OBI3: KANTO AUDIO’S FIRST TURNTABLE

13th October 2025

Canadian outfit, Kanto, known – at least to myself – for its powered speaker line up,  has announced the Obi3, a twin-speed, belt-drive turntable

OBI3: KANTO AUDIO’S FIRST TURNTABLE

This new releases packs in a built-in phono amplifier, Bluetooth 5.3 and an Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge hanging off a J-shaped arm.

OBI3: KANTO AUDIO’S FIRST TURNTABLE

The platter is made from aluminium, the plinth is MDF while you get pitch control so you can mess around with Bob Dylan’s vocal, late at night after you’ve had too many Piña coladas.

OBI3: KANTO AUDIO’S FIRST TURNTABLE

Available in black, white and green, the turntable spans 400 x 355 x 94mm. Each unit ships with a dustcover, slip mat and 45 adapter.

OBI3: KANTO AUDIO’S FIRST TURNTABLE

Kanto promises to release more turntables in the future. 

OBI3: KANTO AUDIO’S FIRST TURNTABLE

The Obi3 is priced at $199/£179 and launches in November 2025.

Contact: www.kantoaudio.com