The Bluetooth connectivity is quick and easy, as long as you turn off all other Bluetooth sources close to the turntable (it will connect to the strongest signal – you don’t get to pick). Turn on the Bluetooth (there’s a button near the speed switch), press the button to seek, bring a Bluetooth device in pairing mode near to the turntable, and let them connect. I might have also cleaned every single one of my records in case that was the problem, but the skipping remained. The bamboo plinth that forms much of the exterior is easy on the eyes, whose neutral color makes it easy to fit into any room's aesthetic. If you don't plan on using the device for a long period, such as during holidays, make sure to unplug it.

Luckily, the low-end boominess is easily reined in with some EQing, and music with tighter kick drum hits like rock and hip-hop actually benefit. The only thing missing from the Stir It Up Lux is a dust cover, which this line of turntables has never included.We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our site, provide personalised content and advertising, analyse our traffic, and ensure you see more of what you love. As you would hope with a brand focusing on sustainability, there is pleasingly little plastic involved. Please note that these instructions are general and may apply to other models of House of Marley turntables. Many record players either look good or sound good, and there are very few on the market that successfully combine both.

It didn't take me long to start listening to my little collection of records with this turntable and the help of a simple Bluetooth speaker. It's an automatic belt-drive turntable with a built-in pre-amp and USB connectivity for converting your favorite vinyl to digital files. Some other consumer audio companies have created brands that use the name of famous music artists to sell headphones or speakers.Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). There is a bit of assembly required with the Lux, though, but it’s all well laid-out in the included instruction guide, and you can also head online for more support if you need it. If you haven't, and you meet the eligibility, you can sign up for a Prime free trial for up to a month. Sadly that's not the case, although connecting to one is really easy thanks to the phono pre-amp contained inside.

If you need advice or support for your product, please in the first instance contact the support provider using the number on this support page. Across the track list of Marley’s Legend best-of record, and as the stylus reached its break-in time, definition and clarity improved. The dial has a red light around it when it's simply on, then a blinking blue light when you activate pairing mode, and a solid blue ring when it's paired.

Along the metal arm is an engraving of a lyric: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain”, taken from Marley's ‘Trench Town Rock’. The Stir It Up Wireless Turntable is crafted with bamboo, REWIND™ Fabric, REGRIND™ Silicone and includes a recyclable aluminium platter. You’ll notice our attention to detail through unique touches like the Bob Marley quote engraved on the tonearm. Drilled into that fabric, on the right-hand side, there's a headphone/aux socket, while just above that, on the plinth, are the on/off switch and rotary speed selector (45/33rpm). While you may still sleep easier at night knowing you’ve spent your money on a quality, eco-friendly product — and hats off to House of Marley for being one of few audio companies making this a priority — are the upgrades worth the extra dollars?

Whether it bothers you depends partly on the kind of music you play, and partly on your sensitivity to this kind of distortion. Disney+, for example, may have more movies and shows you like to watch than Peacock, or maybe vice versa? Jen Thomas has been a freelance journalist and reviewer for twenty years and is a presenter for Magic Radio. The good thing about the Stir It Up turntable is it’s a solid enough device that it’s worth spending the money to make the switch if and when you’re ready.In keeping with House of Marley’s mandate of creating eco-friendly products, the Lux maintains the line’s tradition of having its plinth made from sustainable bamboo, which produces a natural and fresh look that has defined the company’s aesthetic in all its products. I tested the Stir It Up Lux with the House of Marley's Get Together 2 Speaker, using Bluetooth to connect the two. The Stir It Up Wireless Turntable is the latest in a series of products named after Bob Marley songs.