Vinyl you can take anywhere: that is the idea behind the Coturn CT-TWO. The second-generation portable record player from Coturn by Thorens folds a full turntable into a slim aluminium body of just 1.2 kg, with Bluetooth aptX HD, a built-in preamp and up to 20 hours of battery life. It is now available for €599.
Invented in Bonn, built with Thorens
The Coturn was invented by Benjamin Großjohann, an industrial designer and former BMX professional from Bonn. After the original CT-01, he developed the second generation together with Thorens, one of the oldest names in turntables. Coturn by Thorens is based in Bergisch Gladbach, and handmade parts come from Großjohann’s workshop in Bonn. The company sums it up as “Invented in Bonn. Built with Thorens.”
The Coturn CT-TWO was shown at High End Vienna 2026 and has since reached the market. Thorens itself recently introduced new direct-drive turntables, as you can read in our article on the Thorens TD 404 DD.
A turntable that fits in a bag
The Coturn CT-TWO measures just 31.75 x 2.54 x 12.7 cm, and its body is CNC-milled from solid aluminium and anodised. It plays 7-, 10- and 12-inch records at 33⅓ and 45 rpm, with a belt drive and touch keys under Gorilla Glass. A 7-inch adapter is included. The record simply rests on the compact platter and overhangs the body, which is what makes the design so small.
A Coturn moving magnet cartridge picks up the signal, and a built-in preamp feeds a neutral line-out for connection to a hi-fi system.
Three ways to listen
The Coturn CT-TWO has no built-in speaker. Instead, you listen through wired headphones via the 3.5 mm output, through a Bluetooth speaker or headphones with aptX HD and AAC, or through a stereo system via the line-out. The battery lasts up to 20 hours and charges via USB-C. That makes the record player just as suitable for a park, a holiday home or a DJ’s bag as for a shelf next to the hi-fi.
Who is it for?
The Coturn CT-TWO is not meant to replace a high-end turntable at home. It is a design object for vinyl lovers who want to take their records along, and a stylish way to share music with friends. DJs such as DāM-FunK and Kenny Dope are already fans. The optional Coturn Case in PU leather, with a mesh pocket for the puck, brush and cable, makes it easy to carry.
Pricing and availability
The Coturn CT-TWO is available now for €599 in Grey, Black and Champagne. The Coturn Case costs €29, or €628 as a bundle with the turntable. More information is available on the Coturn website.
Key specifications
- Type: portable record player, belt drive
- Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
- Records: 7″, 10″ and 12″ (7″ adapter included)
- Cartridge: Coturn MM
- Outputs: line-out (built-in preamp), 3.5 mm headphones, Bluetooth aptX HD/AAC
- Battery: up to 20 hours, USB-C charging
- Body: CNC-milled anodised aluminium
- Dimensions: 31.75 x 2.54 x 12.7 cm
- Weight: 1.2 kg
- Price: €599
