Manual Turntables

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8 manual turntables. Most cost $475 to $898, and half cost less than $599.

Top brands: Audio-Technica (6)

Audio-Technica

Belt drive, Manual, 2 speeds (33, 45)

+Belt drive for smooth, quiet playback

+Two speeds for 33 and 45 RPM records

+Dynamic anti-skate control adjusts tracking force

−Fully manual operation requires lifting the tonearm by hand

$474.99

as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

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

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

Marantz

Belt drive, Manual

+Manual operation gives the listener direct control over playback

+Belt drive design is a common choice for smooth, quiet playback

+Cartridge is included with the turntable

−Manual operation requires the listener to start and handle the tonearm

$3,000.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:06 PST - Details

Dual Electronics

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

+Manual operation gives direct control over the tonearm

+Belt drive design with 33, 45 and 78 RPM speeds

+Twin-gimbal tonearm included

−Manual operation requires placing the tonearm by hand

$898.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:44 PST - Details

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

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Compare specs

Drive	Operation	Speeds	Spec score	Price
Belt drive	Manual	2 speeds (33, 45)	n/a	$474.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Direct drive	Manual		n/a	$599.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Direct drive	Manual	3 speeds (33, 45, 78)	9.5	$440.02 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Belt drive	Manual		n/a	$3,000.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:06 PST - Details
Belt drive	Manual	3 speeds (33, 45, 78)	n/a	$898.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:44 PST - Details
Direct drive	Manual	3 speeds (33, 45, 78)	n/a	$564.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Direct drive	Manual		n/a	$631.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Direct drive	Manual		n/a	No current price

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