Kanto's new budget-friendly turntable has a few smart features to make it easy for novices to use, and it's…
- Kanto Audio launches Obi3 Gen 2 turntable
- Follows on from October 2025 previous model
- Has speed sensor, user-friendly manual arm, automatic size sensing
Canadian hi-fi brand Kanto Audio has just unveiled a second-gen model of a turntable it originally unveiled in October 2025; now the Obi3 Gen 2 is here, and it's another low-cost record player with a few considerations for novice vinyl owners.
Selling for $249.99 / £179.99 (about AU$360), the Obi3 Gen 2 undercuts our favorite budget turntable: the Sony PS-LX310BT, at least in the US (it matches elsewhere). And given that the rest of our best turntables recommendations cost much more, it's clearly a great pick for first-time buyers who want an affordable deck.
Looking at the Obi3 Gen 2, you can see why. It's fairly small, taking up a 43.2 x 36cm footprint, without unnecessary extra bells and whistles to hog space. Unless you're ...
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