Elevator Pitch Review: If you are looking for a well-balanced turntable with both great sound and interesting looks, the Takumi Level 2.1DC should be on your list. There are tons of turntables at this level to choose from, but the Takumi stands out in terms of providing premium materials and clever design tweaks that are all in favour of making it sound better. It’s a turntable that’s impeccably quiet, and the Aka cartridge is a brilliant partner for it with snappy transients, plenty of detail, and great balance. As a package, this is a brilliant-sounding turntable setup that costs around £2,000, yet sounds more expensive.