Kanto Audio OBI3 Gen 2 – Belt-Drive Turntable with Speed Sensor, Auto-Stop & Bluetooth
The OBI3 Gen 2 is Kanto Audio's most refined take on affordable analogue yet, and at Soundium it lands as a turntable that punches well above its price. A heavier, better-damped build, a new platter speed sensor and an auto-stop mechanism bring genuine hi-fi manners to a deck that still streams your records wirelessly over Bluetooth.
What's New in Gen 2
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Platter speed sensor: Continuously measures rotation and corrects it on the fly for rock-steady 33⅓ and 45 RPM playback
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Auto-stop: The platter halts automatically at the end of a record to protect your stylus and vinyl
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Heavier, better-damped chassis: 5.5 kg for lower vibration and a more planted, high-end feel
Key Features
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Belt-drive design: Isolates the motor for cleaner, low-noise playback
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Weighted aluminium platter: Added mass for consistent speed and reduced resonance
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Engineered-wood plinth: A solid, resonance-controlled foundation offered in five finishes
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Pre-installed Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge: Moving-magnet cartridge fitted and aligned at the factory
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J-style aluminium tonearm: Adjustable counterweight and anti-skate with a manual cue lever
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Bluetooth 5.3: Stream vinyl wirelessly to compatible speakers or headphones
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Switchable phono preamp: Selectable RCA output connects to any amplifier or powered speakers
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±10% pitch control: Fine-tune playback speed to taste
Quick Specs
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Drive type: Belt-drive with platter speed sensor
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Speeds: 33⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
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Pitch control: ±10%
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Platter: Weighted aluminium
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Plinth: Engineered wood
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Tonearm: J-style aluminium with auto-stop and manual cue lever
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Cartridge: Audio-Technica AT3600L (moving-magnet, pre-installed)
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Wow & flutter: <0.15% WRMS (DIN weighted)
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Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, RCA output with switchable phono preamp
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Dimensions (W × D × H): 43.2 × 36.3 × 12.4 cm
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Weight: 5.5 kg
What's in the Box
- OBI3 Gen 2 turntable
- Power supply
- RCA cable
- Ground cable
- Clear dustcover
- Felt slip mat
- 45 RPM adapter
- Quick start guide
Ideal For
Perfect for vinyl newcomers who want a genuinely good-sounding first turntable, and for anyone building a compact, modern system that bridges wired hi-fi and wireless listening.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Speed sensor and auto-stop bring higher-end features to an entry-level price
- Wired and wireless playback in one deck
- Pre-installed, factory-aligned cartridge for easy setup
- Five finishes to match any room
⚠️ Cons:
- Two speeds only (33⅓ & 45 RPM) — no 78 RPM
- Entry-level cartridge leaves headroom for future upgrades
With its speed-sensing accuracy, protective auto-stop and dual wired/wireless connectivity, the OBI3 Gen 2 makes serious vinyl playback approachable. Explore it and the full Kanto Audio range at Soundium.
