Putting Record Players to the Test

Plus, how to get free books from Dolly Parton, and where to find the best early Labor Day deals. [View in web browser]( [CNET logo]( Insider Aug 29, 2024 Vinyl Is the New Black If you're a music lover, you're probably interested in vinyl. You may be a collector yourself, or you may be fascinated by the [format's apparent resurgence](. I test a [lot of record players]( as part of my job, and I recently looked at the excellent [Audio Technica AT-LP70X]( an automatic turntable under $200. It's currently my pick as the best value for the money, but how did it get there? Like a lot of the [products we test at CNET]( I put the AT-LP70X through its paces and compared it to competing products at a similar price (I also listened to the cheaper [AT-LP60X](. I connected these turntables to a midrange AV receiver and speaker combo that could demonstrate the differences between players. Using a selection of records from singer-songwriters to hip-hop artists, I found that the AT-LP70X came out on top. This player offers the most cost-effective way I know to add analog to your existing system. Also in this edition: My CNET colleague (and professional photographer) Andrew Lanxon took a look at the differences in cameras on the [iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Pixel 9 Pro XL](. Plus, see how you can [qualify for free books care of Dolly Parton]( and find out what you should be using to [reheat your leftovers](. Ty Pendlebury Editor, CNET [Best Record Player for 2024]( [We've tested the best record players from Rega, U-Turn, Pro-Ject, Fluance and more.]( display: block; max-width: 116px; max-height: 15px; display: block; max-width: 69px; max-height: 15px; Insider Essentials [Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: Which Takes Better Photos?]( [I put the phones through their paces in a variety of real-world scenarios.]( [How to Get Free Books for Your Kids From Dolly Parton Every Month]( [The iconic star's charity delivers books to children under 5 across the US and the world.]( [I Ditched the Microwave for These Better Ways to Reheat Leftovers]( [Warm last night's dinner using a softer touch.]( CNET Recommends [Get the Lowdown on the Biggest Early Sales for Labor Day Weekend]( [Sneak in and snag big savings. CNET shopping experts are searching high and low to spot the best early deals.]( [CNET] You are receiving this email because you've signed up to receive newsletters and promotional content from [CNET.com](. To update your account, please visit our [Newsletter subscription center](. [Unsubscribe]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( CNET 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A. [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tiktok]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Flipboard]( © 2024 CNET, a Red Ventures company. All rights reserved.