Cheap doesn't necessarily mean nasty when it comes to the best turntables: you can pick up a very good model for considerably less than $200 / £150 / AU$250. But unfortunately, you can also pick up a not very good model for similar sums or for even more.
So, how do you ensure that you get the most musical bang for your bucks? Let's find out. Here are seven things you need to know when buying a cheap turntable like one of these three beginner turntable systems in 2025.
