Turntables & Record Players

Turntables and Record Players

Nothing beats the experience of pulling one of your records out of its sleeve and listening to your favorite song. With our modern selection of high quality turntables and record players, your music will never sound the same. Choose from top brands like Audio-Technica, Pro-Ject, MoFi, Sony, Denon, Yamaha and hear the difference.

Choosing Your Turntable

It's important to look at the features on a vinyl record player before you make your purchase. Do you prefer a belt drive or direct drive player? Each turntable model has its pros and cons. Consider if you're using your player for personal or professional use as well as your standards for sound quality when deciding between belt drive or direct drive. As its name states, a belt-drive turntable uses a belt to spin the platter. With this model, the belt and motor are isolated from the platter, which helps prevent ambient motor noise. You may need to occasionally change out the belt, but it's a simple and inexpensive repair. While the belt can affect playback speed, many consider it a fair tradeoff for the unbeatable sound quality. If having your sound as high-fidelity as possible is your main priority, this is the turntable model for you. With direct drive turntables, the motor is beneath the platter. These models reach the proper speed almost instantly, which means your music will be the right pitch from the start. These features make direct drives the top turntable choice for DJs, who can spin the record in either direction without damaging the record. Direct drive players give you greater speed control, which can help seamlessly blend songs together during a DJ set. Having the motor beneath the platter can produce noise interference, but speed control and ease of use are huge bonuses.

Something for Everyone

Modern record players and turntables are designed with every level of vinyl aficionado in mind. If you're a beginner, you may want a fully automatic player so you don't have to worry about correctly dropping the needle. Technology like anti-skate mechanisms prevent damage to your records. Select models include Bluetooth technology so you can play music from your wireless speaker, perfect for parties or on-the-go listening. If your home is smaller, a vertical record player saves space without sacrificing sound quality. Mount them on the wall as an unexpected way to display and play your records. Your vinyl record player can be a piece of decor in itself. With multiple colors available like sleek black or bright red, your listening area can become your favorite room in the house. Record players have an effortlessly cool vintage feel that contrasts beautifully with your modern sound system. You'll probably find that your turntable produces sound that is surprisingly quiet. Turntables work better when paired with amplifiers or speakers. Depending on which player you own, you will need a preamplifier, amplifier, or speakers. Different speakers will enhance sound in different ways, so be sure to consult our speaker buying guide to help you decide. Choosing the right turntable and speaker pairing may be overwhelming. We have a custom AV department with experts to help you design your entire setup. Visit us in person or give them a call at 800-860-3577 to learn more.