The living US turntable reference · 33 · 45 · 78 RPM

Every turntable, properly identified.

275 turntables from 62 brands — source-backed specifications, vintage classics, exact replacement-stylus paths, side-by-side comparisons and the US retailers that sell them.

183current models 78vintage classics 223official-source links 116resolved stylus paths 20US retailers

Reference deck · direct drive

Technics SL-1200MK2 1979–2010 · 33 / 45 rpm

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Start with a factual catalogue shortlist, then compare exact specifications and buying evidence. These links group the questions people ask most often without turning the database into unsupported rankings.

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Reference models

A cross-section of historically notable and currently relevant decks. This selection is editorial, not a ranking.

Vintage Garrard 301 idler drive · 33/45/78 rpm $4,000 typical used

Vintage Thorens TD 124 idler drive · 16/33/45/78 rpm $2,500 typical used

Hi-fi Technics SL-1500C direct drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage $1,500

Hi-fi Rega Planar 3 belt drive · 33/45 rpm $1,125

Vintage Technics SL-1200MK2 direct drive · 33/45 rpm $700 typical used

Hi-fi Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO belt drive · 33/45/78 rpm $599

Budget Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB direct drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · USB $399

Vintage Linn Sondek LP12 belt drive · 33/45 rpm — typical used

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Technics SL-1500C vs Rega Planar 3 AT-LP120XUSB vs PLX-500 Debut Carbon EVO vs Planar 2 SL-1200MK2 vs SL-1200GR2

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Evidence you can inspect

Useful answers, with the source and the limits attached

The registry now separates manufacturer-backed specifications, dated checks, exact stylus fitment and live commercial offers instead of blending them into one recommendation.

223models linked to a manufacturer source

173model records with a dated verification

116turntables with a resolved stylus path

49normalized replacement-stylus identities

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Look up a turntable’s factory cartridge, exact replacement stylus part and compatible upgrade options.

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Brands

Technics 22 Pro-Ject 20 Audio-Technica 17 Thorens 13 Rega 12 Dual 10 Victrola 10 Fluance 9 Music Hall 9 Lenco 8 Denon 7 Reloop 7 Crosley 6 Linn 6 Pioneer 6 Sony 5 VPI 5 AVID 4

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Where to buy

Independent overviews of every US retailer selling turntables — who they are, which brands they stock, shipping and returns.

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