Tech & Auto
The Top Record Player Picks For Every Price Range
By LUKE MITCHELL
Best Overall
Products like the RT85N have placed the relatively young Canadian company Fluance front and center as a brand to be reckoned with.
The RT85N boasts highly accurate sound reproduction and premium features, including a solid acrylic platter. You can buy it on Amazon for $499.
Best Bluetooth
Beyond its rosewood veneer finish and minimalist features, the Audio-Technica AT-LPW50BT is an advanced unit with quality components.
Its optional Bluetooth functionality allows you to listen via wireless speakers or headphones. The Audio-Technica AT-LPW50BT sells on Amazon for $499.
Best USB
While it’s less attractive than the AT-LPW50BT, the Audio Technica AT-LP5X is a top choice among critics as a fuss-free USB record player.
The $449 record player can also deliver WAV files at a maximum 48kHz resolution. The AT-LP5X is sturdily built and includes an integral preamp.
Best Budget
Despite being a budget option, the Pro-Ject Primary E offers surprisingly good sound quality and a premium-looking, minimalist design.
While it lacks advanced features like Bluetooth connectivity, it covers the basics and includes a high-quality cartridge. The Primary E is available on Amazon for $349.
Best With Preamp
If you are shopping on a budget, there may be no better value record player than the Audio-Technica AT-LP60X, which sells on Amazon for $149.
It has a built-in preamp, automatic operation, four color choices, and decent sound quality, making this an excellent option for first-time buyers and occasional listeners.