I tested Sony’s new entry-level turntable and, though it sounds decent enough, you deserve so much more than a brand logo for this money
 I tested Sony’s new entry-level turntable and, though it sounds decent enough, you deserve so much more than a brand logo for this money

The Sony PS-LX3BT is a competent performer of an entry-level turntable, let down by a cheap chassis and high asking price

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I breathed new life into my vinyl with Fluance’s RT87 turntable and while setup was finicky, it’s well worth it for seasoned record collectors
 I breathed new life into my vinyl with Fluance’s RT87 turntable and while setup was finicky, it’s well worth it for seasoned record collectors

The Fluance RT87 sounds as great as it is finicky to set up — but then again, if you’re a seasoned hi-fi tinkerer, you may actually enjoy the process…

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How do I know music is more important than clothes? I just moved home and the first thing I set up was my turntable and vinyl stash
 How do I know music is more important than clothes? I just moved home and the first thing I set up was my turntable and vinyl stash

Setting up a turntable before putting clothes in a wardrobe? Irrefutable proof that we cannot live without music

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The 11 best hi-fi upgrades of 2026 so far — we gave these speakers, turntables and DACs our highest marks after tough testing
 The 11 best hi-fi upgrades of 2026 so far — we gave these speakers, turntables and DACs our highest marks after tough testing

From Sonos to Wharfedale to iFi — here are the highest-rated hi-fi and speaker upgrades we’ve tested

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Got to get you into my life: these essential vinyl albums and gifts will help you come together on Global Beatles Day — all you need is love (and maybe a great beginner turntable too)
 Got to get you into my life: these essential vinyl albums and gifts will help you come together on Global Beatles Day — all you need is love (and maybe a great beginner turntable too)

Perfect gifts for the Beatles fan in your life — even (especially) if it’s you

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Just starting a vinyl record collection? Don’t ruin your music with a suitcase-style turntable! Get this entry-level option from Sony instead and give your vinyl some TLC
 Just starting a vinyl record collection? Don’t ruin your music with a suitcase-style turntable! Get this entry-level option from Sony instead and give your vinyl some TLC

If I were to start my vinyl record journey again, this is the entry-level turntable I’d get for its connectivity features and upfront audio.

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The 4 turntables they really want on Graduation Day — or for their new apartment — as picked by an audio editor

I test audio kit for a living, and any of this quartet is the right choice for a graduation gift — see my picks for traditional hi-fi setups, Bluetooth streaming or even Sonos compatibility
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‘Music is an art of time. Time flows without form’: Technics releases a burgundy turntable, ties itself in knots over a matching 1930s lamp collab, we’re all confused (but secretly I love it)

Fritz Hansen and Technics have released ‘two objects with distinct origins that, together, form a setting that is considered and deeply human’. Quite.
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Clearaudio just unveiled a stunning Rammstein turntable and truly, ich will!

Clearaudio has unveiled a whopping seven new products at High End Vienna, but top of the pile has got to be this limited edition Rammstein turntable
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I can’t believe I’ve found another RGB gadget for my home, but this flashy turntable is funky, affordable, automatic, and comes with some really neat touches

The CoolGeek TS-01 is a new Kickstarter automatic turntable with glowing lights and an affordable price

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