10 best turntables

Modern manufacturers often create their own original form factor. They stand out on the store shelf, and even without narrow knowledge, one can say that this is equipment of a particular company. This was not the case before. The players in the Soviet apartment practically did not differ from those that were listened to in Japan. This product is proof of that. This is an almost exact copy of the popular retro model, in which the features of our native devices are easily recognized.

Of course, the design has been slightly changed.Smooth lines have been added and connectors have appeared that could not have existed 50 years ago. Yes, and the internal filling has undergone significant changes. For a modern person accustomed to polished digital sound, the noises of a real old turntable will hurt the ear. Active noise cancellation is also installed here, and the entire filling is placed in such a way as to completely dampen vibrations from a rotating engine. By the way, the engine here is silent, and thanks to all these technologies, we get a unique analog sound at the output, but without extraneous parasitic noise.

Any Soviet person was familiar with the equipment from Audio Technique. Once it was one of the most advanced enterprises in the USSR, producing, among other things, vinyl players. Later, the enterprise disbanded, but the legacy did not go unnoticed by Japanese engineers, who completely bought out all the rights and now produce the best equipment that competes with the more famous Pioneer and other brands.

Before us is an authentic version of a vinyl player, made in retro style. There is nothing superfluous here, everything is concise and strict. The case is weighted and manufactured using vibration dampening technology. In Soviet times, it was not there, so the record often sounded together with extraneous sounds. The playback quality of this model is excellent, even without the use of an external amplifier. And in addition, there is already a built-in phono stage, which improves playback, but at the same time does not remove that tubeness, for which vinyl records are now so valued.

When it comes to audio and music equipment, the first brand that comes to mind for most of us is Pioneer. This is not surprising, given how high-quality equipment this company has been producing for more than half a century. Before us is a professional DJ player that allows you to change the direction of rotation and speed at the discretion of the musician. The frequency of scratching is provided by a direct quartz drive, the complexity of which leads to such an increase in the cost of the product.

However, among DJ players, this model is one of the most budgetary. And this is despite the quality of the output sound and advanced electronics in the filling. With such a device, you can safely go to concert venues, and it is not relevant for home listening to music. Yes, the record will sound on it, but the rest of the functions will simply remain unclaimed, and you will overpay for an unnecessary set of options designed specifically for DJ sampling.

If you are one of those people who feel nostalgic and are looking for a Soviet player, the same or similar to the one you had during the Soviet era, be sure to pay attention to this model. Of course, equipment from Yamaha rarely appeared in the houses of that time, but this model was made as authentic as possible. Nothing extra. No LEDs or flashing lights. They were not there then, and they are not in this model.

At the same time, this is the best and most modern record player, and only the case remains from the nostalgic past. And under it, advanced electronics and an almost silent motor.It also uses a unique part placement technology that completely dampens parasitic noise, and this was the main problem with the equipment of the past. The needle caught all extraneous sounds and superimposed them on the music. There is no such problem here, although the disk drive is belt-driven, that is, belt-driven, which is already becoming a rarity in modern technology.

The Japanese company Denon has been known since the beginning of the 20th century. She was one of the first to master the release of long-playing records, and today she is better known in the music world as a manufacturer of the best stage equipment for various purposes. Before us is a vinyl player designed for DJ performance. Its main feature is the presence of a direct quartz drive. It is it that allows you to do scratching, that is, quickly change the direction of rotation of the plate and stop it. Without this drive, scratching is practically impossible, or its quality will be very low.

This model uses only the best and advanced electronics, and all the achievements of the company for more than a century of history. Yes, the player is very expensive, but let us remind you that this is a musical instrument, and it does not make sense to buy it just for listening to music at home. In addition, the device is initially equipped with everything necessary for creating music and mixing on vinyl records. A normal player is not capable of this.

The first vinyl record player was called the gramophone. It was shaped like a suitcase with a large overhead pipe, and the sound was reproduced without any electronic components at all. In Soviet times, there were similar devices, but with an electronic drive, but also in the form of a suitcase. There were similar devices in the USA, and they were produced by the Crosley company, which still exists today. Before us is their best retro player, which they have been releasing since the 50s of the last century. The form factor has remained unchanged, but the filling has completely changed.

Now active electronics are responsible for adjusting the speed and suppressing parasitic noise, and the stabilization mechanism eliminates the appearance of sound in the speakers from engine rotation or vibration of internal parts. This is the best modern equipment, but in retro design, and in front of us is not a replica, but an original product that has not undergone external changes. It evokes a constant feeling of nostalgia, not only among Americans, but also among people who grew up in the USSR.

A vinyl player is not the most compact device, and in the homes of Soviet people, a special place was allocated to it in an already small room.Modern devices also have large dimensions, but if you just want to listen to music on a record and do not experience visual nostalgia, then this option will be the best solution. This is a product of the American company Ion, which produces the best equipment for listening to vinyl records, and at the most attractive price.

A distinctive feature of this particular model is its unique form factor. No references to the past. Maximum conciseness and simplicity. Wooden bed with equipment cleverly hidden from below. Of course, the manufacturer did not manage to fit an amplifier, active noise reduction or a phono stage into such a case, so the sound quality leaves much to be desired. But you will hear exactly the sound that your player reproduced in such a distant past.

The nostalgia of most of us is associated with about 70-80 years of the last century, but vinyl players appeared much earlier. In the USA, the peak of their popularity fell on the 50s, and everyone must have met a similar model, albeit not at home, but in old movies or chronicles. This is a Chinese replica of a player popular in America, made in the best traditions of that time. The most attractive and stylish thing that can become a decoration of the apartment.

But first of all, it is a player, and it performs its function in the best possible way. Here is a belt drive and the ability to play records at three speeds. Chinese developers have made sure that the product is available to residents from various regions.There is even a built-in noise equalizer that removes extraneous parasitic noise, which often became a problem on real equipment of the past. In general, an excellent option that kills two birds with one stone: a full-fledged sound equipment, and a stylish piece of furniture that sends us back to America 70 years ago.

If something is in consumer demand, it means that it will most likely be produced in China. Turntables are no exception, and we have the best option for the home in terms of value for money. Yes, the price tag is not the lowest, and there are cheaper models, but in this case we see a device with advanced hardware. It even has a built-in phono stage and active noise reduction, which is rare for consumer players.

All settings are made manually, at least externally. In fact, electronics are responsible for the accuracy of adjustment, and in addition, this player has a direct drive, which significantly increases its service life. It should also be noted the appearance of the device. The player is made in a retro style, and something similar was found in our apartments during the Soviet era. A great way to indulge in nostalgia for quite reasonable money. In addition, this is a universal device that plays records at three speeds, that is, it has no regional restrictions at all.

In America, there are many brands that cause nostalgia among locals.Many of these companies exist to this day, but there are also quite young manufacturers producing equipment from the past, but with the best technologies and modern components. One of them is the Ion Audio company, which appeared only in 2003 and instantly captured the market. The secret of its success is in playing on the warm memories of customers, and besides, this is the most budgetary technique.

Before us is an analogue of a retro player, which in the days of the USSR hardly anyone saw in our country, but in the USA it was very popular, and today it enjoys constant success. The price is only 6 thousand rubles, and for a full-fledged vinyl player this is mere pennies, especially when compared with the products of famous Japanese manufacturers. This is a home machine that plays records at two speeds. It doesn't have active noise cancellation, and the amp is pretty weak, but these are great features for the home, and the neighbors won't complain about you for listening to music too loudly.