If you want scale, power, passion and all manner of sonic fireworks, the Klimax LP12 is the money-no-object choice. Detail resolution, agility and transparency have improved over the years, resulting in a high-end record player that never loses its composure.
We tested it originally at £18,670 (around $22,180 / AU$32,925) but as of 2023, the deck is available for £23,300 (around $26,680 / AU$41,090).Īnd it's all worth every penny because this deck is impressively precise and smooth, beautifully made (the arm tube is made of titanium) and sounds wonderfully musical. There's also an Urika phono stage, Radikal power supply and Keel sub-chassis all of which combine to make this a truly high-end turntable. This configuration sees the basic deck (called Sondek LP12) partnered with an Ekos SE tonearm and Kandid moving-coil cartridge. Even when you factor in the five-figure price tag, the Klimax LP12 represents value for money and is one of the best high-end record players we've ever had the pleasure of testing. It's been updated and modernised over the years, but the quality and performance have remained impeccable. Originally introduced back in 1973, the LP12 is still a massively capable and neatly configured deck that puts many a young gun to shame. Don't forget to head over to our list of the best cartridges for some inspiration, and you'll want to know how to set up your turntable perfectly to get the ultimate performance.
Products as esoteric as these are quite often only available through a select few outlets (we'd highly recommend visiting a dealer if possible) and some models might come with neither a tonearm nor a cartridge, which means you'll have to factor in the added (and possibly quite significant) costs. You might notice that pricing is complex. And when it comes to performance, you can expect a sense of realism, detail and instrumental authenticity that more affordable models just can't match.
Generally speaking, the higher the price the higher quality of the materials used. There are a few key things to look for when buying a high-end turntable. So, if you want to get the best from your records and have deep-ish pockets and a suitable home hi-fi system, here are finest, hang-the-expense high-end record players to have graced our testing rooms.
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