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The fact that vinyl is experiencing a resurgence is no longer a surprise. Record sales have grown every year since 2005 and, according to recent projections, global sales could reach $3.5 billion by the end of 2025.
Of course, this has inspired a boom in turntable manufacturers, too, with brands like Pro-Ject, Audio-Technica, Fluance and U-Turn Audio (to name a few) all releasing modern turntables for those who have caught the vinyl bug.
Today’s turntables cover the board, ranging from the truly entry-level (think less than $200) to their truly grail-worthy (think more than most cars), with the vast majority of new releases coming somewhere in between.
Below, we round up the latest turntables from the last six months — all have been announced since the start of 2025.
Pro-Ject
Pro-Ject Automat A1.2
The Pro-Ject Automat A1.2 is a next-gen version of the company’s 2022-released Automat A1. The fully automatic belt-drive turntable looks and works the same, but the Austrian hi-fi manufacturer upgraded it with a new die-cast aluminum platter, an improved drive system and Pro-Ject’s own Pick-it MM E cartridge. Like before, it features a built-in switchable phono preamp and can easily be paired with a powered or active speaker setup.
The Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 is the brand’s new flagship audiophile turntable for 2025, which it’s calling the “finest turntable [it] has ever developed.” It is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable featuring a transparent acrylic plinth and platter, which gives the impression that the record is floating while playing. It comes pre-mounted with Audio-Technica’s AT-OC9XEN moving-coil cartridge (which sells for $400 on its own) and has a separate box for power and controls.
The Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 3000c is a turntable and active wireless speaker system. It pairs the Beogram 3000c turntable, an updated and modernized version of the company’s Beogram 3000, which was initially released in 1985, with B&O’s Beolab 8 wireless active speaker system. Both speakers and turntable have matching walnut lamellas and pearl-blasted aluminum shells. Only 100 sets will be sold.
The Miniot Wheel 3 is the third-generation vertical turntable from the small Dutch company. Like its predecessors, it flips conventional turntable wisdom on its head, as the tonearm is hidden on the inside and features an optical sensor (similar to a CD player) instead of a stylus. However, Wheel 3 differs from its predecessors in that it features a slimmed-down design and upgraded all-around components.
The Audio-Technica Hotaru is a high-end audiophile turntable with a standout design. Thanks to integrated magnets, the upper section floats above the lower section, creating an incredible visual as well as dampened vibrations and promising to improve audio quality. The upper section is also integrated with an LED lighting system and can glow 20 different colors. Only 1,000 models will be made.
The Toshiba Aurex AX-RP10 is a compact portable record player with a belt-drive design, a moving magnet (MM) cartridge, and the ability to play 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records. Its built-in battery promises 10 hours of vinyl playback on a single charge. Although it lacks a built-in speaker, it supports Bluetooth and has an AUX audio jack for playing audio on wireless or wired headphones or speakers.
Released in 2025, the Vertere DG-X is the latest addition to the venerable British audio company’s entry-level line of Dynamic Groove turntables. It’s a belt-drive turntable with a three-layer cast acrylic plinth — that transparent middle layer has built-in lighting and is illuminated while playing — along with the brand’s signature flat tonearm. It also has many key improvements over its predecessor, the DG-1S, to promise improved performance, including a redesigned “Groove Runner X” tonearm and an upgraded Sabre Lite moving-magnet cartridge.
Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4000c (Saint Laurent Rive Droite Edition)
Bang & Olufsen, the Danish hi-fi great, and Saint Laurent, the luxury French fashion brand, have teamed up to revive and restore ten of B&O’s Beogram 4000 turntables, which were originally released in the 1970s. These special-edition models maintain a mid-century design similar to their predecessors but have been updated with wood and aluminum details. And the internals have been fully refurbished and restored in B&O’s Denmark factories. Only ten will be released.
The Pro-Ject AC/DC Turntable is the latest addition to the brand’s Artist Series of turntables, each designed to celebrate some of the most iconic musicians and artists of all time. The turntable has numerous lightning bolt designed details — including a giant lightning-bolt-shaped plinth — that take after the AC/DC’s iconic logo. It also is integrated with LED lights, allowing it to glow red when playing records. Despite its unique look, the turntable is designed with high-quality (and heavy) components and promises to deliver an excellent hi-fi sound.
The PP-1 is the first turntable from Waiting For Ideas, a Paris-based design studio. It has a stunningly minimalist design crafted from a single block of aluminum and, most interestingly, lacks a tonearm. All its technology is hidden inside. To play a vinyl record, you place it upside down on the turntable and press the play button. The PP-1 has a built-in sensor that automatically detects the record speed (it supports 33 or 45 RPM) and plays the record accordingly. The brand also makes matching passive speakers designed to pair with the turntable.
The Gadhouse Cosmo Solar is a special-edition version of the Bangkok-based audio brand’s Cosmo. Like before, it’s a portable turntable that has its own built-in speaker and supports Bluetooth for easy streaming (when not listening to vinyl). It also has RCA connections for integrating into a larger system. The difference with the “Solar” is that it comes in three transparent colors — red, green and blue — reminiscent of Apple’s colorful iMac G3 for the early 2000s.
The Lenco LBT-345WA is the Swiss audio maker’s belt-drive turntable. It has a traditional look and features high-end components, including a custom carbon fiber tonearm and an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. It has a built-in switchable phono preamplifier, allowing it to easily connect to powered speakers. And with support for Bluetooth, it can stream vinyl to your wireless speakers or headphones. As of February 2025, it’s now available in the US.
MoFi Electronics x Fender American Vintage Turntable
Made in collaboration with one of the most significant instrument manufacturers in history, this turntable borrows its appearance and a bit of its construction from Fender’s Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars. That includes its signature Sunburst colorway, but also its tonally-sound alter wood plinth. Building on that base, MoFi has equipped it with some outstanding components, including a USA-made tonearm, precision motor and so much more.
The Handytraxx Play is the most entry-level of Korg’s new line of Handytraxx portable record players. And it’s specifically designed for DJs.According to the brand, it features “cutting-edge digital effects, a built-in looper, and high-quality controls that make it possible to physically play with records on the go.” Its control panel can be flipped around, thus accommodating both left- and right-handed DJs.
The Victrola Wave is the budget-friendly audio maker’s new entry-level hi-fi turntable. It has built-in Bluetooth and supports aptX Adaptive and aptX HD streaming. Most interesting, it supports Auracast, a new-age audio-sharing feature that allows sources to stream audio to countless other supported audio devices. So the Wave can stream vinyl to any Auracast-ready speakers and headphones in your home.
Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. As a Tech Staff Writer, he tracks everything in the consumer tech space, from headphones to smartphones, wearables to home theater systems. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.
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