Sony PSLX350H

Pros: Professional look; good counter weight on the arm

Cons: Cheap-sounding playback; no automatic return; stupid head-arm connection

The Bottom Line: If you can find this for under $100, it will be okay. Otherwise, don't bother.

Review: I purchased this model after my old Technics broke and would cost $75 to fix. I decided to get a new one. I think I was dazzled by the look of the Sony PS-LX350H more than anything. I saw the price tag and thought that it must be good for $199.99. ...

Pros: Impress your friends with this professional looking turntable.

Cons: Cheap construction. Supplied cartridge is so-so.

The Bottom Line: I don't recommend this turntable if you are a hardcore vinyl listener or picky about perfection. Casual listener, maybe

Review: I purchased this turntable after I was forced to sell my beloved Denon DP-DJ151 to pay unexpectedly high bills. This turntable looks like a professional quality table but does not behave like one. Almost all my audio and video components and ...