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- Aug 12, 202650% CONFIDENCEfrom the source
Kanto Audio Obi3 (Gen 2)
- Price $249.99 USD / CA$269.99 / 179.99 GBP / 199.99 EUR; available in North America now with worldwide availability beginning in early September[1][3]
Notable features
- Kanto Audio introduced the second-generation Obi3 (Obi3 G2) belt-drive turntable with a platter-mounted speed sensor that continuously corrects motor speed[1][3]
- 33-1/3 and 45 rpm, +/-10% pitch control, weighted aluminium platter, J-shaped aluminium tonearm with manual cue lever and auto-stop, and a pre-installed Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge[1][3]
- RCA output with a selectable built-in phono preamp and Bluetooth 5.3[1][3]
- Available in Black, White, Green, Ice Blue and Walnut, released alongside setup and care accessories[3]
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- [1]50%kantoaudio.com/turntables/obi3g2kantoaudio.com· Posted Sep 14, 2026· Starts Aug 12, 2026 ✓· 36% of score
Launch announcement of 12 August 2026 says the Obi3G2 'is being released... now available in North America, with worldwide availability beginning in early September' (https://wifihifi.com[3]/kanto-launches-2nd-gen-obi3-turntable/). Kanto gave no exact on-sale day, so the launch-day North American availability is estimated.
- [2]72%Kanto Audio Just Gave Its Affordable Turntable a True Hi-Fi Upgradegearpatrol.com· Published Aug 13, 2026· 32% of score
Gear Patrol's August 13, 2026 article states the Obi3 Gen 2 "is available now," about three weeks ahead of the pin's stored September 8, 2026 date, consistent with a phased rollout.
- [3]78%Kanto Launches 2nd-Gen Obi3 Turntablewifihifi.com· Published Aug 12, 2026· 32% of score
WiFi Hi-Fi reports the Kanto Obi3 Gen 2 is "now available in North America, with worldwide availability beginning in early September," closely matching the pin's stored September 8, 2026 date.
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