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Comparing Turntables

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award   
Price $600 List
$599.00 at Amazon		$349 List
$349.00 at Amazon		$250 List
$249.99 at Amazon		$249 List$399 List
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Pros Exceptional sound quality, high quality construction, easy to useGreat sound, high quality construction, easy to useGood sound, fully automatic cueing, great vibration resistanceGood sound quality, fully automatic cueingGood sound quality, high quality construction, good vibration resistance
Cons Susceptible to skipping if bumped, expensiveExpensiveExpensiveSomewhat prone to skippingExpensive, fully manual, some static distortion at higher volumes
Bottom Line Great for audiophiles that want the best possible listening experienceGreat sound quality and user-friendly features will please vinyl veterans and newcomers alikeAutomatic cueing and good resistance to skipping offers greater peace of mind when listening to treasured old recordsA solid performer that offers the convenience of fully automatic cueingGood sound and construction that is held back by a higher than average price point and less user friendly design
Rating Categories Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Audio-Technica AT-L... Fluance RT81 Audio-Technica AT-L... U-Turn Audio Orbit...
Sound Quality (40%)
9.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
Component Quality (25%)
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
8.0
User Friendliness (25%)
8.0
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5.0
Vibration Resistance (10%)
6.0
6.0
8.0
5.0
7.0
Specs Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Audio-Technica AT-L... Fluance RT81 Audio-Technica AT-L... U-Turn Audio Orbit...
Cartridge Ortofon 2M Red Audio Technica AT95E Audio Technica AT95E Audio Technica AT91R Ortofon OM 5E
Drive Method Belt Direct Belt Belt Belt
USB Compatibility No Yes No No No
Operation Manual Manual Fully Automatic Fully Automatic Manual
Platter Material Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Acrylic
Mat Material Felt Felt Rubber Rubber Felt