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Turntables under $500

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2 turntables under $500 from Audio-Technica, Pioneer DJ and Sony. Prices run $448 to $474.

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SonySpec score 9.5

Belt drive, Automatic

+Fully automatic operation starts and stops playback without manual handling
+Bluetooth connection for wireless listening
+USB output for digitizing records to a computer
−Belt drive rather than direct drive
$448.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
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

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turntableDriveOperationSpec scorePrice
Belt driveAutomatic9.5$448.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Belt driveManualn/a$474.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

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