The Pro-Ject Juke Box E is based on Pro-Ject’s well-regarded Primary turntable and is tricked out with an Ortofon OM 5E cartridge, built-in amplification (25W per channel into 8 ohms) and a Bluetooth receiver. Read the full review: Audio Technica AT-LPW50BTRW If your heart is set on a Bluetooth turntable, this is the best compromise of them all. Alternatives like the Rega Planar 1 Plus at a similar price (which has a phono stage built in, but no Bluetooth) has the edge with a greater level of subtle expression and dynamics, better precision and attack, but there's no denying Audio Technica's easy-going approach is appealing. It's smooth-sounding, has ample detail to deliver the texture of instruments and nuance to voices, and has a great sense of punch and rhythm. If all you have is a Sonos speaker (such as the Era 100) to connect the AT-LPW50BTRW to, it forms a neat, compact system for your vinyl collection – we can see the appeal.īut play it through a proper hi-fi set-up, and the deck's talents are more obvious. Combining a belt drive design with a gorgeous rosewood finish and build quality that exudes quality and style, this turntable goes a step further with a built-in switchable phono stage that makes using it with active speakers or as part of your hi-fi system a doddle.Ĭonnecting with wireless speakers or Bluetooth headphones can be a bit tricky if there are other Bluetooth devices turned on in the same room (the turntable tries to connect to those too), but once the connection is made it's steady, stable and sounds decent, too. It's a step above the budget Sony deck in price, design and performance. In the AT-LPW50BTRW, Audio Technica has delivered a good-looking, enjoyable-sounding turntable that’s a dream to use. The landscape of vinyl is changing with the times, and with our pick of the best Bluetooth record players, you can come along for the ride too. There's also scope to listen to your vinyl in 24-bit hi-res streams, with the right partnering kit and codec support. In this list are talented turntables ranging from affordable to expensive, and there's even an Award-winning just-add-speakers system fully loaded with onboard amplification that makes streaming to wireless speakers and headphones dead easy. Make sure you have a checklist based on your needs to help you narrow the search. Belt drive or direct drive motor? Does it have a phono stage built in (recommended if you're using a Bluetooth speaker only)? Manual or automatic operation? Take note of the Bluetooth codecs it supports as well – does that match with your partnering speakers and headphones? As a rule, it should support SBC as standard, but AAC is compatible with Apple kit, while aptX/ aptX HD and LDAC codecs will offer high-quality streams. Once you've decided on your budget, decide on the features you require besides Bluetooth. And there are a couple of affordable options to choose from below. You won't be needing any extra cables, either, and can be flexible with placing them anywhere in the room. If you're only planning on using the Bluetooth turntable with a wireless Bluetooth speaker or pair of wireless headphones, then you don't need to spend a fortune.
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