, the C65 maintains a manageable turntable chassis, with the massive steel platter and dedicated damping supports aimed at reliable, stable performance for straightforward vinyl playback.

Sound and use context

Expect a dependable, plug-and-listen performance reflecting the pre-installed tonearm and cartridge combined with the massive steel platter's resonance control, positioned for users who want stable vinyl playback without complex setup.

Pairing

The pre-installed Audio-Technica ATN3600L cartridge comes factory-matched, and the C65 is designed to work straightforwardly with an amplifier or active speakers via its standard outputs.

Alternatives

Other manufacturers' comparable accessible belt-drive turntables offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare pre-installed cartridge choices at a similar price point.