(Speaking of that arm, it’s straight, rather than S-curved, and some vinyl experts contend that it’s too short to provide proper tracking.) Also, instead of a clear plastic lid, you get a cloth dust cover. Also, there’s no mechanism for raising and lowering the tonearm. Luckily, these generally sell for $50 or less, so that’s not a deal-breaker. One potential drawback for newcomers is the aforementioned lack of a “line” output, which means that if you’re plugging into a receiver without a phono input, you’ll need a preamp. Even so, the Stanton is the sturdiest, best-sounding model we tested, and thanks to the adjustable counterweight on the tonearm, you can modify the tracking force - the pressure of the needle on the record - as you see fit. There’s a target light, a pitch adjuster that lets you speed up and slow down records, and dual start/stop buttons meant to facilitate “battle setup” - though the fact it’s belt-driven, not direct-drive, makes it less than ideal for scratching. Owned by Gibson, maker of some of the most badass guitars on the planet, Stanton specializes in DJ gear, and the T52 definitely has the look of something you’d use to rock a party. Stanton T52B Straight Arm Belt-Drive Turntable with 500.v3 Cartridge Pre-Mounted All of them come with RCA cables, cartridges, styluses, and 45rpm converter discs - everything you need to plug in and start enjoying the wonders of analog.
With the exception of the Stanton T52, none of these turntables require a receiver with a built-in phono preamp, and all of the others but the Denon allow users to switch between “line” and “phono,” which means you have the option of going through a phono input, if you have one, or a regular AUX. We tested each turntable with a mid-level Yamaha stereo receiver, a pair of bookshelf speakers, and a 10-inch subwoofer - all about 10 years old, none fancier than any novice might own. When choosing between the following five models, it’s largely a question of what features you’re looking for. Direct-drive models are superior, especially if you’re an aspiring DJ looking to scratch, but they’re also more expensive. They’re all belt-driven, which means your records spin around with the help of a black elastic band that can stretch out over time or slip off the platter. Given that these aren’t super-high-end machines, the sound quality isn’t vastly superior on any of them.
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