Pros: Bluetooth, built-in preamp, headphone output, USB outĬons: Would like to see a better pre-installed cartridge Available in four finishes, it also includes a built-in electronic speed control button that allows you to easily change between 33,45, and 78RPM. This increase in mass paired with Orftofon’s 2M silver cartridge, and Pro-ject’s acrylic platter, play important roles to ensure a quality, warm and crisp sound profile. The X2’s increase in mass gives the turntable an edge in vibration reduction and dampening. With the X2, Pro-Ject makes some well thought-out upgrades to what made its debut carbon turntable line great decks. Verdict: Great iteration built upon what made Pro-Ject’s debut carbon such a popular and great sounding turntable.
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Pros: Electronic speed control, Three-speeds, can easily upgrade to next-in-line 2M blue stylus
High torque, anti-resonance rubber backings, and a new aluminum platter, all play important roles in getting clear, interference-free sound. Ease of use is this deck’s middle name, switchable phono preamp and automatic tonearm lift functions allow for a tailored, stress-free experience without the cost of sound quality. A removable headshell allows you to upgrade to any cartridge that fits your needs as well. This direct-drive,three-speed, turntable comes with the Ortofon 2m red cartridge, expect emphasis on your highs and mids, giving you a clear, bright, warm sound profile. While it does remove the pitch adjustment slider for DJing, it retains the reliability and sonic quality that Technics has built its reputation on. Verdict: The Technics SL-1500C is a polished iteration of the beloved SL-1200 series. Pros: Removable Headshell, Ortofon 2m red included, electronic speed change, 3-speed, built-in pre-amplifier, automatic tonearm lift. Just like with any other turntable you need to assess what fits your needs best, luckily we’re here to help you in choosing a high-end turntable that works for you. That being said, many manufacturers are noticing these caveats and are starting to bring more consumer-friendly, easy-to-use features to high-end line turntables without jeopardising sound quality or overall experience. This means that scratches, dust, imperfections are more noticeable.ĭon’t let the lack of features dissuade you when choosing a high-end turntable they are typically removed to minimise unwanted interferences. With a higher-end turntable, the best and worst sound quality is also brought out when playing a record. Ease of use nor an easy set-up isn’t to be expected either. Things such as your phono preamplifier, stereo amplifier, and RCA cables all need to be of a high quality if you want to get the most out of your turntable.
There are a few caveats however: with an emphasis on vibration reduction, you’ll typically find features found in budget and mid-range turntables – such as speed change buttons, removable headshells, built-in preamplifiers – removed. In higher-end turntables, all of these things play pivotal roles in delivering you the utmost, and accurate sound quality you can imagine. With any price increase you can expect an even more precise attention to detail – whether it’s design, sound quality, or components going into the construction of a turntable. So you’ve had your mid-range turntable for a while: it’s the best, you love it! However, there’s a daunting question lingering in the back of your mind, is there more? Well for the enthusiast or self-proclaimed audiophile, the upgrade to the next bracket is completely worth it.
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