Turntables

Thorens TD160H/TP250
£1560

This brilliant deck is capable of worrying anything near its price point

Goldring GR2

Goldring GR2

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£265

The GR2’s rich sonic character offers an alternative to rival decks from Pro-Ject and Rega

Goldring GR1

Goldring GR1

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£140

Build may be basic but the GR-1 sounds smooth, and a cartridge upgrade brings sonic dividends

Audio Note AN-TT Two/Arm Two/IQ3 package
£1600

Well-engineered deck that falls short of what it takes to truly excite

Clearaudio Performance
£1670

If you’re into aesthetics, the Performance will catch your eye in a major way

Funk Firm Funk Vector
£760

Arguably the best-sounding sub-£1000 turntable there is

Pro-ject RPM10

Pro-ject RPM10

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£1500

It’s beautiful, but in an audition you might find this Pro-ject doesn’t stand out from the class-leader

Pro-ject RPM 5.2

Pro-ject RPM5.2

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£450

This Pro-ject deck was great in its original form, and is a better buy in its latest guise

Pro-ject 2 Xperience X-Pack
£800

If you crave action, you might find its unhurried demeanour a little statesmanlike

Origin Live Sovereign
£3970

It might cost a lot of money, but it sounds better than the CD players at anywhere this price

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