Kanto OBI3 G2 White Hi-Fi Turntable

Kanto OBI3 G2 Turntable: Speed-Sensor Stability with Bluetooth Freedom

The Kanto OBI3 G2 White brings audiophile-grade refinements to a turntable priced for first-time vinyl owners. A belt-drive motor monitored by a built-in speed sensor corrects rotation in real time, holding 33-1/3 and 45 RPM steady from the first track to the last. A 5.5 kg engineered wood plinth and weighted aluminum platter give the chassis enough mass to soak up room vibration before it reaches the stylus.

What Sets This Deck Apart in Its Class

Most decks at this tier run open-loop motors with no feedback, so speed drifts subtly across a side. The closed-loop speed sensor on this model monitors the motor continuously and corrects drift on the fly, keeping pitch locked in on sustained piano chords and long vocal notes. An adjustable counterweight and dedicated anti-skate control let owners verify the 3.5 g ± 0.5 g tracking force with an inexpensive gauge rather than trusting a factory setting.

Technical Specifications

The spec sheet reflects deliberate engineering choices aimed at vibration control and signal flexibility.

• Drive Type: Belt with Speed Sensor — closed-loop motor corrects rotation in real time
• Speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM — full-size LP and single playback
• Wow & Flutter: <0.15% WRMS (DIN weighted) — low-speed variation for clean pitch
• Cartridge: Audio-Technica AT3600L — pre-installed and pre-aligned on a J-shaped aluminum tonearm
• Outputs: RCA with selectable phono preamp, Bluetooth 5.3 — wired or wireless connection to any amp or powered speaker
• Pitch Control: +/- 10% — DJ-style tempo adjustment via front-panel knob
• Dimensions: 43.2 x 36.3 x 12.4 cm — Weight: 5.5 kg

Who Should Consider the OBI3 G2 White

This turntable is the right choice for first-time vinyl buyers who want a deck that grows with them rather than locking every setting at the factory. Manual cueing with the included cue lever and auto-stop suits listeners who want hands-on control without leaving the stylus sitting in the run-out groove at the end of a side. Bluetooth 5.3 streaming fits owners of wireless speakers or headphones, while the switchable phono preamp feeds any amp or powered speaker with a line input. The adjustable counterweight also opens an upgrade path via the Audio-Technica ATN3600LE elliptical stylus, which drops onto the same AT3600L cartridge body for listeners who want to pull more detail from older or well-worn records.

Kanto's First Turntable, Now Refined

Kanto spent over a decade building powered speakers before releasing its first source component, the original OBI3, in November 2025. Less than a year later, the second-generation model arrived with real engineering changes rather than a cosmetic refresh: the closed-loop speed sensor, adjustable counterweight, dedicated anti-skate, and a heavier 12.1-pound chassis. The white finish keeps the deck visually quiet in a living room, while matte walnut, green, and ice blue variants stand out on a shelf.