10 Best Direct Drive Turntable of August 2025

• Experience the high-fidelity audio of vinyl
• Direct-drive, DC servo motor with selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
• Fully manual operation featuring adjustable dynamic anti-skate control, variable pitch control with quartz speed lock, and balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
• Convert your vinyl records to digital audio files by downloading and using the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice)
• Includes: USB cable, detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male), AC adapter, 45 RPM adapter, counterweight, felt mat, and removable hinged dust cover

Audio-Technica

• Direct drive, high-torque motor turntable mechanism plays 2 speeds - 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records
• Fully manual operation with start / stop control
• Balanced S-Shaped tone arm with hydraulic lift control, anti-skate, height adjustment, and lockable rest
• Turntable includes built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier with detachable RCA output cables
• Damped die-cast aluminum platter with felt slip mat

Crosley

• Manually operated direct-drive, high-torque motor with stable on-axis rotation at two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
• Balanced tonearm with hydraulic lift, anti-skate control and adjustable counterweight for perfect performance
• Switchable built-in pre-amplifier enables connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input
• Anti-resonance die-cast aluminium platter with heavy rubber damping mat for balanced rotation and improved low frequency reproduction
• Equipped with a USB output for direct connection to a computer, and comes with PC- and Mac-compatible Audacity software to digitize your LPs

Audio-Technica

• Experience the high-fidelity audio of vinyl
• Direct-drive, DC Servo motor with selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
• Fully manual operation Featuring adjustable dynamic anti-skate control, variable pitch control with quartz speed lock, and balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
• Convert your vinyl records to digital Audio files by downloading and using the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice)
• Includes: USB cable, detachable RCA output cable (Dual RCA male to dual RCA male), AC adapter, 45 RPM Adapter, counterweight, felt mat, and removable hinged dust cover
• Connectivity Technology: Wired

Audio-Technica

• connectivity technology: Wired

Audio-Technica

• Type: 3-speed, fully manual operation
• Motor: 16-pole, 3-phase, Brushless DC motor
• Driver Method: direct drive
• Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
• Turntable platter: 332 mm dia. Die-cast aluminum

Audio-Technica

• BUNDLE INCLUDES: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive Analog and USB Turntable (Black) and Knox Gear Vinyl Record Cleaner Kit
• DC SERVO MOTOR: Direct-drive, servo motor with fully manual operation
• SELECTABLE: Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
• ALUMINUM PLATTER: Professional-grade anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat
• HEADSHELL: AT-HS6 universal 1/2"-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Magnet phono cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus

Audio-Technica

• Two-speed direct drive motor turntable gets records up to speed quickly and reliably
• Two start/stop buttons allow you to configure in standard or battle position
• Easily switch speeds, adjust pitch, disengage or reverse the motor with easy-to-access controls
• S-shaped tonearm features adjustable anti-skate settings, a counterweight and a removable headshell
• Ready to hit the road with RCA and USB outputs and built-in preamp; Removable light helps to cue tracks in the dark

Crosley

• The high-torque direct drive ensures stable rotation and exceptional control
• Heavy-mass, die-cast chassis prevents resonance and vibrations
• Multi-tempo control lets you instantly Pick up or slow down the track to +/-8%, +/-16%, while a simple reset button instantly reverts to +/-0%
• Interchangeable power and audio cables can be easily connected and replaced, and Pro-grade gold-plated RCA jacks ensure low impedance and amazing sound quality

Pioneer DJ

• Excellent sound design, just like the PLX-1000 the PLX-500 is built to produce a high-quality vinyl sound
• Easy digital recording by connecting the turntable to your PC or MAC via the USB out
• Use the PLX-500 to mix and scratch your vinyl record or combine the turntable with rekordbox dvs, a compatible DJ mixer and the RB-VS1-K Control Vinyl to play and perform your digital files.
• Cover Art Display - Put your record covers on display while listening to your vinyl thanks to the sleeve stand inside the dust cover
• Servo-type direct drive. Tone Arm - Height Adjustment Range: 6 mm

PIONEER