Pro-Ject, Technics, Audio-Technica and Victrola all have new models, ranging from $150 to $3,300.
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So far, the fall has been chock-full of new turntable releases, from Goldring announcing its first turntable in 20 years to Victrola announcing its most expensive turntable that “Works with Sonos.” Also, Pro-Ject, the popular Austrian turntable maker, has just been on a heater, seemingly releasing new models every other week.
Below, we round up the latest turntable releases from the last two months.
Pro-Ject T1 Evo
• Release date: October 2024
The Pro-Ject T1 Evo is an upgraded version of its entry-level T1 turntable (which was released in late 2019 and is seemingly being phased out). It looks similar to its predecessor — including the signature high-mass tempered glass platter — but boasts a higher-end cartridge, new electronic speed change and a larger sub-platter.
Pro-JectPro-Ject T1 Evo
Specs
| Turntable | Belt-drive, manual |
| Cartridge | Ortofon OM10 (MM) |
| Built-in phono preamp? | Depends on the model |
Audio-Technica AT-LP8X
Release date: October 2024
At $999, the Audio-Technica AT-LP8X is a considerably more expensive turntable than we’re used to seeing from the brand. It’s a direct-drive turntable featuring premium hardware — such as a heavier platter, a newly designed low-torque motor and a J-shaped aluminum tonearm. Most notably, it’s the brand’s first semi-automatic turntable.
Audio-TechnicaAudio-Technica AT-LP8X
Specs
| Turntable | Direct-drive, semi-automatic |
| Cartridge | Audio-Technica AT-VM95E |
| Built-in Phono Preamp? | No |
Victrola The Century
• Release date: October 2024
The Victrola Century is an all-in-one record player — the speakers, amplifier, preamp and turntable are all in the same box. In addition to playing vinyl, it supports Bluetooth streaming and features a CD player and cassette tape player. That’s right, this one-box speaker system can play vintage audio formats other than just vinyl.
VictrolaVictrola The Century
Specs
| Turntable | Belt-drive, manual |
| Cartridge | Victrola ITNP-LC1 |
| Built-in Phono Preamp? | Yes |
Goldring GR3
• Release date: October 2024
The renowned British hi-fi maker, best known for its high-quality phono cartridges, revealed its first turntable in 20 years. The Goldring GR3 is a beautiful belt-drive turntable that features the company’s award-winning Goldring E3 moving magnet cartridge. It also has a built-in phono preamp, thus promises to work well with powered and active speaker systems.
GoldringGoldring GR3
Specs
| Turntable | Belt drive, manual |
| Cartridge | Goldring E3 moving magnet |
| Built-in Phono Preamp? | Yes |
Technics SL-1300G
• Release date: October 2024
The Technics SL-1300G is the legendary Japanese hi-fi maker’s newest audiophile-grade direct-drive turntable. It’s the highest-end model in the company’s Grand Class series of turntables — which sits below its Reference Class series, which includes the $20,000 SL-1000R. The SL-1300G builds on the foundations of 2023’s $2,200 SL-1200GR2 but adds a few updates, including a more powerful motor and heavier platter.
TechnicsTechnics SL-1300G
Specs
| Turntable | Direct-drive, manual |
| Cartridge | Not included |
| Built-in Phono Preamp? | No |
Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2
• Release date: August 2024
The Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 is an updated version of the Austrian hi-fi maker’s Debut Carbon Evolution (which Pro-Ject no longer sells). It looks similar, but features upgraded hardware — including the same tonearm bearing block and non-magnetic aluminum platter as the $1,099 Debut Pro B (also featured on this list). Most notably, you have the choice between ten different finishes.
Pro-JectPro-Ject Debut Evo 2
Specs
| Turntable | Belt-drive, manual |
| Cartridge | Pro-Ject Pick it MM EVO |
| Built-in Phono Preamp? | No |
Pro-Ject Debut Pro B
• Release date: Fall 2024
The Pro-Ject Debut Pro B is an audiophile turntable that’s essentially an upgraded version of the company’s three-year-old Debut Pro. It looks almost identical and has most of the same features, but adds balanced connections and the company’s balanced Pro-Ject’s Pick it Pro moving-magnet cartridge.
Pro-JectPro-Ject Debut Pro B
Specs
| Turntable | Belt-drive, manual |
| Cartridge | Pick it PRO Balanced MM |
| Built-In Preamp? | No |
Victrola Automatic
• Release date: August 2024
The Victrola Automatic is an affordable, fully automatic turntable with a switchable phono preamp and built-in Bluetooth. Most interestingly, it has a unique repeat function that keeps the record playing on a loop so the music doesn’t stop.
VictrolaVictrola Automatic
Specs
| Turntable | Belt-drive, automatic |
| Cartridge | Audio Technica ATN3600L (MM) |
| Built-in Phono Preamp? | Yes (switchable) |
Pro-Ject XA B
• Release date: Fall 2024
The Pro-Ject XA B is a high-end turntable with a standout acrylic plinth. This transparent design looks super cool — making the platter look as if it’s floating off the surface — but the acrylic also has anti-resonance properties and improves the sound quality.
Pro-JectPro-Ject XA B
Specs
| Turntable | Belt-drive, manual |
| Cartridge | Pro-Ject Pick It Pro (MM) |
| Built-in Phono Preamp? | No |
Audio-Technica AT-LP70X
• Release date: August 2024
The Audio-Technica AT-LP70X is the company’s new entry-level turntable – it’s essentially an upgraded version of the 2019-released AT-LP60X. Compared to its predecessor, this fully automatic turntable features an improved phono cartridge (MM) and a “three-piece, anti-resonance chassis” that dampens vibrations and improves sound quality.
Audio-TechnicaAudio-Technica AT-LP70X
Specs
| Turntable | Belt-drive, automatic |
| Cartridge | Audio-Technica AT-VM95C |
| Built-In Phono Preamp? | Yes (switchable) |
Victrola Stream Sapphire
• Release date: August 2024
The Victrola Stream Sapphire is an upgraded, more expensive version of its Stream Carbon turntable. It’s one of the few turntables that “Works with Sonos,” so it can stream vinyl directly to your home’s existing Sonos speakers. Compared to the Stream Carbon, it is made of high-quality components and features an improved Ortofon Blue 2M cartridge.
VictrolaVictrola Stream Sapphire
Specs
| Turntable | Belt-drive, semi-automatic |
| Cartridge | Ortofon 2M Blue (MM) |
| Built-In Phono Preamp? | Yes |
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