Kanto Audio launches first ever turntable

New deck hits $199 / £179 and works with the full range of Kanto Audio speakers

October 8, 2025

Canadian audio brand Kanto today announces the launch of the Obi3, a belt-drive turntable designed to be the perfect partner to a range of Kanto Audio speakers. Combining a built-in phono preamp, Bluetooth® 5.3 connectivity and a minimalist design aesthetic, Obi3 marks the beginning of a new Kanto series that reimagines traditional hi-fi for contemporary listeners.

The Obi3 sets the tone for Kanto’s next chapter in audio innovation. With its mix of engineered precision and new design, the Obi3 delivers a smooth, balanced sound that honors vinyl’s analog heritage while embracing the ease of modern listening. Whether connecting wirelessly to powered speakers such as Kanto Ren or through RCA outputs to an existing hi-fi system, Obi3 fits seamlessly into any space.

“Obi3 represents a new design language for Kanto, one that celebrates the tactile joy of analog and the simplicity of our speaker range. Together they make a great system” said Brett Smalley, Marketing Director at Kanto Audio. “Obi3 is the first in a series of turntables that we will release..."

Designed for sound and simplicity

At the heart of the Obi3 is its belt-drive system, offering precise, vibration-free playback. The Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge, pre-installed and calibrated, ensures clear and balanced audio right out of the box. The weighted aluminum platter and wood plinth create a stable foundation for authentic analog performance, while an aluminum J-shaped tonearm provides tracking accuracy. Pitch control is also included, rare at this price point.

Listeners can choose between 33⅓ and 45 RPM speeds, making it easy to switch from full-length albums to singles.

With Bluetooth 5.3, Obi3 connects instantly to wireless speakers or headphones anywhere in the same room. For purists, the integrated phono preamp and RCA output maintain the integrity of the analog signal, allowing Obi3 to pair with traditional hi-i systems.

Aesthetic versatility, inside and out

True to Kanto’s design ethos, Obi3 pairs understated form with everyday function. Available in Black, White and Green, the Obi3 blends effortlessly with a variety of interior styles. Its compact footprint (just 40 x 35.5 x 9.4 cm) make it easy to position on a desk, shelf or sideboard. Each unit ships with a dustcover, slip mat, and 45 adapter.

The beginning of a new chapter

Obi3 is more than a product launch, it’s the first entry in a new Kanto turntable lineup designed to expand over time.

“We see the Obi3 as the foundation for what comes next” added Smalley. “We make speakers, subs and speaker stands and have been working on a turntable as a source for our systems. There’s a new generation rediscovering vinyl not as nostalgia, but as a ritual. Obi3 is built for them and it’s about accessibility, design and the sound we all love".

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

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