Best Record Players 2017
Buyer's Guide and Reviews

So you want a portable turntable? Perhaps you want to relive the musical experience of your ancestors or it’s simply a hobby or interest you have. The phrase that pretty much sums up my view of turntables is “they don’t make them like they used to”. Logically there has been modern technology injected into the more recent versions of turntables with USB ports, wireless speakers, editing software and what not but at what cost?

What is my logic behind that ever so common phrase? Technology has become cheaper and much more accessible for people all over the world. This has seen many new brands come and go. Forget this. The best turntable brands are those with experience, brands established 50-100 years ago. Experience does equate to quality, although not necessarily the grand price but with the maneuverability of lightweight portability.

1. Audio Technica AT-LP60 - The Best Portable Record Player Of 2017

Total domination. Not the most expensive, but this turntable is all class, an ode to the classic turntable. Audio Technica easily the most popular brand and with exceptional sound quality and portability can you blame them (consumers)? Although a slightly more traditional turntable compared to my number two, it keeps up in sound quality and for those wanting a turntable to play vinyl records, and this is the queen or king of the best portable turntables. It’s simplistic design, with two speeds 33 1/3 and 45 RPM does not mess around. This model does come in Silver, Black, Blue and Red for those wanting to match their décor or personality. This model is a portable turntable and that’s it, no fancy functions that in no way has affected this product's popularity or sound quality at a very reasonable price.

Full Audio-Technica AT-LP60 Review

2. Audio Technica AT-LP120-USB