Kanto OBI3 G2 Black Hi-Fi Turntable

Vinyl Playback with Wired and Wireless Flexibility

The Kanto OBI3 G2 Black turntable brings analog warmth into a modern listening setup. A belt-drive motor with a built-in speed sensor continuously monitors and corrects rotation, so records hold steady pitch from start to finish. This model is the right choice for vinyl newcomers who want a clean, accurate deck that streams to a Bluetooth speaker or feeds a traditional amplifier through its built-in phono preamp. The Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge arrives pre-installed and pre-aligned.

What Sets the OBI3 G2 Apart

Most turntables at this tier run open-loop motors that drift in speed over the length of a record. The OBI3 G2 closes that loop with a real-time speed sensor, holding 33-1/3 and 45 RPM with wow and flutter under 0.15% WRMS. The deck also adds an adjustable counterweight and dedicated anti-skate control, both fixed on the original OBI3, giving owners a real upgrade path when they swap cartridges or styli.

Technical Specifications

The OBI3 G2's engineered wood plinth and weighted aluminum platter absorb room-borne vibration before it reaches the stylus, while the J-style aluminum tonearm carries a proper offset angle for low tracking error.

• Drive Type: Belt drive with closed-loop speed sensor
• Cartridge: Audio-Technica AT3600L, pre-installed and pre-aligned
• Tonearm: J-style aluminum with adjustable counterweight and anti-skate
• Outputs: RCA with selectable phono preamp, Bluetooth 5.3
• Dimensions & Weight: 43.2 x 36.3 x 12.4 cm, 5.5 kg

Who Should Consider the OBI3 G2

The OBI3 G2 is the right choice for first-time vinyl buyers who want a deck that works out of the box and still leaves room to grow. The pre-aligned cartridge, manual cue lever with auto-stop, and included dustcover, felt mat, and 45 adapter cover everything a new listener needs. Owners with an existing amplifier can plug straight into the RCA outputs, while anyone with a Bluetooth speaker can stream vinyl wirelessly.

Kanto's First Turntable, Refined for a Second Generation

Kanto spent over a decade building powered desktop speakers before releasing its first source component, the original OBI3, in November 2025. The OBI3 G2 followed less than a year later, backed by real engineering changes rather than a cosmetic refresh. The heavier chassis, closed-loop speed sensor, and adjustable tracking controls address feedback from the first generation.