Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. One of Japan’s most well-known audio brands, Audio-Technica ...

When you turn your head toward a vinyl‑centric listening room, one feature stands out as a hallmark of reverence for analog fidelity—the belt‑drive turntable. At its core this design places the motor ...

New York hi-fi gear maker Music Hall has launched its first direct-drive turntable. The weighty Stealth is designed for ease of use, precision playback and low maintenance, and comes with an Ortofon ...

Audio-Technica is well-known for its entry-level direct-drive turntables that have the brand’s signature black-and-silver aesthetic, boast DJ-focused features, and typically cost between $200 and $500 ...