GPO Piccadilly Retro Bluetooth 3-Speed Turntable, Record Player with Pitch, Volume Control, Auto Stop Function, Perspex Lid and External Speakers, Black

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You want some 21st-century touches: Lately we’ve seen a few turntables with Bluetooth, or USB outputs. This ain’t one of them. You’re expecting wireless to match wired: It sounds better hard-wired, no two ways about it. But that's always going to be the case. We really enjoyed this turntable's sound during testing, but we did encounter a few issues. The Fluance RT81's promised “auto-off” feature turns off the platter to prevent excessive needle wear, which is good, but you still have to return the arm to its resting place yourself.

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Major credit and props go to the moderators, regular posters, and various people in r/vinyl who helped me make this guide happen. Finding the best record player for you can seem confusing, but there are some key details you need to consider when choosing your next turntable.It is not a great option for vinyl newcomers; it requires more knowledge to set up properly than the entry-level turntables on this list (try the Audio-Technica model in number two instead). But if you’re ready to take your record collecting and listening to the next level, the Marantz TT-15S1 is the perfect companion. In our review, we surmised: "Taken as a whole, the Marantz offers budding audiophiles the chance to chase higher fidelity without having to buy a turntable that costs as much as a car." Ultimately, new turntables are more advanced than older turntables, but it all comes down to your preferences. Are high-end turntables worth it? As one moves up the record player/turntable food chain, more of the build budget gets dedicated to improvements that affect audio quality either directly or indirectly.

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December 7th, 2016 - Added a number of brands, such as Art & Sound, DCI (aka Funkyfonic), Winco, and Audionac (both vintage Argentinian brands). Removed "Urban Outfitters" as someone discovered that it's Victrola-branded. Modified the Victrola brand and moved it under the International brands section.

December 17th, 2017 - Added a number of UK and Australia brands like Elyxr Audio, Buddee, Cavern Club, and Fenton. The Denon DP-300F is a gorgeous turntable that sounds just as good as it looks. As we wrote in our review: "If all you want is to listen to your records and not have to worry about queueing, premature needle wear or digitizing your records, the Denon DP-300F should be at the top of your list. Its features get you listening to your vinyl records as soon as possible, instead of having to fiddle with complicated components and manual queueing."

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However, if you don't have as strong an ear for music or you simply don't need perfection, you'll be just as happy with a cheaper turntable. That's why we've included different record players with varying budgets so that the more typical music fan can still enjoy what's here. How much should I spend on a turntable? If you're an audiophile that can notice the subtle differences and nuances of the devices you're playing music on, you need a high end turntable. April 25th, 2017 - Added a whole bunch of brand names to the vintage wooden stereo console section. Also added the Sansui - SLP-5000BT model to be avoided. Then again, if you want a more high-end performance from the get-go, take a look at the Pro-Ject Carbon Evo at the top of our guide. But, as we wrote in our review: "If you want a turntable that just works, looks good, and can be upgraded later, the Fluance RT81 is the turntable for you."Sony (ONLY from the lower-end models, including the PS-LSX100/150/200/250/300) **(Uses Hanpin FU-700/R200 models)** Hanpin R200 OEM model was sourced by Pioneer, Sony, TEAC, Optimus (such as the LAB-1000 model), and Marantz. Finally, what do you want to listen to? If you're looking for high-end audio that sounds exactly as intended, you might want to try a newer turntable. If you want a more gravelly sound and don't mind sacrificing some quality, use the old turntable you already have. There’s a lot of debate over whether the Rega Planar PL1 or the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon is the best entry-level hi-fi turntable. It’s a close match and although we've tested both, we don't think there's a clear winner. Each one provides an excellent starting place for an audiophile on a budget. You want the ultimate audio experience: Sound is great here, but not perfect. For a more detailed, immersive experience you'll need to look elsewhere.