THE BEST BLUETOOTH
TURNTABLES
From premium record players to budget-
friendly beginner decks, these are our faves
Whether you’re a complete novice or a seasoned audiophile,
choosing the best Bluetooth turntable for your needs can be tricky- especially with all those complicated names and daunting spec
lists. Everyone’s needs are different, and while some will be looking
for the most premium, high-fidelity listening experience they can
afford, others will want a simple, user-friendly set-up the whole
family can enjoy. That’s why we’ve picked a selection of Bluetooth
turntables to get you started on your quest for audio nirvana. From
value record players for beginners to all-in-one streaming solutions,
we’ve picked best-in-class options for every situation.
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The Cambridge Audio Alva T T
comes with support for aptX
HD Bluetooth, which means you
can stream your vinyl in hi-res
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solid construction. Despite being
highly specced, the Alva T T should
be a breeze to set up; its built-in
phonostage means you won’t need
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£1,499, cambridgeaudio.comLooking for a simple way to play
your vinyl? The Pro-Ject Juke Box
E could be the perfect solution.
This nifty audio gadget combines
minimalist retro looks and eye-
popping primary colours with all
the mod cons you could want from
your Bluetooth turntable, including
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to your wireless speakers (or hook
it up with a phono/line out), and
you’re good to go.
£369, project-audio.comAs well as spinning your records,
the MusicCast Vinyl 500 can
stream your favourite tunes,
thanks to built-in support for
Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal and Deezer.
In terms of wireless capabilities,
you can cast your vinyl to your
wireless speakers over Bluetooth
or your home’s Wi-Fi network using
Yamaha’s MusicCast standard. The
icing on the cake? If you have an
Alexa speaker, you can control this
turntable totally hands-free.
£429, europe.yamaha.comHome audio equipment can be
expensive, but buying a Bluetooth
turntable doesn’t have to be.
Created by respected Japanese
brand Audio-Technica, the AT-
LP60XBT is a budget-friendly deck
that’s ideal for vinyl beginners,thanks to its fully automatic design
and built-in phonostage. Sure, it’s
not the most luxurious turntable
we’ve used, but its simple design
and great price won’t put off
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£179, audio-technica.comPRO-JECT JUKE BOX E
YAMAHA MUSICCAST VINYL 500 AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-LP60XBT
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