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Direct Drive Turntables

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6 direct drive turntables from Audio-Technica, Technics and Pioneer DJ. Prices run $440 to $564.

Top brands: Audio-Technica (4)

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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
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
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.
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
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

Compare specs

turntableDriveSpec scorePrice
Direct driven/a$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Direct driven/a$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Direct driven/aNo current price
Direct drive9.5$440.02
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Direct driven/aNo current price
Direct driven/a$564.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

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