Thorens TD 309Price: $1849.95 ($1899.95 in red)

Website: www.thorens.com

Ron said: I can’t put an entry-level price point for such a system, but I can say that, at its price, the Thorens TD 309 should not have too much competition. An excellent job all around.

Read the SoundStage! Access review.

The gist: Turntable with great style and sound for a fair price.