Reloop HiFi announces new TURN 5 direct drive turntable

With a rather Technics-esque design.

German turntable manufacturer Reloop Hifi has unveiled a new direct drive turntable in the UK, called the TURN 5, reports What HiFi.

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The TURN 5 follows Reloop’s TURN 3, a belt-drive turntable released in 2016.

The TURN 5 features an Ortofon 2M red cartridge, quartz driven direct drive, S-shaped tonearm, and aluminium platter.

Available in black with gold accents for £650, the TURN 5 design bears a striking resemblance to Technics‘ iconic 1200 series.

Head here for more info, and check out our rundown of the best turntables of 2018 so far.