Price: $499

Website: www.nadelectronics.com

Thom said: In all, the NAD C 558 is a great turntable that’s far above entry level. I could see myself using one for years to come. I recommend it to anyone returning to the vinyl fold, or coming aboard for the first time. It’s simple, it’s elegant, it works marvelously well.

Read the SoundStage! Access review.

The gist: Priced right and with sound that’s a cut above.