There are a few different types of record players on the market these days. We’ll discuss the three most common types: manual turntables, automatic turntables, and belt-drive turntables.

Manual turntables require the user to place the record on the platter and lift the tonearm to the beginning of the record before lowering it onto the record. This type of player is not as common as it used to be and is generally more expensive than the other two types.

Automatic turntables, as the name suggests, automatically lift the tonearm and place it at the beginning of the record. They also …