Turntables, Phono Cartridges and Tonearms Reviews & News - ecoustics.com https://www.ecoustics.com/home-audio/phono/ everything hi-fi Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:47:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Pro-Ject Debut Carbon The Original Returns at $649 with Carbon Fiber Tonearm https://www.ecoustics.com/products/pro-ject-debut-carbon-the-original-turntable/ https://www.ecoustics.com/products/pro-ject-debut-carbon-the-original-turntable/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:47:44 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/products/pro-ject-debut-carbon-the-original-turntable/
Pro-Ject revives the Debut Carbon for $649 with a carbon tonearm and Ortofon-made cartridge. Is it worth saving $50 over the EVO 2?]]>
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The Most Influential Turntables of All Time: 15 Record Players That Changed Hi-Fi https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/significant-turntables/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/significant-turntables/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:56:10 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/significant-turntables/
148 years have elapsed since Edison's Phonograph was patented, and we decided to look back at some of the turntables that had the most significance. ]]>
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Technics SL-1210MKX DJ Turntable Delivers More Precision, Less Anniversary Theater https://www.ecoustics.com/products/technics-sl-1210mkx-dj-turntable/ https://www.ecoustics.com/products/technics-sl-1210mkx-dj-turntable/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/products/technics-sl-1210mkx-dj-turntable/
Technics SL-1210MKX brings improved isolation, precise pitch control, and professional refinements to the iconic SL-1200 platform for $1,899.]]>
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Rega Replay Turntable Sheds the Weight and Undercuts the Planar 1 https://www.ecoustics.com/products/rega-replay-turntable/ https://www.ecoustics.com/products/rega-replay-turntable/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:27:26 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/products/rega-replay-turntable/
Rega Replay turntable weighs just 2.2 kg and reportedly costs £259. How does its skeletal design compare with the Planar 1 and its rivals?]]>
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Best Gifts for Vinyl Lovers in 2026: 7 Ideas Record Listeners Will Actually Use https://www.ecoustics.com/gift-guides/vinyl-record-lover-2026/ https://www.ecoustics.com/gift-guides/vinyl-record-lover-2026/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:59:45 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/gift-guides/vinyl-record-lover-2026/
For the vinyl enthusiast on your list, these turntables, retro loudspeakers and hi-fi accessories not only make great gifts, but will actually make your records sound better.]]>
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Cambridge Audio Spira $499 Turntable Arrives to Match Its New L/R Wireless Speakers https://www.ecoustics.com/products/cambridge-audio-spira-turntable/ https://www.ecoustics.com/products/cambridge-audio-spira-turntable/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:59:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/products/cambridge-audio-spira-turntable/
Cambridge Audio's $499 Spira turntable pairs Bluetooth, a steel platter and five colorful finishes with its new L/R active speaker lineup.]]>
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Wattson Audio Madison Phono Uses Digital EQ on Vinyl and Some Audiophiles May Need a Minute https://www.ecoustics.com/products/wattson-audio-madison-phono/ https://www.ecoustics.com/products/wattson-audio-madison-phono/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:22:29 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/products/wattson-audio-madison-phono/
Can digitizing vinyl improve a phono stage? Wattson Audio’s $5,495 Madison Phono supports MM, MC, DS Audio and multiple historic EQ curves.]]>
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What Is Audio-Technica’s VMx Cartridge Line and Why Is It on the Andover-One DD? https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audio-technica-vmx-cartridges-andover-one-dd/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audio-technica-vmx-cartridges-andover-one-dd/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:28:03 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audio-technica-vmx-cartridges-andover-one-dd/
The Andover-One DD introduced us to Audio-Technica’s overlooked VMx cartridge line. Here’s what makes the nine-model range worth a closer look.]]>
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Andover-One DD Direct Drive Turntable Has More Tech Than Your Average $999 Deck https://www.ecoustics.com/products/andover-one-dd-direct-drive-turntable/ https://www.ecoustics.com/products/andover-one-dd-direct-drive-turntable/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/products/andover-one-dd-direct-drive-turntable/
The $999 Andover-One DD adds direct drive, a carbon-fiber arm, 78 rpm and Auto Stop. Has Andover built a real Technics alternative?]]>
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Audio Desk Systeme Gläss Vinyl Cleaner Premium Review: How Clean Is $3,599 Clean? https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/audio-desk-systeme-vinyl-cleaner-premium-silent-core-one/ https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/audio-desk-systeme-vinyl-cleaner-premium-silent-core-one/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:10:43 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/audio-desk-systeme-vinyl-cleaner-premium-silent-core-one/
We cleaned 200 records with the $3,599 Audio Desk Systeme Gläss Vinyl Cleaner Premium to see if its ultrasonic technology and redesign deliver.]]>
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