In the 1970s, people listened to a lot of records, so when new technology came along that enhanced their listening experience ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Technics produced its first SL direct-drive turntables in ...

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Crosley’s turntables don’t have the best reputation among vinyl heads. Almost all of the record players the company makes are designed for first-time buyers. They’re cheap, both in terms of price and ...

Denon Electronics announced the DP-A100 Direct-Drive Turntable (SRP: $2,499), as one of seven new products in its limited special-edition Denon Anniversary Product Collection. The Denon DP-A100 ...

Is Denon looking for a fight? The new flagship DP-3000NE is clearly aimed at another Japanese rival that just launched last week. Let the Direct Drive battle begin. Have you ever wanted to own a ...

NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Technics today announces the introduction of the new SL-40CBT and SL-50C Direct Drive Turntables at this year's annual CEDIA convention in Denver. The ...

Japanese audio manufacturer TEAC has announces its new TN-4D direct-drive, analog turntable with a low-profile design, made possible by the use of a newly-developed brushless DC servo motor. The motor ...

What’s old is new again, particularly when it comes to music. In 2020, vinyl record sales surpassed CD sales for the first time since the 1980s, totaling $232 million of revenue in the U.S. — and 62 ...

If ever you’ve attempted navigating a turntable spec sheet, at some point you’ll likely have been overwhelmed by a swathe of seemingly arbitrary information. A hi-fi spec sheet is often a festival of ...