TECHNICS SL-1500C

Technics and turntables might go together like the Chemical Brothers, Chase & Status or Smashie & Nicey, but you don’t have to be a superstar DJ to own an SL-1500C – the only requirement is a fairly decent wedge of cash. Technics has scrapped the pitch control and lights you’d find on an SL-1210 but kept the tough build quality and high-torque direct-drive motor, adding a phono stage and semi-auto operation. And it isn’t just for people who are allergic to anything under 120bpm: it sounds as good with some lazy dub as it does spinning frantic drum’n’bass.

£899 / technics.com