Best turntables 2022

Product of the year

Best turntable £500-£750

Pro-Ject Debut Pro

Pro-Ject Debut Pro

A superb sounding package that’s built well and is easy to set-up

Best buys

Best turntable under £200

Pro-Ject Primary E

Pro-Ject Primary E

This remains a great first turntable

Best turntable £200-£500

Rega Planar 1

Rega Planar 1

Rega's P1 deck remains the one to beat at this price

Best turntable £750-£1000

Technics SL-1500C

Technics SL-1500C

A beautifully made, fuss-free record player

Best turntable £1000-£2000

Rega Planar 6/Ania

Rega Planar 6/Ania

A wonderfully refined, articulate and precise turntable

Best turntable over £2000

Vertere DG-1 S

Vertere DG-1 S/Magneto

Careful evolution has reinforced the Vertere DG-1 S as a class leader

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