Since the day I heard about this product at CES in January I’ve been keen to get my hands on it – and ahead of it’s Australian release next month I’ve done just that – and it doesn’t disappoint.
The Sony PS-LX310BT is a turntable for your old or new vinyl records, but instead of just being something to plug into a HiFi system, it’s got Bluetooth output. Boom!
You’ve got a Bluetooth speaker right? Or headphones? Maybe a soundbar – this thing just powers on, then you press the pairing button for two seconds – initiate pairing mode on your Bluetooth device – and like magic they connect.
No smartphone setup required, it’s done, easy – simple.
Set the record size (7 or 12) and speed (33 or 45) and there are three buttons to get you going. Start, Stop and Up/Down. Start takes the needle off its stand and moves over to start the record. Stop lifts and returns the needle while Up/Down lifts it up or down in place while the turntable keeps spinning.
I listened to this on a couple of Bluetooth speakers, but it was on some of my favourite Bluetooth headphones that I really really got to appreciate the sound.
At $299 it’s just utterly great value, and I can’t imagine them not selling out fast.
It’s coming next month (May) to Aussie retailers – so keep an eye out and your credit card poised.
Web: Sony
Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head.
He produces and hosts two popular podcasts, EFTM and Two Blokes Talking Tech. He also appears on over 50 radio stations across Australia weekly, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show each day and appears regularly on A Current Affair.
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