Rekkord M500
Hi-fi turntables · 2023–present In production
£1,099 UK RRP
Rekkord's manual audiophile deck: solid aluminium platter, 2M Red, and the same German factory build.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Who it suits
Best suited to: a first serious turntable for an existing or planned amp-and-speakers setup. Less ideal for: plugging straight into passive speakers with no amp — check the built-in phono stage row above, and note most hi-fi decks still need external amplification.
Compatibility and setup
- Manual operation: you cue and lift the tonearm by hand at the start and end of each side — there’s no auto-return or auto-lift.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon 2M Blue |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium |
| Tonearm | 8.3" ULM aluminium, gimbal bearing |
| Dimensions | 440 x 130 x 370 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Finishes | Not published on manufacturer product page |
| Years | 2023–present |
How it sits in the catalogue
Its belt-drive mechanism is the majority choice in the database (130 of 159). On price it sits mid-pack of its category — 74% of priced hi-fi decks cost less.
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