Turntable Day at Bay Bloor Radio
2026 Apr 18th
Join us for the biggest event of our Turntable Month: a special one-day celebration of all things vinyl!
Saturday April 18, 2026 from 11 am to 6 pm
Drop off your turntable for a free tune-up.*
Purchase a new cartridge or stylus, and get complimentary installation.
Buy 3, get 1 free** on all in-stock vinyl records.
Exclusive offers and giveaways.
Special presentations and listening demos:
John will present:
- SL-1500CS, the forthcoming turntable optimized for home listening with ΔΣ-Drive technology.
- SL-1200GME, the limited Master Edition turntable celebrating Technics' 60th Anniversary.
- SL-50C, which slims down renowned Technics direct drive turntable technology and makes it more accessible than ever.
Michel will present:
- Planar 6 RS Edition, making its North American debut, featuring an upgraded tonearm, cartridge, and power supply.
- Nd9, the new reference MM phono cartridge and the best Rega has ever constructed.
Daniel will present:
- Hotaru, making its Canadian debut after being unveiled at Milan Design Week. This designer floating turntable system illuminates spaces by blending sound and light.
- AT-LPA2, assembled from transparent acrylic, is one of the finest turntables Audio-Technica has ever developed.
- VMx, the acclaimed new series of dual moving magnet cartridges.
Jeff will present:
- Xtension 9 Evolution, the configurable made-to-order turntable with thousands of possible combinations.
- XA B, the gorgeous acrylic turntable that makes a striking conversation piece in a modern home music system.
- Debut EVO 2, one of the world's most popular belt-driven turntables, with 10 unique finishes to choose from.
Anthony will present:
- CS 429, the fully automatic record player, now available in a walnut finish.
- CS 529, the model that makes vinyl listening even easier thanks to remote control via mobile app.
Nick will present:
- C 558, the minimalist belt-driven turntable.
- PP 4, the phono preamp that enables you to digitize your record collection.
- C 3030, the Classic Series integrated amplifier that merges retro design cues with modern practicality, featuring a built-in phono preamp for your turntable.
It's also Record Store Day — a perfect chance to support your local independent record stores and pick up some exclusive vinyl releases!
Traveling by car? Easy parking is available in the Manulife Centre. Entrance off Charles Street. Get two hours free parking with $50 purchase in the mall.
Taking transit? We're a short walk away from Bloor-Yonge (Line 1), Bay (Line 2), and Museum (Line 1) stations.
* Free tune-up does not include cost of any parts or repairs, if required. Given demand, many turntables will need to be booked in and picked up at a later date. First come, first served; availability and wait time will vary based on technician availability — thank you for your patience.
** Buy 3 get 1 free discount applies to lowest priced record of the four selected.
