It's worth spending a little extra on the turntable that brings your vinyl collection to life. CNET tests five of the best step-up models.
Best plug and play
Music Hall MMF-1.3
Arriving in the middle of the pack in terms of both build and sound quality, the Music Hall is a solid turntable at a good price range. It had an even-handed response with all types of music but wasn't as engaging as the Pro-Ject and Fluance tables.If you're looking to plug a modern turntable straight into any receiver (that is, one that lacks a phono preamp or phono stage) then this is the model we'd opt for.