ByBrad Moon,

Senior Contributor.

Fosi Audio has been building a reputation for offering audio components designed to meet the expectations of sophisticated music lovers, at price points that appeal to more budget-conscious consumers. The brand is probably best known for its lineup of mini stereo amplifiers (including several models with tubes), but offers a growing range of products including DACs, phono preamps, bookshelf speakers and accessories. Earlier this year, the company introduced its first in-ear monitors and now Fosi Audio is preparing to tackle the seemingly ever-growing vinyl market. Its first turntable–the Luna3–is currently being offered as a Kickstarter campaign.

Like other products from this audio brand, the Luna3 aims to deliver premium sound without the extras. The company describes the turntable as being guided by a “less is more” principle, but what does that mean exactly? I had the opportunity to try out the Luna3, complete in its retail packaging, and here’s what you can expect from Fosi Audio’s first turntable.

This guiding design principle makes itself known as soon as you unpack the Luna3.