Posts with tag "Turntable"

The Serbian company Soulines will present the Soulines tt23 vinyl turntable at the Bristol HiFi Show 2026. The dimensions and shape of the base of the Soulines tt23 have been optimized using the golden ratio and the Fibonacci sequence to provide uniform vibration damping and reduce the moment of inertia in all three planes relative to the center of gravity.

The Japanese company Audio-Technica unveiled the Audio-Technica AT-LP7X belt-drive, fully manual turntable. According to the manufacturer, the new model is aimed at vinyl enthusiasts looking for a straightforward design combined with proven analogue engineering, continuing the company’s long-standing traditions in turntable and cartridge development.

Excalibur has expanded its cartridge lineup with the Midnight Blue (€1,899), engineered using cutting-edge materials. A boron cantilever, Microridge diamond stylus, and low-resonance Delrin body should, according to developers, provide exceptionally precise and detailed groove reading.

Ultra high-end equipment never ceases to amaze with both its sound quality and the engineering ingenuity of its designers. Our new selection features eight of the most modern and very expensive turntables – a ranking of stunning turntables is here for you.

Rega has unveiled its flagship moving-magnet cartridge, the Nd9 (€899). The newcomer features a boron cantilever with a Fine Line stylus inherited from the reference MC cartridge Aphelion 2. Boron delivers exceptional rigidity with low mass, providing ultra-fast response and superior groove tracking accuracy. The Nd9 is available as a factory option for the Rega Planar 8 turntable.

Rekkord Audio has released the Rekkord Audio F400 automatic turntable. The turntable features a floating subchassis, an aluminum platter, and a factory-installed Ortofon 2M Red cartridge.

The Argon Audio TT-3 Plus turntable is a plug-and-play system, ready to use right out of the box. It features a factory-installed Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, a carbon tonearm, and a built-in phono preamp.

The Hifiverse editorial team has prepared an expert ranking of the seven newest and most impressive turntables available in late 2025. Featuring innovative engineering solutions and superb sound, these devices will reveal the true magic of analog sound to the listener.

To celebrate its participation in the 2025 World Expo in Osaka and to highlight the long-standing ties between Austria and Japan, Pro-Ject has released a limited edition Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced EXPO 2025 Edition turntable. The model is equipped with an 8.6" S-shaped tonearm and a factory-installed Ortofon 2M White cartridge.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems has released a new model of the Pro-Ject Audio EU turntable. The turntable features a finish inspired by the EU flag – a bright blue finish and twelve gold stars on the top panel symbolize the company's commitment to the highest levels of European engineering.

Michell Engineering has unveiled a new version of its most popular turntable. The 2025 version of the Michell Gyro features a 19mm-thick, machined chassis made from aircraft-grade aluminum, replacing the aluminum casting used in all previous generations of turntables in this series.

Michell Engineering has unveiled the Michell Revolv turntable – a mid-range model in the company's product line. The device utilizes the proven TecnoDec platform and enhances it with key developments from the more advanced Gyro model.

Linn has announced new upgrade components for the iconic Linn Sondek LP12 turntable (in production since 1973 and considered one of the most impressive turntables in terms of sound quality).

Thales has released the Thales Elegance turntable, replacing the well-known TTT-Compact. The new turntable features an innovative platter drive system with a horizontal motor axis. The drive is designed based on the "endlessly free spinning platter" principle.

Technics has released a new Technics SL-50C turntable – unlike the previously announced Technics SL-40CBT, this device lacks a Bluetooth wireless transmission module, but supports playback speeds of 33, 45 and 78 rpm, which makes the device suitable for collections with rarer records.

Technics has introduced a new direct-drive turntable Technics SL-40CBT. The device is housed in an MDF cabinet and is available in three color options: Terracotta, Light Gray or Charcoal Black.

Sharp has introduced the Sharp RP-TT100 automatic vinyl turntable - the model is equipped with a factory-installed tonearm and an Audio-Technica AT-3600L MM cartridge.

Systemdek is returning to the audio market of precision audio equipment and announces the release of a new vinyl turntable Systemdek Revolution. The model will be available in autumn 2025 at a price of £4,950 (excluding tonearm) and will be the first new development of the brand in recent years.

Fosi Audio has launched a pre-order campaign for the new Fosi Audio Luna3 turntable on Kickstarter, with the model costing $349.99. The turntable is designed in the concept of minimalism and simplicity and offers a number of very interesting engineering solutions.

The summer season of 2025 pleased us with a sufficient number of new audio equipment – especially in the turntable market. So, the editors have prepared for you a rating of the seven most interesting models for playing records