The LP60BT is a budget plug-and-play turntable with a difference – you don’t actually have to plug it in to play it. Built-in Bluetooth means you can stream your vinyl directly to a wireless speaker system. Welcome to the 21st century in all its ironic retro-modern glory. Freedom to set-up your turntable system where you want around the house, and to fully utilise the portability of your Bluetooth® turntable and speaker set for increased convenience. “Compact Design” Connects wirelessly to devices with Bluetooth® wireless technology (powered speakers, headphones, stereo receivers), or to wired audio systems and powered speakers via included dual RCA output cable Piano accents are well highlighted, and the flow of the simple percussion and vocal composition sounds more natural.

PC and Mac compatible, Audacity can convert audio from vinyl to MP3, WAV or other digital formats, preserving the quality of the original source. AccessoriesIt's not that the turntable is defective. It's that, with no screens, it's hard to get both systems in the right mode at the right time. Our best results occurred after already having the speaker in pairing mode when holding the pairing button down on the turntable. The turntable's Bluetooth button will start flashing various colors. You need to get past the three purple blinks to a single purple blink, then lift your finger and the button will flash red and blue, then blink openly blue once it's found the speaker you've put in pairing mode, and finally shine solid blue when it's successfully paired. Mind you, I followed this exact routine with the same speakers multiple times with several failed attempts, but eventually I got there, and once you're paired, this annoyance can basically be forgotten about. Audio-Technica claims that any speaker that supports the SBC codec and A2DP profile should have no issues pairing with the AT-LP60-BT. If you like to modify and upgrade your turntable over time, there will be a lot more options with the LP120 than with the LP60. The LP120 is a very popular “project turntable” and there are a variety of possible upgrades and modifications to consider. As well as many forums where upgrades and mods are lively discussed. We also see a few more parts of the automatic mechanism as well as the arm’s lateral pivot bearing which is primitive but does the job. Given the number of small parts at play here, and the relative complexity in its assembly, it does beg the question as to whether a higher quality manual turntable could be manufactured for a similar price.

If you’re a little more serious about your vinyl and your hi-fi, though, I’d suggest spending that bit extra for the impressive (and upgradable) Flexson VinylPlay. Verdict If you are going to connect the turntable to an affordable set of powered speaker, this will not make a huge difference. Connected to a high-quality Hi-Fi stereo, on the other hand, the LP120 will sound better than the LP60. Resun linear diaphragm air pumps are our budget range of air blowers but are hardworking, reliable and durable. With integrated Bluetooth® technology, connect the AT-LP60-BT to your speakers, headphones or stereo receivers without the need for wires. “Increased Convenience”Dual RCA (female) to 3.5 mm (1/8") mini-plug (male) stereo adapter cable; dual RCA (female) to 3.5 mm (1/8") mini-plug (female) stereo adapter cable; 45 RPM adapter

The LP120, on the other hand, does not come in a version that features Bluetooth connectivity. At least not at the time this article is written. 14. USB Functionality I’m pleasantly surprised by the AT-LP60. I’m often asked to recommend the cheapest model of turntable that won’t cause undue record damage, and have been curious to complete this test for some time. Based on the results of the test I can conclude that the AT-LP60 will not cause record damage, at least not any more damage than would be expected of a similar turntable. It is certainly a huge cut above the likes of Crosley, GPO, Ion and the many other suitcase-style and portable turntables on the market, most of which will do more harm than good.

Supplied with a 2 pin plug (Euro/world). We advise you to replace with a three pin plug or use an adaptor (neither of them are supply with the air blower).