You could have the sweetest vinyl collection, but it won’t do much good without a reliable turntable to play them on. Even if you have a quality amplifier or receiver and excellent turntable-friendly speakers further down your sound system’s signal chain, they’ll only serve to accurately reproduce a subpar signal if you’re using a low-quality source. Luckily, Audio-Technica makes some amazing affordable turntables that are an even better deal than their usual under $500 price point thanks to October Prime Day (aka Amazon Prime Big Deal Days). Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB-BK $249 (Was $349) Tony Ware See It The direct-drive AT-LP120XUSB-BK is compatible with virtually any music system, thanks to its variety of outputs, both digital and analog. On the digital side, listeners can use the USB port for copying albums digitally to a computer. In the analog domain, the built-in preamp connects the turntable to line-level inputs on a preamp or receiver. You can also bypass the preamp to connect to an external unit. And it comes with a rock-solid AT-VM95E Dual Magnet phono cartridge. Thanks to its multiplicity of output types, the AT-LP120XUSB-BK is a turntable you can hold onto for a long time, even if you completely change the sound system around it. (There’s also a Bluetooth version, but it’s not on sale. However, A-T’s great budget Bluetooth turntable is on sale in the next section.) Audio-Technica Turntables Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT-BK Fully Automatic Bluetooth Belt-Drive Stereo Turntable $149 (Was $219) Audio-Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger Portable Bluetooth Turntable $149 (Was $199) If you’re more concerned with budget than rocking beats, Audio-Technica also offers a more affordable belt-driven Bluetooth option, the AT-LP60XBT-BK, as well as the Audio-Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger. First released in 1983, the Sound Burger—originally called “Mister Disc” in the US—was made for on-the-go analog enjoyers. The Sound Burger now comes with a USB-C charging cable and Bluetooth connectivity—so consider a portable speaker. It also includes a 3.5mm male to dual RCA male audio cable in case you want to connect your nice speakers. And, just like the original, enjoy the music for yourself when you connect some headphones (which we also love if you’re mixing music), so check out those options below. Audio-Technica Headphones Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT Wireless Over-Ear Headphones $69 (Was $79) Audio-Technica ATH-M50xIB Professional Studio Monitor Headphones $118 (Was $169) Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones $104 (Was $149) Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2IB Wireless Over-Ear Headphones $149 (Was $219) More record players at record-low prices Victrola 8-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player w/ Built-in Stereo Speakers, Wireless Music Streaming, Real Wood | Espresso $119 (Was $199) Victrola Empire Mid-Century 6-in-1 Turntable w/ Bluetooth Connectivity, Radio, Cassette & CD Player (Farmhouse Walnut) $104 (Was $199) Crosley CR8005F-WS Cruiser Plus Vintage 3-Speed Bluetooth in/Out Suitcase Vinyl Record Player $49 (Was $59) Prices are correct at time of posting but subject to change, so act fast. More of the best deals during October Prime Day Sennheiser headphones I love all year long are up to $200 off this week only for Amazon Prime Day Bose makes the best noise-cancelling earbuds we’ve tried—and they’re $70 off right now The JBL party speaker we take to soccer fields and house parties is $200 off during Amazon Prime Day The best overall wireless surround sound system just dropped to its lowest price ever for Amazon Prime Day Prime Day Apple deals: AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches and other stuff you were going to buy anyway The post We’ve taken Audio-Technica’s turntables for a spin and they’re the best value during Amazon Prime Day appeared first on Popular Science.