{"id":215,"date":"2016-02-18T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/?p=215"},"modified":"2020-01-02T11:31:16","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T11:31:16","slug":"best-turntable-under-300","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/best-turntable-under-300\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Turntable Under $300 of 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the things we love about turntables is that there\u2019s something out there for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>There are high-tech models that DJs use in clubs or at events, there are classic style models for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Operate-a-Turntable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">turntable<\/a> experts who enjoy listening to vinyl records and there are entry-level models for those who don\u2019t know much about them but would like to learn.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we help you find the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/best-turntable-under-1000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best turntable under<\/a> $300. In this price range, you\u2019ll find some excellent models that you can enjoy listening to your favorite records on.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a DJ turntable, this price range might offer you some practice tables if you\u2019re just starting out. Below, we highlight turntables that can be used in the home and for the pleasure of listening to records rather than spinning.<\/p>\n<h2>Top 6\u00a0Turntables Under $300 Overview\u00a0Chart<\/h2>\n<style>\r\n\r\ntable#t8 {\r\nborder-collapse: collapse;\t\r\nborder-width: 0px;\r\nborder-style: outset;\r\nmargin: 20px 0;\r\nline-height: 2.0em;\r\ntext-align: center;\r\nvertical-align: top;width: 100%;border-top: 1px solid #EEEEEE;border-bottom: 1px solid #EEEEEE;box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);\r\n}\r\ntable#t8 thead tr {\r\n\r\n}\r\ntable#t8 thead tr th.t8 {\r\ncolor: #333333;\r\nbackground: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FFFFFF;\r\nfont-size: 1em;\r\nletter-spacing: 0;\r\nline-height: 2.0;\r\npadding: 4px;\r\ntext-transform: none;\r\ntext-align: center;border-bottom: 1px solid #EEEEEE;\r\n}\r\n\r\ntable#t8 thead tr th#t8.start {\r\n\r\n}\r\ntable#t8 thead tr th#t8.end {\r\n\r\n}\r\ntable#t8 tbody tr {\r\n    background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FFFFFF;\r\n}\r\ntable#t8 tbody tr.table-alternate {\r\n    background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FDFDFD;\r\n}\r\ntable#t8 tbody tr td#n1 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}table#t8 tbody tr td#n2 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}table#t8 tbody tr td#n3 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}table#t8 tbody tr td#n4 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}table#t8 tbody tr td#n5 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\ntable#t8 tbody tr td {\r\n    padding: 5px;\r\n\tborder-width: 0px;\r\n\tfont-size: 1.0em;\r\n\tborder-top: medium none;border-bottom: 1px solid #EEEEEE;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n\tline-height: 1.2;\r\n\tvertical-align: top;\r\n}\r\n}\r\ntable#t8 tfoot tr {\r\n}\r\n\r\ntable#t8 tfoot tr td {\r\n    background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FCFCFC;\t\r\n\tpadding: 4px;\r\n\tborder-width: 0px;\r\n\tcolor: #7a7a7a;\r\n\tfont-size: 1.0em;\r\n\tborder-top: medium none;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n<\/style><table id=\"t8\">\n\t\t<thead>\n\t\t\t<tr><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t8\" id=\"n1\">Picture<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t8\" id=\"n2\">Name<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t8\" id=\"n3\">Driver Motor<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t8\" id=\"n4\">Price<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t8\" id=\"n5\">Rating (1-5)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tfoot><tr><td><center>Picture<\/center><\/td><td><center>Name<\/center><\/td><td><center>Driver Motor<\/center><\/td><td><center>Price<\/center><\/td><td><center>Rating (1-5)<\/center><\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot>\n\t<tbody><tr class=\"table-alternate row1\"> <td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B002S1CJ2Q\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B002S1CJ2Q\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Bw1V%2BecKL.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B002S1CJ2Q\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B002S1CJ2Q\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">1. Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable in Silver<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >Direct<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >$$$$<\/td><td id=\"n5\" >4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr class= \"table-noalt row2\"><td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B002S1CJ2Q\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B002S1CJ2Q\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image alignright\" height=\"110\" src=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/81H7Feuv8BL._SL1500_.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B002S1CJ2Q\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B002S1CJ2Q\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">2. Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable in Silver<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >Belt<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >$$<\/td><td id=\"n5\" >4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"table-alternate row3\"> <td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B00005NDMR\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B00005NDMR\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31BzYQ%2BDDVL.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B00005NDMR\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B00005NDMR\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">3. Pioneer PL-990 Automatic Stereo Turntable<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >Belt<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >$$$<\/td><td id=\"n5\" >4.2<\/td><\/tr><tr class= \"table-noalt row4\"><td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0015HOFZI\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0015HOFZI\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61YoP3yrNVL._SL1000_.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0015HOFZI\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0015HOFZI\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">4. Sony PSLX300USB USB Stereo Turntable<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >Belt<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >$$<\/td><td id=\"n5\" >4.1<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"table-alternate row5\"> <td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B002PF4YKU\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B002PF4YKU\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61DpepNSS7L._SL1000_.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B002PF4YKU\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B002PF4YKU\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">5. Pyle PLTTB3U Belt Drive USB Turntable With Recording & Digital Software<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >Belt<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >$<\/td><td id=\"n5\" >4.1<\/td><\/tr><tr class= \"table-noalt row6\"><td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B00990Z4W6\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B00990Z4W6\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/915qEOSwQpL._SL1500_.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B00990Z4W6\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B00990Z4W6\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">6. Crosley CR8005A-TU Cruiser Portable Turntable<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >Belt<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >$<\/td><td id=\"n5\" >3.7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2>If You Plan to Listen to Vinyl<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few things to look for and consider before you choose:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Setup.<\/strong>\u00a0Different turntables require different setups and accessories in order for you to hear the sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 27px;\">Some require an amplifier set up, others an active speaker setup while others hook up to your computer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 27px;\">It\u2019s great to find turntables that have built-in preamps, otherwise you\u2019ll have to purchase a preamp separately.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driver Motor.<\/strong>\u00a0There are two types: direct-drive and belt drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Direct Drive.<\/strong>\u00a0Motors are located under the center of the platter and help maintain a higher torque, lower wow and lower flutter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Belt Drive.<\/strong>\u00a0These have an off-center motor that is connected to the platter via a belt. Belt drive fans feel that they give more of a true sound to the record, a more classic way to enjoy listening to them<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 52px;\">One thing to remember is that over time and with regular use, the belt will slacken. This creates less of a response and you may need to replace the belt.<\/p>\n<p>Which is best? The answer depends on whom you ask. Some prefer direct drive and others belt, so if you aren\u2019t sure, look for a video online or go to a store so you can hear them playing side-by-side. This will allow you to hear the difference and see which one you like.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to study up on the particular model you\u2019re interested in so that you know what you\u2019re getting into once you buy it.<\/p>\n<h2>Replacement Parts<\/h2>\n<p>One of the things that you may forget to consider as you hunt for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pastemagazine.com\/articles\/2014\/09\/beginners-guide-to-turntables.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">turntable<\/a> is the likelihood of finding replacement parts.<\/p>\n<p>If you find a used, older turntable from a manufacturer that isn\u2019t around any longer or doesn\u2019t make the model any more, it could be difficult to find new parts.<\/p>\n<p>If you do manage to find them, they might be expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember to take this into consideration as you shop!<\/p>\n<h2>Top 3 Best Turntable Under $300 Reviews<\/h2>\n<h2><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B002S1CJ2Q\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B002S1CJ2Q\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">1.\u00a0<span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large\">Audio Technica AT-LP120<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B002S1CJ2Q\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B002S1CJ2Q\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image alignright\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Bw1V%2BecKL.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/><\/a>\n<p>Depending on what you\u2019re looking for (belt drive or direct drive), this could be the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/best-turntable-under-500\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best turntable under<\/a> $300 or number two on our list might be the best. We had to choose one of them, so here we are with the direct Drive Audio-Technica AT-LP120.<\/p>\n<p>It features a high-torque motor with professional cartridge and head-shell and an anti-skate adjustment. Technically this is actually a good DJ turntable if you\u2019re interested, but for any direct drive vinyl fans, it\u2019s a great find for under $300.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s everything you need in a modern <a href=\"http:\/\/www.howcast.com\/videos\/356258-how-to-mix-music-on-turntables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">turntable<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B002S1CJ2Q\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B002S1CJ2Q\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">2. Audio Technica AT-LP60<\/a><\/h2>\n<a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B002S1CJ2Q\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B002S1CJ2Q\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image alignright\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/81H7Feuv8BL._SL1500_.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/><\/a>\n<p>Belt drive fans, this one is for you, especially if you\u2019re interested in converting your vinyl records to digital files.<\/p>\n<p>It features a built-in phono\/line preamp, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/best-usb-microphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USB<\/a> output, built-in pre-amplifier with line-level RCA output cables and 33-1\/3 RPM or 45 RPM speed options.<\/p>\n<p>For quality sound and an awesome LP-to-digital recording system, this is a heck of a deal.<\/p>\n<h2><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B00005NDMR\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B00005NDMR\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">3. Pioneer PL-990<\/a><\/h2>\n<a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B00005NDMR\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B00005NDMR\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image alignright\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31BzYQ%2BDDVL.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/><\/a>\n<p>If you want something that is simple to operate, get the Pioneer PL-990 Automatic Stereo.<\/p>\n<p>Pop your vinyl in, push play and head off to prepare a romantic candlelit dinner for two!<\/p>\n<p>It has two speeds, so you can play either LPs or 45s, it is highly resistant to resonance and is able to track records better, it has a built-in phono equalizer and low vibration thanks to the belt drive motor.<\/p>\n<p>Both affordable and easy to use!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the things we love about turntables is that there\u2019s something out there for everyone. There are high-tech models that DJs use in clubs or at events, there are classic style models for the turntable experts who enjoy listening to vinyl records and there are entry-level models for those who don\u2019t know much about [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/215"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=215"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/215\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1282,"href":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/215\/revisions\/1282"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=215"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}