Turntables — Reed MUSE 3A

The MUSE 3A is a belt-drive turntable from Reed, built with a flexible single or dual tonearm-mounting configuration. The MUSE 3A brings Reed's more accomplished current engineering to a comprehensive, expandable analogue playback platform.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive using an AC motor. Dimensions span 560 x 345 x 150mm with one tonearm mounting, extending to 730 x 345 x 150mm with two tonearm mountings - a distinctive expandable chassis design letting a buyer mount either one or two tonearms. Weight without tonearms is 15kg.

Sound and use context

Expect smooth, well-controlled rotation reflecting the belt-drive mechanism's inherent motor isolation, combined with the distinctive expandable dual-tonearm capability letting a serious analogue enthusiast run two different tonearm and cartridge combinations simultaneously.

Pairing

Reed's own tonearm catalogue, including the REED 2G, REED 3P and REED 5A models, offers natural, brand-coherent pairings with the dual-mount configuration accommodating two tonearms simultaneously.

Alternatives

Reed's own MUSE 1C offers a more conventional single-configuration alternative within the same broader turntable catalogue.