The sleek yet vintage-style design of the ION Audio Air LP retains all the functionality of original belt-drive turntables, with the bonus of being able to stream wirelessly.

Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged 18+, subject to status, terms and conditions apply. Pair it with your Bluetooth speaker using the button on the right-hand side of the plinth, and you'll be rocking and rolling within a few seconds. It's usually ceramic Chinese garbage that will scar and destroy record grooves while sounding harsh and unmusical in the process. The integrated Bluetooth connectivity means you can wirelessly stream your favourite vinyl records directly to a Bluetooth-enabled speaker.To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail.

Rock doesn’t need saving in 2024, but it’s nice to be reminded just how thrilling and relatable three chords and the truth can still be. It doesn’t let you edit the converted file, so make sure to start and stop the recording quickly, because you can’t edit out long pauses. Ion Audio's new Air LP BT turntable can take the traditional connection route and be cabled to a living room hi-fi system via included RCA outputs, but can also convert analog vinyl sounds to digital signals and then wirelessly stream the output direct to Bluetooth speakers and amps. In addition to streaming vinyl, the Air LP Bluetooth Turntable allows you to stream equipment that’s connected to the AUX input for added flexibility. Another possible advantage to the inclusion of Bluetooth technology in a turntable is that few modern audio amplifiers even have a phono input these days, meaning that vinyl lovers looking to update a hi-fi setup would also need to invest in a pre-amp or even a new turntable with a built-in phono stage.The Air LP includes its own phono stage, so there's no need to invest in a pre-amp if your amplifier doesn't have one of its own, and the system uses Bluetooth 3. It includes electrical noise reduction, heat reduction and over-voltage protection, keeping your device powered and safe.

Though wirelessly streaming music from a home hi-fi system to the breakfast bar is possible, using adapters like the the Gramofon for your old gear adds yet another box to your setup, can be tricky to install and audio quality can vary significantly from manufacturer to manufacturer. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Ion Audio has revealed precious few details about its new turntable, which is capable of playing 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records, but here's what else we can tell you. It’s very high pitched and scratchy sounding - I’m not sure how to stop that and only play through my speakers.Air LP ™ is a full-featured turntable that gets the best from your records and gives you endless opportunities for enjoyment. With many modern turntables conforming to an almost identical aesthetic, ION Audio deserves brownie points for coming up with something a bit different. It won’t change the face of music or knock the world off its axis, but Hell, Fire And Damnation is yet another damned fine addition. All other product or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Paul has spent the past eight years testing and writing about gadgets and technology for the likes of Louder, T3 and TechRadar.