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Last updated: 29 September 2025
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Turntables are arguably more common than CD players these days but there’s a lot to understand if you want to get the best sound quality out of your record collection. There are plenty of models that look lovely but don’t have good quality components that really matter (and some can even damage your LPs).

Our expert testers review auto and manual turntables to tell you which models:

  • have the best sound quality using wired and wireless (Bluetooth) connectivity
  • are easiest to set up and use
  • have the best technical performance to help deliver accurate sound.

 

We’ve also partnered with Shop Ethical on this update to show the ratings the Ethical Consumer Group gives to each company.

We also gather data on important features and specifications so you can find models that let you adjust tracking force and anti-skate, identify the drive and motor types, and look for important features such as built-in pre-amps, damped cueing, pitch stabilisation and more.

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Pro-Ject E1 BT
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Pro-Ject E1 BT

Listening score 77
Technical score 90
Ease of use score 75
Bluetooth listening score 63
Buy now <a href="https://www.projectaudio.com.au/products/pro-ject-audio-e1-bt-turntable-with-ortofon-om5e-cartridge?variant=39907468869694" target="_blank" class="cta cta-button cta-primary">Buy now</a>
$699
Thorens TD 158
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Thorens TD 158

Listening score 77
Technical score 91
Ease of use score 74
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$599
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB
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Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB

Listening score 77
Technical score 88
Ease of use score 75
Bluetooth listening score 73
Buy now <a href="https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/audio-technica-lp120xbt-fully-manual-direct-drive-turntable-black" target="_blank" class="cta cta-button cta-primary">Buy now</a>
$779
Audio-Technica LP120-USB
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Audio-Technica LP120-USB

Listening score 76
Technical score 89
Ease of use score 77
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$599
Pioneer DJ PLX-500
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Pioneer DJ PLX-500

Listening score 78
Technical score 83
Ease of use score 72
Bluetooth listening score N/A
Buy now <a href="https://djcity.com.au/product/pioneer-plx-500-dj-turntable" target="_blank" class="cta cta-button cta-primary">Buy now</a>
$719
Pro-Ject Primary E
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Pro-Ject Primary E

Listening score 76
Technical score 89
Ease of use score 68
Bluetooth listening score N/A
Buy now <a href="https://www.projectaudio.com.au/products/primary-e?variant=19844503732286" target="_blank" class="cta cta-button cta-primary">Buy now</a>
$439
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC

Listening score 73
Technical score 90
Ease of use score 63
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$799
Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT
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Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT

Listening score 76
Technical score 75
Ease of use score 73
Bluetooth listening score 70
Buy now <a href="https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/audio-technica-fully-automatic-bluetooth-belt-drive-turntable-atlp3xbtbk?clickref=1011lwIdUmR2&utm_source=Partner&utm_medium=choice" target="_blank" class="cta cta-button cta-primary">Buy now</a>
$699
Monster MT-TT03
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Monster MT-TT03

Listening score 73
Technical score 75
Ease of use score 81
Bluetooth listening score N/A
Buy now <a href="https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/monster-mt-tt03-hifi-bluetooth-5-0-turntable-with-2-speakers" target="_blank" class="cta cta-button cta-primary">Buy now</a>
$699
Pro-Ject Essential III
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Pro-Ject Essential III

Listening score 71
Technical score 90
Ease of use score 67
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
Buy now <a href="https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/pro-ject-essential-iii-turntable-piano-black" target="_blank" class="cta cta-button cta-primary">Buy now</a>
$659
Pro-Ject Jukebox E
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Pro-Ject Jukebox E

Listening score 71
Technical score 90
Ease of use score 68
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
Buy now <a href="https://www.projectaudio.com.au/products/juke-box-e?variant=19895292592190" target="_blank" class="cta cta-button cta-primary">Buy now</a>
$999
Pro-Ject VTE R Vertical turntable
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Pro-Ject VTE R Vertical turntable

Listening score 74
Technical score 89
Ease of use score 56
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$499
Audio-Technica AT-LP5
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Audio-Technica AT-LP5

Listening score 65
Technical score 88
Ease of use score 84
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$799
NAD C556
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NAD C556

Listening score 78
Technical score 83
Ease of use score 51
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$599
Rega RP1
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Rega RP1

Listening score 69
Technical score 93
Ease of use score 60
Bluetooth listening score N/A
$649
Audio-Technica AT-LP3
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Audio-Technica AT-LP3

Listening score 65
Technical score 83
Ease of use score 85
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$399
Marley Stir It Up Wireless
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Marley Stir It Up Wireless

Listening score 72
Technical score 88
Ease of use score 54
Bluetooth listening score 70
$449
Sony PS-LX300USB
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Sony PS-LX300USB

Listening score 80
Technical score 70
Ease of use score 48
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$249
Denon DP-300F
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Denon DP-300F

Listening score 65
Technical score 83
Ease of use score 81
Bluetooth listening score N/A
$699
Marantz TT-42
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Marantz TT-42

Listening score 71
Technical score 78
Ease of use score 66
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$749
Pro-Ject Debut RecordMaster
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Pro-Ject Debut RecordMaster

Listening score 64
Technical score 90
Ease of use score 69
Bluetooth listening score N/A
$769
Pro-Ject Elemental PhoNo USB
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Pro-Ject Elemental PhoNo USB

Listening score 72
Technical score 86
Ease of use score 56
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$399
Rega RP3 plus Elys 2 cartridge
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Rega RP3 plus Elys 2 cartridge

Listening score 73
Technical score 84
Ease of use score 51
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$1799
Sony PS-HX500
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Sony PS-HX500

Listening score 68
Technical score 79
Ease of use score 75
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$799
Marantz TT5005
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Marantz TT5005

Listening score 75
Technical score 70
Ease of use score 50
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$450
Sony PS-LX310BT
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Sony PS-LX310BT

Listening score 69
Technical score 73
Ease of use score 66
Bluetooth listening score 63
$399
Rega Planar 2
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Rega Planar 2

Listening score 65
Technical score 83
Ease of use score 58
Bluetooth listening score N/A
$999
Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT
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Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT

Listening score 67
Technical score 60
Ease of use score 79
Bluetooth listening score 67
$389
Denon DP-400
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Denon DP-400

Listening score 57
Technical score 88
Ease of use score 62
Bluetooth listening score N/A
$1099
Marley Stir it up
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Marley Stir it up

Listening score 56
Technical score 83
Ease of use score 57
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$449
Thorens TD 170-1
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Thorens TD 170-1

Listening score 52
Technical score 73
Ease of use score 72
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$899
Flea Market FMTTBTWAL1
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Flea Market FMTTBTWAL1

Listening score 34
Technical score 78
Ease of use score 78
Bluetooth listening score 27
$239
Jam Spun Out
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Jam Spun Out

Listening score 44
Technical score 65
Ease of use score 53
Bluetooth listening score 63
$150
Flea Market FMTTATMB
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Flea Market FMTTATMB

Listening score 19
Technical score 63
Ease of use score 37
Bluetooth listening score Not tested
$179