We’ve rounded up 5 new turntables that take advantage of vinyl releases, new and outdated. From ultra-high finish Japanese hi-fi to a celebration of a contemporary basic, to designs from Denmark, Germany and Austria, these machines will deal with your information proper while additionally providing a trendy addition to any room.
Esoteric T-01
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On the high of the tree is the brand new Esoteric T-01, the high-end arm of Japanese electronics producer TEAC (Tokyo Tv Acoustic Firm). The T-01 is the second turntable mannequin from the corporate after the 2022 Grandioso T1 to make use of its distinctive ‘Esoteric MagneDrive System’, a contact-free methodology of rotating the platter that avoids the wow and flutter related to belt drives.
Element of the Esoteric T-01 turntable
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In response to the producer, this methodology brings ‘extraordinary rotational silence, stability, and high-torque efficiency.’ The hefty 13kg platter has been milled from a stable aluminium block so as to add additional solidity and stability. The turntable can be offered because the T-01 AL, which comes and not using a tonearm and cartridge.
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Esoteric T-01, out there in September 2026, £41,999 / $50,000, Esoteric.jp, @Estoteric_Audio_Official
Argon Audio Aurora
Argon Audio Aurora turntable
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The Aurora from Denmark’s Argon Audio gives a standard, minimal structure with high-quality parts, together with an aluminium static-balanced S-shaped tonearm and the provided Ortofon Concorde Music Blue cartridge. The Aurora has a direct-drive motor and in addition comes with an onboard phono pre-amp so it may be linked on to a pair of powered audio system.
Argon Audio Aurora in black
As well as, the Aurora supplies help for 78s in addition to common 33 and 45rpm information, though a devoted cartridge is required to delve again into vinyl’s distant previous (78s successfully ceased manufacturing by the top of the Fifties). It’s out there in a matt black end or a basic walnut veneer.
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Argon Audio Aurora, €1,299, ArgonAudio.com, @ArgonAudio
Twin CS 718Q
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Previewed final 12 months and due for launch in Q3, the Twin CS 718Q is a guide direct-drive three-speed mannequin that attracts on the corporate’s heritage, significantly the CS 701 turntable from 1973, the primary ever European made direct-drive turntable. There have been many 7 Sequence Twin fashions since then, with the CS 718Q persevering with the German firm’s lengthy custom of audio excellence.
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Twin CS 718Q, extra info at Twin.de, @DualTurntablesOfficial
Technics SL-1200 fifty fifth Anniversary Version
Technics SL-1200 fifty fifth Anniversary Version in inexperienced, £1,049 at richersounds.com
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The SL-1200 is without doubt one of the most acquainted turntable designs in historical past. Launched within the early Seventies, it discovered favour as one of many foundational instruments of DJ tradition, with the pitch correction and near-instant torque of the direct drive system making it the proper deck to make use of for mixing. Then there’s its position because the go-to turntable for scratching, all of which has ensured {that a} pair of SL-1200s is a must have for large swatches of music tradition.
Technics SL-1200 fifty fifth Anniversary Version in gray
The latest model has been constructed to have fun 55 Years of the SL-1200 Sequence, launched in a restricted version throughout seven daring and vivid color methods, Gold, Blue, Purple, Black, Inexperienced, White, Gray. The addition of blinging gold accents is inescapably distinguished, whereas all of the capabilities and options of the unique are current and proper, together with the strobe marks, slip mat and anodised S-shaped aluminium tonearm. The know-how below the decoration is from the Mk7 platform of this enduring gadget.
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Technics SL-1200 fifty fifth Anniversary Version, restricted to 12,000 items, from £1,099, Technics.com, @Technics_global
Professional-Ject E1.2 BT
Professional-Ject E1.2 BT turntable
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Professional-Ject has launched a Bluetooth-equipped turntable, the E1.2 BT, to a longtime line of Plug & Play fashions. With an built-in Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.4 transmitter module, the turntable could be paired to suitable Bluetooth audio system on the push of a button, making vinyl playback so simple as doable.
Professional-Ject E1.2 BT turntable
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The turntable features a Professional-Ject Decide it MM E cartridge and precision tonearm, and is available in three customary finishes, Excessive Gloss Black, Satin White and Walnut. An expanded color palette contains Satin Black, Satin White, Satin Fir Inexperienced, Satin Golden Yellow and Satin Metal Blue. There’s one other new mannequin being added to the E 1.2 line, the E1.2 Phono, which includes a phono preamp for direct connection to a line enter.
Professional-Ject E1.2 BT turntable
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Professional-Ject E1.2 BT, £399 / €399 (customary end), £449 / €449 (color end), extra info at Mission-Audio.com, @ProjectAudioSystems
