Yamaha YP-800
The Yamaha YP-800 is a manual, 2-speed, direct-drive turntable with a fitted static balance S type tonearm. It uses a 12 pole brushless DC motor. It really has an interesting look to it with the …
Dual 1249
The Dual 1249 is a belt driven turntable offered by the German company around 1975. It’s retail price when introduced was about $280. It is definitely one of the better looking Dual turntables though I …
Marantz 6300
The Marantz 6300 is very popular these days and they command some pretty high prices. When it was released to the market in 1975 Marantz was still seen as making hi-end audio equipment. Of course, …
Technics SL-D2
The Technics SL-D2 turntable is very common and is a great table for those just starting to explore the vinyl universe. It is semi-automatic and features both auto-return and auto-stop. It’s also a direct drive …
Denon DP-62L
I think most would agree that the Denon DP-62L is a beautiful turntable. But, does it’s performance match its looks? Well, it hit the market in the early 1980’s and had to compete with the …
Pioneer PL-518
The Pioneer PL-518 is a fairly common turntable but is still in pretty high demand today. It’s a two speed, DC Servo, direct drive turntable that incorporates an S shaped tonearm. It is not a …
Sansui SR-212
This is the Sansui SR-212 which was offered by Sansui around 1974. It has the typical Sansui styling of the time with a nice wood base, smoked plastic dustcover and Sansui logo at the front …
Technics SL-Q300
Technics produced a ton of turntables during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Here is one of their offerings – the Technics SL-Q300. It’s a fairly run of the mill turntable with a few basic features. It …
Acoustic Research XA
If you’re a fan of minimalist yet elegant design then you’ll probably appreciate the Acoustic Research AR XA turntable. This turntable should definitely have a place in the turntable hall of fame due to its …
Philips 312
While the Philips 312 turntable was not considered “high end” in its day it was, and is, a very good entry level TT. Not only that, but it is built well and looks fantastic. It …