Turntables just spin records; how can they possibly have a sound? They do. No wonder high-end turntables sound vastly better than budget models.

Flexson VinylPlay Turntable The Good The low-profile Flexson VinylPlay Turntable has an integrated preamplifier, a USB port to convert vinyl to digital files, and offers easy set up in five minutes.

Consumer Reports shows you how to set up a turntable correctly to get great sound and longer life from your record player and LPs.

At $899 the NAD C 588 is an impressive well built turntable that has the ability to hear deep into every recording.

Adding a turntable cover to your record player, whether hard or soft, protects its parts from dust, dander, and whatever else is in the air.