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Bluetooth Record Players
The Victrola Journey VSC-550BT Bluetooth Suitcase Record Player is an all-in-one portable-style record player with built-in speakers, Bluetooth…
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Bluetooth Vinyl Turntables
Sony PS-LX3BT Bluetooth Turntable is a fully automatic belt-drive record player aimed at people who want vinyl playback without building a…
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Vinyl Turntables
Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT is a fully automatic belt-drive turntable with Bluetooth output, a built-in phono stage and a pre-fitted…
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Vintage Record Players
The Crosley E100 Vinyl Record Player is an all-in-one belt-drive turntable with built-in speakers, Bluetooth input and RCA output. It is aimed…
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Record Player
The Crosley Powel 7-in-1 Record Player is an all-in-one music centre that combines a three-speed record player with built-in stereo speakers…
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Bluetooth Record Players
Qlearsoul ONE-S is an all-in-one Bluetooth record player with built-in speakers, a belt-drive turntable section and an Audio-Technica AT-3600L…
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Bluetooth Record Players
Qlearsoul ONE-Q is an all-in-one belt-drive record player with built-in speakers, Bluetooth input and a switchable phono preamp. It is aimed at…
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Bluetooth Vinyl Turntables
The 1 BY ONE Bluetooth Record Player is a complete turntable system with a manual belt-drive deck and two separate bookshelf speakers. It is…
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Buying Advice
For most budget-conscious UK buyers, the best turntable under £200 is usually a simple deck from a recognised audio brand with a built-in phono stage, a replaceable styl…
Buying Advice
For most first-time vinyl buyers, the best turntable under £300 is usually a separate deck with a proper tonearm, replaceable stylus, stable platter, and either a built-…
Beginner Guides
A Bluetooth turntable can usually send the sound from your records to Bluetooth speakers or headphones. This is useful if you want a tidy, simple system without speaker…
Beginner Guides
You need a phono preamp if your turntable only has a phono-level output and the equipment you are connecting it to does not have a phono input. Without one, the sound wi…
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Buying Guide
Belt drive turntables are often a good fit for home listening, especially if you want a simple hi-fi deck with low mechanical noise and do not need DJ features. Direct drive…
Buying Guide
A clear framework for comparing turntables by drive type, cartridge, connectivity, speakers, upgrade options and overall value.
Buying Guide
A clear framework for comparing turntables by drive type, cartridge, connectivity, speakers, upgrade options and overall value.
Buying Guide
A practical maintenance guide covering record cleaning, stylus care, turntable setup, storage and the checks that help protect sound quality.