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Vertere DG X Turntable – First Look All Image Credit: Vertere Vertere have just released the DG X turntable that is an upgrade to their existing ‘entry-level’ belt-driven DG-1 model. The belt-drive DG X table is available in three finishes — gloss black, red, and white — and is fitted […]

Vertere DG X Turntable – First Look

April 18, 2025 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / DG X / Turntable / Vertere by fromvinyltoplastic

SME New Model 8 & Model 35 Turntables And Series Vi Tonearm All Image Credit: SME UK based SME have been manufacturing tonearms since 1959 and turntables since 1991 and have just released updated versions of their entry level Model 6 and Model 30 belt driven turntables, the Models 8 […]

SME New Model 8 & Model 35 Turntables And Series Vi Tonearm

April 10, 2025 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / Model 35 / Model 8 / Series Vi / SME / Tonearm / Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic

Pro-Ject Releases Automat A1.2 Turntable – Quick Look All Image Credit: Pro-Ject An upgraded Automat A1, the Automat A1.2 has a built-in phono stage, a new platter, included cartridge and refined mechanics to head-up this entry-level, second generation, fully automatic turntable. Like the A1, the A1.2 has its manufacturing split […]

Pro-Ject Releases Automat A1.2 Turntable – Quick Look

April 9, 2025 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Automat A1.2 / Automatic Turntable / Belt Drive / Pro-Ject / Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic

Pro-Ject Unleashes The AC/DC Turntable All Image Credit: Pro-Ject The logo of the legendary Australian rock band AC/DC is one of the more recognizable symbols in rock music. Their iconic lighting bolt has now been used to style Pro-Ject’s latest limited special edition belt-drive turntable offering. At the core of […]

Pro-Ject Unleashes The AC/DC Turntable

March 3, 2025 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged AC/DC Turntable / Belt Drive / Pro-Ject by fromvinyltoplastic

Pro-Ject – The Elemental Phono USB Turntable – Final Edition All Image Credit: Pro-Ject Pro-Ject Audio has unveiled the Elemental Phono USB Final Edition turntable. This special edition is based upon its predecessors minimalistic design, blending nostalgic charm, convenience and ease of use. It comes with a; built-in phono stage, […]

Pro-Ject – The Elemental Phono USB Turntable – Final Edition

February 24, 2025 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / Elemental Phono USB / Final Edition / Pro-Ject / Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic

Triangle Launches Lunar 3 turntable – First Look All Image Credit: Triangle Following the successful launch of their debut Lunar 1 turntable the French company Triangle has now released the Lunar 3 turntable. This three speed belt-driven model comes with Pro-Ject’s Debut Carbon straight tonearm that is factory fitted with […]

Triangle Launches Lunar 3 turntable – First Look

January 17, 2025 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / Lunar 3 / Triangle / Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic

Victrola 2025 Bluetooth Turntables And More – Quick Look All Image Credit: Victrola Victrola has unveiled its new product lineup for 2025 at the CES show and it’s great news if you’re into budget Bluetooth turntables and affordable desktop speakers. The new line-up includes: Victrola Automatic – turntable Victrola Wave […]

Victrola 2025 Bluetooth Turntables And More – Quick Look

January 15, 2025 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Active Speakers / Automatic / Belt Drive / Harmony / Powered Speakers / Stream Onyx Works / Tempo / Victrola / VPT-1300 / VPT-1520 / VPT-2000 / VPT-800 / VSC-700SB-GLW / Wave / Wireless Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic

Lenco Reveals LS-570WA, LBT-215 And LBTA-165 Turntables All Image Credit: Lenco Swiss audio manufacturer Lenco has revealed three new turntables, the LS-570WA, the LBT-215 and LBTA-165. All models are belt driven and offer features from built-in speakers to streaming and more. Starting of with the LS-570WA that comes with built-in […]

Lenco Reveals LS-570WA, LBT-215 And LBTA-165 Turntables

January 14, 2025 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / LBT-215 / LBTA-165 / Lenco / LS-570WA / Turntable / Wireless Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic

Musical Fidelity M6xTT Turntable – First Look All Image Credit: Musical Fidelity Musical Fidelity has revealed the M6xTT, a high-end turntable with the same design principles as their flagship M8xTT, but at a more affordable price point. This latest model is designed around a clear acrylic plinth and includes a […]

Musical Fidelity M6xTT Turntable – First Look

December 16, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / M6xTT / Musical Fidelity / Truntable by fromvinyltoplastic

Rega Planar 3 RS Edition Turntable – Quick Look All Image Credit: Rega Rega have launched a special premium edition of the Rega Planar 3 turntable, the Planar 3 RS edition. This latest belt drive design has been manufactured using a special High Pressure Laminate (HPL) which is usually reserved […]

Rega Planar 3 RS Edition Turntable – Quick Look

November 19, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / Planar 3 RS / Rega / Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic

Victrola’s VPT-800 Automatic Turntable This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. All Image Credit Victrola If your looking to start your vinyl journey this low cost Bluetooth turntable from Victrola will get you on your way. The Victrola VPT-800 is a fully automatic belt driven turntable, has […]

Victrola’s VPT-800 Automatic Turntable

November 8, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Automatic Turntable / Belt Drive / Bluetooth Turntable / Victrola / VPT-800 by fromvinyltoplastic

VPI Introduces The Model One Turntable All Image Credit: VPI VPI has announced its latest turntable, the Model One, a first in the company’s new modular Forever turntable series. Based on decades of turntable design, the company has developed the Forever Series to showcase a new era in the performance […]

VPI Introduces The Model One Turntable

November 1, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / Forever Series / Model One / Turntable / VPI by fromvinyltoplastic

Goldring Announces GR3 Turntable – First Look All Image Credit: Goldring The GR3 turntable is the first table released by Goldring in almost twenty years, marking their return to the turntable arena. This latest model is of the plug-and-play variety including their Goldring E3 moving magnet (MM) cartridge and a […]

Goldring Announces GR3 Turntable – First Look

October 14, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / Goldring / GR3 / Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic

Pro-Ject T1 Evo Turntable Series – Quick Look All Image Credit: Pro-Ject Pro-Jects latest range of turntables promise high-fidelity sound without a high price tag. This trio of players are named the; T1 Evo, T1 Evo Phono and T1 Evo BT. The three models are mechanically almost identical except in […]

Pro-Ject T1 Evo Turntable Series – Quick Look

September 27, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / Pro-Ject / T1 EVO / T1 EVO BT / T1 EVO Phono by fromvinyltoplastic

Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 Turntable Lineup All Image Credit: Pro-Ject Pro-Ject have announced the new and affordable Debut EVO2, an updated version of the original Debut introduced in the late 1990’s. This latest design is to replace the Debut Carbon EVO and draws on elements from the Debut PRO design. […]

Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 Turntable Lineup

August 28, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / Debut / EVO 2 / Pro-Ject / Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic