Turntables under $600

3 turntables under $600 from Kanto, Audio-Technica and Fluance. Prices run $565 to $599.

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-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

+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

Drive	Spec score	Price
Direct drive	n/a	$599.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Direct drive	n/a	$564.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Direct drive	n/a	$599.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

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