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

Every turntable, properly identified.

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

181current non-vintage models 78vintage classics16other or discontinued models 223official-source links 116resolved stylus paths 20US retailers
Reference deck · direct drive Technics SL-1200MK2 turntable Technics SL-1200MK2 1979–2010 · 33 / 45 rpm

The US turntable listening room

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Start with the right product category, then compare the details that matter.

Your three-point checklist
  1. Match the complete turntable model
  2. Check cartridge and stylus compatibility
  3. Confirm the phono stage and speed options

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Budget turntablesEntry-level component decks — the affordable first step into a proper turntable.All-in-one & suitcase playersRecord players with built-in speakers — plug in and play, nothing else needed.Hi-fi turntablesSerious separates-grade decks from Rega, Pro-Ject, Technics and friends.High-end turntablesAudiophile statement decks — precision engineering from $2,500 to six figures.DJ turntablesHigh-torque direct-drive decks built for mixing, scratching and battle use.Vintage & classic turntablesThe classics people still hunt down second-hand — idler Garrards to Technics 1200s.

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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.

All-in-one record players with speakersBluetooth turntablesStarter turntables under $300Turntables with a built-in phono preampAutomatic record playersHigh-end turntablesAudio-Technica turntablesSony record playersPioneer turntablesTechnics record playersPro-Ject turntablesVPI turntables

Reference models

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

Garrard 301 turntable Vintage Garrard 301 Discontinued. idler drive · 33/45/78 rpm Retailer searches
Guitar CenterUpscale Audio
$4,000 typical used
Thorens TD 124 turntable Vintage Thorens TD 124 Discontinued. idler drive · 16/33/45/78 rpm Retailer searches
Guitar CenterUpscale Audio
$2,500 typical used Hi-fi Technics SL-1500C direct drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage Retailer searches
AmazonCrutchfield
$1,500
Rega Planar 3 turntable Hi-fi Rega Planar 3 belt drive · 33/45 rpm Retailer searches
Turntable LabMusic Direct
$1,125 Technics SL-1200MK2 turntable Vintage Technics SL-1200MK2 Discontinued. direct drive · 33/45 rpm Retailer searches
Guitar CenterUpscale Audio
$700 typical used Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO turntable Hi-fi Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO belt drive · 33/45/78 rpm Retailer searches
AmazonCrutchfield
$599 Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB turntable Budget Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB direct drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · USB Retailer searches
AmazonCrutchfield
$399 Linn Sondek LP12 turntable Vintage Linn Sondek LP12 belt drive · 33/45 rpm Retailer searches
Reverb
— typical used

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Compare any two turntables

Pick two decks and get a full spec-by-spec breakdown — drive, speeds, cartridge, phono stage, connectivity and price.

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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Find the correct replacement stylus

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

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Brands

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

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Where to buy

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

WalmartTargetBest BuyGuitar CenterCrutchfieldWorld Wide StereoAudio AdviceTurntable LabB&H Photo VideoSweetwaterUpscale AudioAdorama

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