In testing, I loved this turntable's style and convenience but there's one aspect I wish I could switch off

Just two decades or so since it last had a turntable in its product line-up, Goldring is back. The GR3 has been developed in ...
What Hi-Fi?

Belt drive and direct drive turntables – what are the differences?

If ever you’ve attempted navigating a turntable spec sheet, at some point you’ll likely have been overwhelmed by a swathe of seemingly arbitrary information. A hi-fi spec sheet is often a festival of ...

Audio-Technica Announces Its New AT-LP7X Vinyl Turntable In Time For CES 2026

The new Audio-Technica AT-LP7X is a fully manual belt-drive turntable designed for vinyl enthusiasts who want precision ...
Homecrux

Audio-Technica Lifts the Lid on AT‑LP7X Turntable at CES 2026

AT-LP7X is a fully manual belt-driven, built-in phono turntable that balances analog purity with style and flexibility.
eCoustics

Audio-Technica Introduces the AT-LP7X — A Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable That Swims Against the Automatic Tide

Audio-Technica’s AT-LP7X is a $999 fully manual belt-drive turntable with precise speed control, adjustable tonearm geometry, and built-in MM/MC phono support.
Forbes

TEAC Unveils A Brand New Belt Drive Turntable For Vinyl Lovers Everywhere

The new TN-35 belt-drive turntable from TEAC features an S-shaped tonearm fitted with an Audio-Technica AT-VM95E cartridge. There's also a USB interface for digitizing records. With vinyl sales at ...
CNET

Three groovy sounding turntables

Sound & Vision magazine's Michael Trei tested three turntables--the Rega Research P1, Music Hall mmf 2.2, and Technics SL-1200MK2--and the winner is? Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg ...
South Bend Tribune

Direct vs. belt drive turntables

Q. I am interested in purchasing a turntable for my vinyl record collection. My budget is $500. What is your opinion of direct drive vs. belt drive turntables, do you like one better than the other? A ...