Kanto Audio OBI3 Gen 2 – Belt-Drive Turntable with Speed Sensor, Auto-Stop & Bluetooth

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

• Platter speed sensor: Continuously measures rotation and corrects it on the fly for rock-steady 33⅓ and 45 RPM playback
• Auto-stop: The platter halts automatically at the end of a record to protect your stylus and vinyl
• Heavier, better-damped chassis: 5.5 kg for lower vibration and a more planted, high-end feel

Key Features

• Belt-drive design: Isolates the motor for cleaner, low-noise playback
• Weighted aluminium platter: Added mass for consistent speed and reduced resonance
• Engineered-wood plinth: A solid, resonance-controlled foundation offered in five finishes
• Pre-installed Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge: Moving-magnet cartridge fitted and aligned at the factory
• J-style aluminium tonearm: Adjustable counterweight and anti-skate with a manual cue lever
• Bluetooth 5.3: Stream vinyl wirelessly to compatible speakers or headphones
• Switchable phono preamp: Selectable RCA output connects to any amplifier or powered speakers
• ±10% pitch control: Fine-tune playback speed to taste

Quick Specs

• Drive type: Belt-drive with platter speed sensor
• Speeds: 33⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
• Pitch control: ±10%
• Platter: Weighted aluminium
• Plinth: Engineered wood
• Tonearm: J-style aluminium with auto-stop and manual cue lever
• Cartridge: Audio-Technica AT3600L (moving-magnet, pre-installed)
• Wow & flutter: <0.15% WRMS (DIN weighted)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, RCA output with switchable phono preamp
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 43.2 × 36.3 × 12.4 cm
• 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.