Audio-Technica’s new turntable packs super sonics into an affordable wood finish

Among the goodies launched at CES, Audio-Technica’s new turntable is ideal for design-loving vinyl botherers. The AT-LPW30TK packs the usual refined sonics that you’d expect from the Japanese audio gurus, with an extra boost given by the wooden chassis’ natural acoustics and resonance-busting skills. The teak-finished turntable sports a gorgeous design with mid-century vibes, making it instagrammable as hell and at just £259, it’s (hopefully) not going to clear out your bank account. Landing in spring, the belt-driven deck features an adjustable counterweight along with a hydraulically damped tonearm lift control for some seriously smooth vinyl-spinning action. Sure, you can get cheaper wood turntables, but Audio-Technica’s wood-based debut offers unparalleled looks and audio chops at this price.

Libby Plummer Freelance contributor

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Libby is a freelance journalist with more years of experience than she cares to divulge.She writes for a wide range of publications, from gadget mags to national news titles, and was previously a full-time gadget wrangler (AKA reviews editor).Libby loves film, music and sport (watching, not participating anymore) and is on a constant quest to find the perfect pair of headphones. She has an unwavering ability to back the wrong format and still owns an HD DVD player.

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