The Coolest New Turntables Released This Year (updated)
Audio-Technica, Teac, Technics, Pro-Ject, Sony and Bang & Olufsen (plus others) have all introduced new turntables in 2026.
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Vinyl continues to lead the way when it comes to the resurgence of physical media, with record sales having increased every year since 2007. In fact, last year vinyl record sales surpassed $1 billion for the first time since 1983.
Naturally, this has encouraged many of the biggest names in hi-fi to get back in (or ramp up) the turntable business. Today, brands like Pro-Ject, Sony, Audio-Technica, Technics and Teac all make a wide variety of turntables. Some are designed for entry-level vinyl enthusiasts. Some are designed for truly elite audiophiles with seriously deep pockets.
So far in 2026, many new turntables have been announced. Below, we’ve rounded up the most notable of these releases.
The Best New Turntables of 2026 (January – October)
Pro-Ject
Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10
Pro-Ject’s Debut Reference 10 is the most high-end and expensive turntable in the company’s popular Debut range. And naturally, it adds even more premium components and features to the Debut’s familiar, minimalist design. The most notable upgrade is that it has a hybrid carbon and aluminum tonearm (a first for a Debut turntable) that “offers full adjustability for both azimuth and vertical tracking angle.” It also comes with a higher-end Pick It PRO Balanced moving-magnet cartridge, a new power generator, and elevated accents.
The Obi3 (Gen 2) is an upgraded version of the Obi3 turntable that was released less than a year before. Like its predecessor, the Gen 2 model is a manual belt-drive turntable with a switchable phono stage and built-in Bluetooth. It also comes with the same Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge and an aluminum J-shaped tonearm. However, the new turntable has a more premium build (and four pounds heavier) and features a built-in speed sensor for accurate playback. At $250, it’s $50 more expensive than the first-gen Obi3.
Pro-Ject’s E1.2 BT is a new variant of the company’s entry-level turntable, which was released in 2025. It’s the same turntable as the E1.2, but with a Bluetooth transmitter that lets you stream vinyl to wireless speakers or headphones. In addition to the three standard finishes (black, white, and wood), the E1.2 BT is also available in more colorful satin hand-painted finishes, such as yellow and dark blue.
Wrensilva’s Studio is a modern record console that’s essentially a smaller (and more affordable) version of the company’s previous record consoles, including the $19,000 M1 and $15,000 The Standard. It’s an all-in-one hi-fi system that plays your favorite vinyl records and streams your favorite music over Wi-Fi (via Sonos multiroom) or Bluetooth. It’s also a beautifully designed statement piece. Since its release, the California company has only made the Studio in a Natural Walnut finish. Now, it comes in a second White Oak finish.
The Andover-One DD is a direct-drive turntable with a semi-automatic operation. It features a carbon-fiber tonearm, a substantial vibration-resistant construction, and comes pre-installed with Audio-Technica’s AT-VM520xEB moving-magnet cartridge (which costs $109 on its own). Andover Audio says its new flagship turntable is “built for listeners who want the precision and flexibility of a high-end turntable without unnecessary complexity.”
The Denon DP-500BT is a premium belt-drive turntable that holds the distinction of being the brand’s first turntable to support Bluetooth streaming. It supports the aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive codecs, enabling high-fidelity audio streaming to wireless headphones and speakers. Of course, it comes with a switchable phono preamplifier and analog connections so you can integrate it into a more traditional hi-fi setup, too.
The Esoteric T-01 is smaller and more affordable version of the brand’s $80,000 Grandioso T1 turntable. It isn’t a conventional belt-drive or direct-drive turntable; instead, it uses the brand’s patented “Esoteric MagneDrive System,” a non-contact drive system that uses magnetic force to rotate the turntable platter rather than physical components. It’s an extreme method to isolate the record from vibrations typically caused by the motor. The company says the T-01 “achieves extraordinary rotational silence, stability, and high-torque performance, revealing music with uncompromising precision, energy, and realism.”
The TD-1 is a high-end vertical turntable and the first product from Ruka Studio, a design firm started by a “collective of former Apple engineers and designers.” It’s a belt-drive turntable with a premium build. It has an aluminum-milled body and features mechanical knobs and switches for playback and electronic speed controls. Interestingly, the TD-1 comes with a specialized wall mount that is rubber-coated and has a built-in level. Once secured to the wall, the TD-1 magnetically clicks into place. For playback, it has wired inputs and built-in Bluetooth, so it can be integrated into a traditional or modern wireless system.
Technics marks 55 years of the SL-1200 series with this limited-edition turntable. It’s built on the same platform as the brand’s current SL-1200MK7, and comes in seven different colored finishes: gold, blue, red, black, green, white and grey. Unlike the standard models, the Anniversary Editions have gold details throughout. Only 12,000 units will be made.
Pro-Ject and Harley-Davidson teamed up for a limited-edition turntable with a Bar & Shield-shaped plinth, which is machined from solid MDF for maximum resonance damping. It features a 300mm zero-resonance glass platter, a diamond-cut aluminum sub-platter, and a 2.75 kg total moving mass to deliver stable, accurate playback speeds, while a hand-polished 8.6-inch aluminum S-shaped tonearm. The turntable comes with a 915-gram Harley-Davidson record puck, a genuine leather mat, and Pro-Ject’s Pick it Pro MM cartridge.
The Stylo is an entry-level belt-drive turntable with a built-in phono preamplifier and standard RCA connections, so you can hook it up directly to a pair of powered speakers. Additionally, it has built-in Bluetooth, so if you want a wire-free hi-fi setup, you can stream vinyl to your wireless speakers instead. Other features include an aluminum platter, a carbon fiber tonearm and it comes with an Audio-Technica AT3600L moving magnet cartridge.
The Folio is an all-in-one turntable with its own built-in speakers. So you just plug it in, and you’re ready to play vinyl. The turntable has an aluminum platter, an S-shaped tonearm and packs the same Audio-Technica AT3600L moving-magnet cartridge as the Stylo. Additionally, the Folio can be used as a standalone Bluetooth speaker when not playing vinyl. It supports USB playback and USB recording, allowing you to digitize your records. It also has a headphone jack, so you can enjoy a private vinyl listening session.
The Fluance RT87 is the most high-end turntable in the company’s Reference Series, and sits right above its previous flagship: the RT85N ($550). However, the RT87 represents a significant step up. Its most striking feature is its dual-plinth architecture, a first for Fluance; this creates a physical separation between the top plinth and the motor, which is mounted on the lower plinth, further eliminating vibrations from reaching the tonearm and cartridge. The RT87 is engineered with other features to ensure this accurate playback. And Fluance gives listeners the option to choose between two different MM cartridges: Audio-Technica’s AT-VM95ML or Ortofon’s 2M Blue.
B&O’s vinyl hi-fi system pairs the brand’s Beogram 3000c, a restored and modernized version of its 1985-released Beogram 3000 turntable, with its Beolab 8 active speaker system. When the company introduced it in 2025, it only offered the system in one finish: grey aluminum. Now, it has introduced a second option in “Dune Grey,” which combines soft bronze aluminum with rich dark walnut accents. Only 100 will be made.
This is a special-edition version of the Technics SL-40CBT turntable, released in fall 2025 and is one of the brand’s most entry-level models. It’s a direct-drive turntable with a switchable phono preamplifier and support for Bluetooth streaming. But, being a collaboration with Fritz Hansen, the renowned Danish design brand, this turntable comes in a limited-edition deep burgundy finish. Only 300 models will be made.
Wrensilva’s Studio is a modern record console that’s essentially a smaller (and more affordable) version of the company’s previous record consoles, including the $19,000 M1 and $15,000 The Standard. It’s an all-in-one hi-fi system that can play your favorite vinyl records and stream your favorite music over Wi-Fi (via Sonos multiroom) or Bluetooth. It’s also a beautifully designed statement piece.
The Andover One MK2 is the brand’s new flagship all-in-one turntable, built in the same image as its 2020 predecessor. It’s built with the same IsoGroove technology, which is a mechanical structure that effectively eliminates most unwanted vibrations. And it’s a complete one-box, hi-fi system that supports Bluetooth streaming (when not listening to vinyl). However, the MK2 has been upgraded with new refinements to improve its sound, usability and integration with other audio systems that you may already have in your home.
The Sony PS-LX5BT is the brand’s other new turntable for 2026 — it’s positioned as a slightly higher-end version of the company’s PS-LX3BT. Both are fully automatic turntables with a nearly identical design and built-in Bluetooth. But the PS-LX5BT comes equipped with few more premium components, including a higher-end cartridge and gold-plated audio jacks, and is $100 more expensive.
The Sony PS-LX3BT is an entry-level turntable billed as the direct successor to the brand’s popular PS-LX310BT, released in 2019. It’s a fully automatic turntable with a belt-driven design and built-in Bluetooth, supporting high-end codecs like aptX and aptX Adaptive, so you can stream vinyl records directly to wireless headphones or speakers. Sony claims it’s “perfect for newcomers to vinyl or those seeking a simple, lifestyle-friendly setup.”
Audio-Technica’s AT-LP60X is the company’s most entry-level turntable. Released in 2019, it’s positioned as an affordable option for those who want to get into vinyl. The AT-LP60X-PL is a special-edition version of the AT-LP60X with a purple finish. Other than that, it’s the same fully-automatic, belt-drive turntable as before.
The Technics SL-1200M7ALD is a special-edition version of the company’s SL-1200MK7 direct-drive turntable, which was released in 2021 and costs $1,300. It’s identical in every way (same coreless direct-drive motor, S-shaped aluminum tonearm and vibration-dampening platter), but, as it’s a collaboration with Aimé Leon Dore, it dons the fashion brand’s signature Mulberry Green finish, along with bespoke gold detailing.
The Technics SL-1500CS is a direct-drive turntable with a built-in phono preamplifier. It’s essentially an updated version of the SL-1500C, which was released in 2019. The SL-1500CS looks nearly identical and even comes equipped with the same Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. But the new model has been upgraded with Technics’ ΔΣ (DeltaSigma) Drive technology, which it also featured in its more expensive turntables, the 2023-released SL-1200GR2/1210GR2 ($2,500), as well as the 2024-released SL-13000G ($4,000). According to the brand, the new SL-1500CS “achieves sonic performance levels far beyond the perceived standards of its class.”
The Teac TN-400BTX/TB is a special-edition version of the Japanese audio maker’s TN-400BTX turntable, which was released in 2024. It’s the exact same manual-belt-drive turntable, combining premium components and modern features (such as Bluetooth streaming and a built-in phono preamp), but instead of a walnut finish, the “TB” version comes in a glossy-lacquer Turquoise Blue finish. Only a limited number of models will be sold.
The AT-LP7X is a fully manual belt-drive turntable with a minimalist design that costs $999 — it’s sort of like a belt-drive alternative to the brand’s direct-drive AT-LP8X, which also costs roughly $1,000. Both turntables feature a matte-black finish, premium materials and a J-shaped aluminum tonearm that is inspired by Audio-Technica’s classic turntables from the 1960s and ’70s. However, the AT-LP7X differs slightly: Audio-Technica built in a phono preamplifier compatible with both MM and MC cartridges. This means you can hook a turntable directly to a pair of powered or active speakers, for example.
About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.
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