10 Best Turntables UK 2024 | Audio Engineer Reviewed

Although the Planar 2 doesn't offer you a multitude of extra features for your money, what this does offer you is a complete upgrade in sound quality. It's going to deliver those drumming basslines and everything above with a flawless balance, creating a heavenly harmony. It's an extremely classy apparatus too, with its sleek and sophisticated white gloss effect. 

The machine itself is going to require very little looking after and can grow with you as you delve into your hobby. This is because it has plenty of options for customisation, so it's ready for when you feel like exploring that side of the audiophile world. This machine truly is top-shelf when it comes to turntables.

Simple to set up and with an extremely stylish finish, this the upgraded version of a classic. But where sometimes that can spell disaster, this is an outstanding triumph on all accounts. Rega first brought out the original RP1 in the '70s, and it has pretty much been the turntable that sets the standard ever since. 

The sound is sonically spot-on, with little to no noise interruption. When you take the noise away, you get more of the music and that's what the RP1 delivers so well: rich, smooth sounds. Granted, you have to buy a separate phono preamp, but it's a small inconvenience for someone who wants to take their sounds seriously. 

Audio-Technica has been building these machines for a long time, and here they have used all that know-how. Just like its predecessor, the AT-LP5, this is genuinely a wonder to listen to, only with even better tech. The menace of the 'hum' from the direct drive is nowhere to be heard, and that results in it playing with a perfect pitch. 

It comes with a clever J-shaped tonearm to ensure there are no tracking errors, and the dual-moving magnet cartridge guarantees exceptionally clear playback. On top of that, this is an absolute joy to use, from its USB port to the way the stylus elegantly glides over the grooves of your records. The only potential problem is that you could wear them down by spinning them on this too much! 

If you're wanting the feeling of authenticity when setting up your turntable without any of the actual efforts, then this wonderful device will be right up your street. A positive of this setup is that Pro-Ject offers complementary speakers, so you don't have to spend ages finding the perfect fit for your new gizmo.

If you don't require the speakers, however, another useful thing is that this turntable on its own is on the smaller side – perfect if you're stuck for space. With a built-in Bluetooth receiver too, this is a high-spec turntable to bring your collection alive. 

If you're serious about getting your vinyl to go, then let us introduce you to the HX500. Unlike the previous model, someone on the Sony team has really upped the game and done outstanding job with the USB conversion. This baby will enable you to enjoy your favourite tunes everywhere, plus, the sound is pretty great too. 

When this was released it instantly racked up 5-star reviews a-plenty and was commanding around £500, but luckily for you, it has come down to a more reasonable price now. It's still not cheap, of course, but it's a worthwhile investment if quality is your top priority.  

With this pick from audio wizards Sony, you can set up and get singing along to your favourite records in minutes. It has fully automated features, so you aren't even going to need to move the tonearm yourself; just sit your record down and press start.

The turntable produces rich sounds and nicely covers the highs, mids and bass tones. The only slight drawback is with the modern side of it – the Bluetooth can be a bit intermittent, with some users stating that they got a much better sound when plugging the turntable into an amplifier. 

If you're not looking to delve too deep into your pockets, this is a nice mid-range option. It has excellent features such as the built-in phono preamp, which means you can hook it up to any speakers you have with an analogue audio input. It's also more compact than many products on this list – a gift if you're tight on space.

This is a great place to get started for those looking to take their collection more seriously, and it has Bluetooth connectivity to keep you up to date, too. The only issue is that as you and your collection grow, this gizmo is going to be left behind due to the fact that the phono preamp is not changeable.

Next up, this multi-award-winning turntable from Pro-Ject with its smart, classic design. This turntable efficiently succeeds in delivering the essentials, providing excellent and entertaining performance with great sonics and even tonal balance. 

It also comes with a dust-proof case to keep everything safe while it's not being played, though that is the extent of its extra features. All in, this is a good place to start if you are not fussed about any of the modern features and you don't mind getting to grips with the manual services.

This turntable is another great place to get started if you're trying to keep the price down. It comes with a built-in phono preamp so you can connect to an amplifier or speakers, plus, it also has a USB which will allow you to digitalise your vinyl collection. 

Unless you are willing to spend a little more money, there isn't another turntable that is going to give you as much value for money as this one. It's easy to use, it produces an affable performance and it has a nifty USB feature – more than adequate for getting started, we think!

This budget-friendly Crosley is perfect for those looking to dip their toes in the analogue world. It's ready to go, with built-in speakers all tucked up in a cute little briefcase available in dozens of snazzy colours. It also has a Bluetooth connection so you can stream your other music through it. 

The downside is that you are going to be greatly compromising your sound with this piece of kit. Another thing to be wary of is that that these can be a bit of a menace to your precious records, running them down much faster than a standard record player.