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Tiptoe through the internet in search of a new turntable and your mind may be blown. There are thousands to choose from, all with their own special qualities or state-of-the-art technology. But which one is right for you? While one person might like a cut-glass sound, another might enjoy the authentic sound of a stylus on vinyl. At the end of the day, it is down to individual preference, meaning the best – and possibly only – way to choose a turntable is to see it in action and hear the sound quality for yourself.
At Home Media, we have the most comprehensive range of turntables and related products for miles around. And our friendly team of experts are only too happy to advise you.
Our outstanding range includes three stunning Clearaudio turntables. The Performance DC provides a high-end listening experience with hyper-precise speed for top music enjoyment with turntables selling from between £2,300 and £3,590. The Clearaudio Innovation Compact, which sells from between £6,800 and £7,000, is a high-quality turntable which merges technology and design perfectly. The Clearaudio Innovation is at the heart of the world of turntables featuring sophisticated engineering to create the best possible music reproduction. Prices start from £9,900.
For those with a tighter budget, the Gold Note Valore 425 Plus turntable is considered to be the most complete and musically satisfying turntable in its category. This elegant and smart turntable carries a price tag ranging from £1,500 to £1,800. Every detail of the Gold Note Pianosa turntable has been designed with the greatest care and attention and it offers a unique combination of high quality materials and refined technical solutions to achieve a pure sound. Prices range from £3,000 to £3,500.
If you are looking for a simple but beautiful turntable, the Michell Engineering TecnoDec requires no user set up or maintenance. Retailing for between £1,800 and £3,100, this turntable uses the same low-noise DC motor and impedance-matched platter from the highly respected GyroDec. The Gyro SE is based entirely on the GyroDec but without the costly acrylic plinth and dust cover; costing between £3,500 and £4,800, it bring the same qualities of a more affordable and compact package.
At Home Media we also have a number of turntables from the famous Rega Planar range. Every aspect of the Planar 1 has been meticulously designed to improve performance. The turntables sell for between £299 and £449 and are perfect for music fans looking to get back into vinyl. The Planar 2 has been developed alongside the Planar 3 and offers a stunning design and host of features. Prices range from £499 to £649. The advanced Planar 3 is slightly more expensive with prices ranging from £660 without the cartridge to £880 with the cartridge fitted. The Planar 6 is the first Rega turntable to be constructed using an ultra-lightweight Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core plinth which was developed for the aerospace industry. Prices start from £1,215 without a cartridge up to £1,930 with an Ania Pro MC cartridge fitted. The Planar 8 includes similar features but is a step up in design and execution with a price tag of £1,870 without a cartridge rising to £2,330 with an Ania MC cartridge fitted. The Planar 10 features the most advanced materials and engineering solutions for superb sound quality. Prices start at £4,160 rising to £7,040 with an Aphelion 2 MC cartridge fitted.
The Rekkord Audio F100P turntable is a great way for anyone on a limited budget to enter the world of vinyl. The equipment, which features an in-built phono stage, costs £359. For music fans wanting to spend a bit more, the SME Model 12 turntable is built with high precision to exacting engineering standards for high performance. Prices range from £10,474 to £13,843.
Features of the Vertere MG-1 Magic Groove turntable include a Tempo precision motor drive, Groove Tonearm and a Redline Arm Lead. Prices start at £11,950.
Other brands of notoriety within the industry on sale at Home Media include Lehmann Audio, Trilogy, Vertere and more.
Whether you’re new to the world of vinyl, or are looking to upgrade your existing kit, get in touch with our friendly expert sales team who will be happy to offer advice and guidance on how to get the very best out of your music collection. Visit us at Home Media HQ on Union Street, Maidstone, call 01622 676703 or email us at sales@homemedialimited.co.uk
