Five New Turntables for Stylish Interiors and Vinyl Enthusiasts
Wallpaper* magazine has selected five new turntables aimed at vinyl enthusiasts and those with a keen eye for design. Among them is the Esoteric T-01 by TEAC, which boasts the 'Esoteric MagneDrive System' and is priced at £41,999 / $50,000, set for release in September 2026. Argon Audio from Denmark offers the Aurora, a direct-drive model retailing at €1,299. Germany's Dual will unveil the CS 718Q in Q3. Technics is marking 55 years of the SL-1200 with a limited run of 12,000 units, starting at £1,099. Additionally, Pro-Ject introduces the E1.2 BT, a Bluetooth turntable priced at £399/€399 and £449/€449, along with the E1.2 Phono version. These selections combine tradition, innovation, and aesthetics for audiophiles and design lovers.
Key facts
- Esoteric T-01 uses MagneDrive System, available September 2026, £41,999 / $50,000
- Argon Audio Aurora costs €1,299, supports 78s, direct-drive, Ortofon cartridge
- Dual CS 718Q launches Q3, inspired by 1973 CS 701, first European direct-drive
- Technics SL-1200 55th Anniversary Edition limited to 12,000 units, from £1,099, seven colors
- Pro-Ject E1.2 BT has Bluetooth 5.4, £399/€399 standard, £449/€449 color
- Pro-Ject E1.2 Phono includes phono preamp
- All turntables offer stylish additions to interiors
- Turntables from Japan, Denmark, Germany, Austria
Entities
Institutions
- Esoteric
- TEAC
- Argon Audio
- Dual
- Technics
- Pro-Ject
- Wallpaper*
Locations
- Japan
- Denmark
- Germany
- Austria