Audiophile Turntable Comparison Chart
Every turntable we have reviewed, sorted by price at the time of review. Click any model to read the full review.
| Turntable | Price at review | Reviewed by | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Audio SpinDeck 2 | $299 (now $329) | Andrew Dewhirst | Jul 2023 |
| U-Turn Orbit Plus | $329 | Nasim Abu-Dagga | Sep 2023 |
| Music Hall MMF-1.3 | $349.99 | Andrew Dewhirst | Oct 2023 |
| Audio-Technica AT-LPW50BT | $499 (now $599) | Brian Kahn | May 2023 |
| U-Turn Orbit Special | $549 | Andrew Dewhirst | Jan 2026 |
| NAD C 558 | $549 (now $699) | Andrew Dewhirst | Sep 2023 |
| Rega Planar 1 | $595 | Michael Zisserson | Nov 2022 |
| Victrola Hi-Res Carbon | $599 | Andrew Dewhirst | Mar 2024 |
| Rekkord F300 | $599 | Jerry Del Colliano | Aug 2023 |
| Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO | $599 | Brian Kahn | Apr 2023 |
| Music Hall Classic | $649 (now $699) | Brian Kahn | Jun 2023 |
| Denon DP-500BT | $899 | Eric Forst | Sep 2026 |
| Audio-Technica AT-LP7X | $999 | Andrew Dewhirst | May 2026 |
| U-Turn Audio Orbit Theory | $999 | Eric Forst | May 2026 |
| Rega Planar 3 | $1,125 (no cartridge) | Michael Zisserson | Jul 2024 |
| Pro-Ject X1 B | $1,299 | Andrew Dewhirst | Feb 2024 |
| VPI Cliffwood | $1,499 | Andrew Dewhirst | Dec 2025 |
| Pro-Ject XA B | $1,699 | Andrew Dewhirst | Mar 2025 |
| Marantz TT-15S1 | $1,799 | Brian Kahn | Oct 2022 |
| MoFi UltraDeck | $2,499 | Paul Wilson | Mar 2024 |
| MoFi x Fender American Vintage | $2,995 | Paul Wilson | Nov 2025 |
| VPI Classic Signature | $6,295 | Paul Wilson | Aug 2023 |
| Dr. Feickert Analogue Woodpecker | $6,495 (without tonearm) | Paul Wilson | Nov 2025 |
| Thorens TD 404 DD | $6,750 | Paul Wilson | Sep 2026 |
| Luxman PD-151 Mark II | $7,390 | Paul Wilson | Jul 2023 |
| McIntosh MT5 | $8,500 | Paul Wilson | Oct 2024 |
| VPI Signature 21 | $8,700 | Paul Wilson | Dec 2025 |
| E.A.T. Fortissimo with F-Note tonearm | $19,499 | Paul Wilson | Apr 2025 |
Prices are what each turntable cost when we reviewed it; “now” shows a newer price where we have updated the review. Prices change, so check current pricing before you buy. Need a phonostage for your turntable? See our phono preamp reviews. Looking for record cleaners? See our audiophile accessory reviews.
How We Review Audiophile Turntables
Turntables require a lot of setup effort and in some cases extreme amounts. Volume matching is even more critical here as the difference in output from cartridges and the effects of a phonostage is real. We aim to limit as many external factors as possible. A focus on both performance and value is at the core of our review process with these complicated yet beloved components.
