There's a new direct drive deck in town, and I like it The SL-1500CS is a an update on the award-winning SL-1500C Technics' proprietary ΔΣ Drive tech, for £1,099 (around $1,480 or AU$2,100) Technics ...

The Technics SL-1500C direct drive turntable has been a favourite of ours for many years, picking up a few What Hi-Fi? Awards and earning a spot on our best turntables list ever since we first ...

Audio Money no object? This turntable cartridge is made from the same wood as million-dollar violins, as well as diamonds (of course) Turntables I use this affordable JBL turntable at home and I can’t ...

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned audio brand Technics has introduced its highly acclaimed SL-1500C turntable in a new, technically enhanced version – the SL-1500CS. The new ...

Lexus is pushing its first full-electric SUV with Miles Davis on classic vinyl and a gorgeous turntable from VPI, and we’re fully on board. While I’m happy to see this well-regarded luxury auto-maker ...

Vinyl records are firmly back in rotation, but getting started does not have to mean spending a fortune or building a complicated hi-fi stack from day one. Whether you want a simple, all-in-one setup ...

Streaming makes it easy to play almost any song on demand, but there's still something special about listening to vinyl. Pulling an album from its sleeve, placing it on the platter, and hearing that ...

There are plenty of cheap turntables on the market, but affordable doesn't automatically equal great value. Though it might be tempting for vinyl newbies to pick up the first low-cost player they come ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Record players are a unique hobby for audiophiles who want a vintage, analog feel to their favorite tracks. Vinyl remains popular among ...

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