Audio-Technica has been crafting affordable high-end audio equipment since 1962. After hosting listening events at Tokyo’s Bridgestone Museum of Art, founder Hideo Matsushida was inspired to create a series of home listening products, starting with a phono cartridge and eventually expanding into monitors, headphones, and turntables. The flagship of this stalwart audio line—the direct-drive turntable—is an essential audio equipment staple. Housed in a hefty steel frame, this record player is built to last a lifetime. Each unit includes the brand’s signature cartridge and headshell, guaranteeing pristine audio fidelity. Audio fans and DJs alike will benefit from the USB linkability of the unit, an addition that allows for direct digital recording. Modern and timeless, Audio-Technica offers premium electronics with a modest price tag.