In 1971, Gammon received an invitation from the London Design Centre, to collect a design award for the Hydraulic Reference Turntable. He received his award from HRH Princess Margaret at a lavish presentation evening. Some original Hydraulic Reference turntables carry the design award logo which is located bottom left on the acrylic lid. Available in a wide range of colours orange& blue and cream and a durable chrome finish control panel, the Steepletone retro SRP1R-XP portable record player has a vinyl cabinet and built-in speakers for high-quality sound.

We are proud to present the Djinn chair, Djinn stool and Djinn sofa – as seen in the sci-fi masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey, one of the most iconic chair designs ever to be featured in a film. Many have referred to the Hydraulic Reference Turntable as a Michell Hydraulic Reference Turntable. Gammon enjoyed his new found fame and was invited to many social events of the time including parties hosted by the Queen, as well as to hi-fi shows all over the world. He also received many other awards from all over the world, Japan and the former state of Yugoslavia. Left: An original Transcriptors advert from the 1960s, Right Top: David Gammon, Top Middle: HRH Princess Margaret takes a look at the Transcriptor at the London Design Centre.Most importantly, the Victrola record player quality is great, is great for good quality, it has a bluetooth connection and has a modern design. The Planar 1 Plus is essentially the brilliant five-star entry-level Rega Planar 1 turntable with the equally five-star Rega Fono Mini A2D phono stage built in. Both have won Awards, and Rega thought it only felt natural to combine them together. We absolutely agree. Love the rich, warm sound of vinyl, but wish it was a more moveable music format? Put down the iPod and mobilize your music with the Crosley Cruiser three-speed portable turntable. This Debut Pro turntable is terrific at digging deep into the production and revealing layers of instrumental textures that most at this level ignore. It sounds incredibly precise and crisp. Its presentation is a little on the lean side, but the upside of such a balance is agility.It produces a stable and controlled sound too, one that retains its composure even when the music becomes dense and demanding. Stereo imaging and a spacious soundstage prove admirable and we are impressed with the sonic authority on offer. The rebirth of Technics has spawned another fantastic turntable. While we love the high-end SL-1000R model (so much so that we use it as part of our reference testing system), the SL-1500C is much more affordable, and it's also one of the best record players we've heard at around a grand that includes a built-in phono stage.

It features built-in stereo speakers so you can listen to your music without having to connect it to a speaker system. Audio-Technica’s original AT-LP5turntable was a winner. Launched in 2016, its combination of solid engineering, useful features and fine sound was enough to make it one of our go-to recommendations for anyone wanting a sensibly priced, fuss-free record player with the added bonus of a USB output. Sleek Elegance: The silver finish of this system adds a touch of sophistication to your setup, with dimensions measuring 290 x 320 x 290mm (HWD). Similarly, make sure you read up on the sonic characteristics of all your components – even five-star products benefit from the right partnering. For that truly retro 60’s and 70’s look, we introduce the Steepletone SRP1R-XP Record Player. With its Semi-automatic 3-Speed turntable and authentic 1970’s styling, this is one record player you can count on to bring that retro vibe to any occasion.Constructed of wood and bound in a leatherette material, the briefcase-styled record player is lightweight and easily transported from place to place. In 1920, Powel Crosley introduces the first low price radio for the masses, called the Harko, that sold for just USD7 and much less than the USD100 price tag on radios at that time. Once primed for action, the Planar 2 delivers punchy basslines, room-filling scale impressive attention to detail and rhythmic subtlety. There's no built-in phono stage, so it needs to hook up to a stereo amplifier that has one, or you can always buy a separate one. If that's within your budget, you'll find that the Planar 2 delivers a clear step-in performance from the Planar 1 – and at a very competitive price.