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Direct Drive Turntables

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15 direct drive turntables from Audio-Technica, Technics and Pioneer DJ. Most cost $449 to $899, and half cost less than $582.

Top brands: Audio-Technica (8)

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Audio-Technica

Direct drive, Manual

+Direct-drive motor design for stable platter speed
+Fully manual operation gives full control over each play
+Direct-drive turntable suited to DJs and serious listeners
−Manual operation requires lifting and placing the tonearm by hand
$599.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Pioneer DJ

Direct drive

+USB recording to digitize vinyl
+Direct drive motor design
+DJ-style layout with phono and line output
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Technics

Direct drive

+Direct drive motor design
+Coreless direct drive motor for stable rotation
+Bluetooth connection for wireless listening
$899.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
Pioneer DJ

Direct drive

+USB output lets the turntable record directly to a computer
+Direct-drive design suits DJ and scratching use
+Direct-drive motor provides fast start-up for cueing
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Pioneer DJ

Direct drive

+Direct-drive design suits DJ and scratching use
+DVS compatibility lets it control digital DJ software
+Magvel clamp is named as a feature for securing records
$1,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

Direct drive

+Direct drive motor for consistent platter speed
+USB output for converting vinyl to digital files
+Includes an audio immersion bundle with platter
No current price. Check it at the store.
Technics

Direct drive

+Direct drive motor design
+Coreless direct drive motor for stable rotation
+Fine motion tonearm included in the design
No current price. Check it at the store.
Audio-TechnicaSpec score 9.5

Direct drive, Manual, 3 speeds (33, 45, 78)

+Three speeds including 78 RPM for older records
+Direct drive motor for consistent platter speed
+USB output for converting vinyl to digital files
−Fully manual operation requires lifting the tonearm by hand
$440.02
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Pioneer

Direct drive

+Direct drive motor design for the turntable
+Bundle includes headphones, slipmat, and cleaning kit
+Slipmat included in the bundle for record protection
−Black colorway bundle limits the finish options
$493.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

Direct drive, 3 speeds (33, 45, 78)

+Direct drive motor for fast, stable platter speed
+USB output for digitizing records to a computer
+Three speeds for 33, 45 and 78 RPM records
No price recorded yet.
Audio-Technica

Direct drive, Manual, 3 speeds (33, 45, 78)

+Three speeds including 78 RPM for older records
+Direct drive motor for consistent platter speed
+USB output for converting vinyl to digital files
−Fully manual operation requires lifting the tonearm by hand
$564.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

Direct drive, Manual

+Includes AT6013a dual-action anti-static record cleaner
+Fully manual operation gives full control over each play
+Direct drive motor provides consistent speed for playback
−Manual operation requires lifting the tonearm by hand
$631.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

Direct drive, Manual

+Includes AT6011a anti-static record brush for cleaning
+Fully manual operation gives full control over each play
+Direct drive motor provides consistent speed for playback
−Manual operation requires lifting the tonearm by hand
No price recorded yet.
Audio-Technica

Direct drive

+Direct-drive motor for steady, consistent platter speed
+Direct-drive design suits DJ-style and scratch playback
−Direct-drive design is less common than belt-drive in home setups
$599.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

turntableDriveSpec scorePrice
Direct driven/a$599.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Direct driven/a$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Direct driven/a$899.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
Direct driven/a$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Direct driven/a$1,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Direct driven/aNo current price
Direct driven/aNo current price
Direct drive9.5$440.02
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Direct driven/a$493.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Direct driven/aNo current price

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