Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Are you kidding me?!
This is what turntables look like in 2026 — and some of these designs, prices, and engineering choices genuinely caught me off guard.
In this video, I break down five of the most talked-about turntables hitting the market in 2026, from beautifully overbuilt audiophile statements to “who is this even for?” moments. We’re talking new releases from Pro-Ject, Audio-Technica, Michell Audio, Technics, and the MoFi × Fender collaboration — all very different, all pushing analog in their own direction. All making 2026 look like a banner year for audiophiles like you!
No hype. No spec-sheet reading.
Just real reactions, real context, and why these tables matter (or don’t) in the real world. And I'll give you a little behind-the-scenes peak into this YouTube business.
If you love vinyl, hi-fi, or just shaking your head at where analog has landed in 2026… this one’s for you.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro: 2026 Decks are Here
00:35 - Where are you watching from?
00:55 - Behind the scenes
02:15 - 5 Turntables to present
02:20 - Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10
04:38 - Audio-Technica AT LP7x
06:12 - Fender x MOFI America Vintage
08:23 - Technics SL-1200 ME
09:47 - Michell Audio REVOLV
11:15 - That's a wrap!
My Michell Audio Tecnodec video: youtu.be/untDnG0tIdg
My Michell Audio 2002: A Space Odyssey video: youtu.be/tCgui4qcCIg
👇 Drop a comment and tell me which turntable made you say “Are you kidding me?”
👍 Like, subscribe, and welcome to the United States of Analog.
As always... thanks for watching my rant and thanks for supporting my channel!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
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Audio-Technica Sound Burger
You can further support the channel by using my AFFILIATE LINKS to get the stuff you want...
Record Doctor RECORD CLAMP Here: amzn.to/3BCxT5A
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Fluance ISOLATION BASE HERE: amzn.to/3U1pn6h
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Adjustable isolation FEET HERE: amzn.to/4gYF9c3
Fosi Audio TUBE Phono Preamp HERE: amzn.to/4exDSr1
A-T LP70xBT (Blk/Bronze with Bluetooth): amzn.to/3MSwWs3
A-T LP70xBT (Blk/Silver with Bluetooth): amzn.to/47DbctJ
A-T LP70x (without Bluetooth): amzn.to/4e9TL6M
A-T VM95c Cartridge: amzn.to/47wBs9n
VM95 Elliptical stylus cartridge for this turntable: amzn.to/3XAYh77
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Record Doctors record clamp: amzn.to/3TCTosV
WiiM ULTRA here: amzn.to/4glOKJz
WiiM AMP here: amzn.to/3AWQkBA
WiiM PRO here: amzn.to/3XEuBY7
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WiiM Mini here: amzn.to/4ek3wic
Topping B200 Class A/B Monoblock Amplifier here: amzn.to/3XFO3DT
SMSL H400 Headphone Amp/Preamp here: amzn.to/4cVoVgE
MY AUDIOPHILE EDC...
The Flashlight:
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CRKT CEO Knife:
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GERBER box cutter:
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Are you kidding me?!
This is what turntables look like in 2026 — and some of these designs, prices, and engineering choices genuinely caught me off guard.
In this video, I break down five of the most talked-about turntables hitting the market in 2026, from beautifully overbuilt audiophile statements to “who is this even for?” moments. We’re talking new releases from Pro-Ject, Audio-Technica, Michell Audio, Technics, and the MoFi × Fender collaboration — all very different, all pushing analog in their own direction. All making 2026 look like a banner year for audiophiles like you!
No hype. No spec-sheet reading.
Just real reactions, real context, and why these tables matter (or don’t) in the real world. And I'll give you a little behind-the-scenes peak into this YouTube business.
If you love vinyl, hi-fi, or just shaking your head at where analog has landed in 2026… this one’s for you.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro: 2026 Decks are Here
00:35 - Where are you watching from?
00:55 - Behind the scenes
02:15 - 5 Turntables to present
02:20 - Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10
04:38 - Audio-Technica AT LP7x
06:12 - Fender x MOFI America Vintage
08:23 - Technics SL-1200 ME
09:47 - Michell Audio REVOLV
11:15 - That's a wrap!
My Michell Audio Tecnodec video: youtu.be/untDnG0tIdg
My Michell Audio 2002: A Space Odyssey video: youtu.be/tCgui4qcCIg
👇 Drop a comment and tell me which turntable made you say “Are you kidding me?”
👍 Like, subscribe, and welcome to the United States of Analog.
As always... thanks for watching my rant and thanks for supporting my channel!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
Fluance RT81+ ELITE Turntable amzn.to/4syvGhp
Audio-Technica Sound Burger
You can further support the channel by using my AFFILIATE LINKS to get the stuff you want...
Record Doctor RECORD CLAMP Here: amzn.to/3BCxT5A
AMAZING WAXWING Phono Preamp: amzn.to/4eU2Twf
Fluance ISOLATION BASE HERE: amzn.to/3U1pn6h
Great A-T VM95E Phono Cartridge: amzn.to/3zQLTIi
Adjustable isolation FEET HERE: amzn.to/4gYF9c3
Fosi Audio TUBE Phono Preamp HERE: amzn.to/4exDSr1
A-T LP70xBT (Blk/Bronze with Bluetooth): amzn.to/3MSwWs3
A-T LP70xBT (Blk/Silver with Bluetooth): amzn.to/47DbctJ
A-T LP70x (without Bluetooth): amzn.to/4e9TL6M
A-T VM95c Cartridge: amzn.to/47wBs9n
VM95 Elliptical stylus cartridge for this turntable: amzn.to/3XAYh77
Audio-Technica Bluetooth headphones SR50BT: amzn.to/4ebkD6b
Record Doctors record clamp: amzn.to/3TCTosV
WiiM ULTRA here: amzn.to/4glOKJz
WiiM AMP here: amzn.to/3AWQkBA
WiiM PRO here: amzn.to/3XEuBY7
WiiM PRP PLUS here: amzn.to/3zed8MA
WiiM Mini here: amzn.to/4ek3wic
Topping B200 Class A/B Monoblock Amplifier here: amzn.to/3XFO3DT
SMSL H400 Headphone Amp/Preamp here: amzn.to/4cVoVgE
MY AUDIOPHILE EDC...
The Flashlight:
amzn.to/3T7Iuvk
CRKT CEO Knife:
amzn.to/4dMqoY4
GERBER box cutter:
amzn.to/4dDt0ao
Record Doctor Record Clamp:
amzn.to/4e4pdTd
KOBALT Wire Stripper:
amzn.to/4dZuhZc
PROSTER Stylus Force Tracing Gauge:
amzn.to/474Aml0
HUDSON HI-FI STORE:
amzn.to/4cOIJCe
