Onkyo’s $599 CP-1050 direct-drive turntable plays most any size or speed disc except for CDs with audiophile-level quality. The CP-1050 plays 33 1/3rd and 45 rpm records and comes with an adapter for 7-inch records. For people who want to rekindle their passion for collecting and listening to records, the CP-1050 features a smooth, stable direct drive so there are no belts to replace and to generate less high-frequency noise. It’s controlled by a quartz-lock system to ensure the aluminum platter rotates with utmost precision. The aluminum tonearm ships with a MM cartridge, and thanks to an innovative counterweight system and detachable headshell.
