Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have had an Audio-Technicha turntable for about 20 years. It was a player that was at the time for me an upgrade from the one I had before, but a reasonable price. I still have it today in my basement main entertainment room. It is reliable and I like how it automatically drops the needle for you with the push of a button, and the stops at the end of the side. I wanted another for my bedroom and I saw this come up, and other than it having some slight style updates, it is virtually the same player. The black bronze is color I got, sharp looking. My old one black and silver. The cartridges appear interchangeable between the two, but I'm not going to pull either off to try it, because the other works great, I don't want to disturb it, never have had an issue with it. Actually have a spare needle that came with it in a package still with it. This has an important update, Bluetooth. I've hooked this up to the system in the basement to test wired (rca) and it sounds great, warm full sound, the lid closes and I get no needle noise. It does does sound just a slight bit puncher (crisp/delineated) more than my old one, but not by much. That’s likely because much of my favorite stuff is only as good as the vinyl it’s laid on, and a lot of it is old. Moving this unit up to my bedroom, I don't have a reciever unit, but I do have a soundbar with bluetooth, and this connects very easily to it. There is no distortion that I notice, and the records stay gripped to the plate. Testing both 33 and 45 rpm's all sound good. I have nothing to say bad about this. It is a bit more expensive even adjusted for inflation than my first one was, but the build on this feels solid, button push is good. I have to give this a 5 star review.

The crackle of static in between songs...watching the record steadily turn in circles...reading the lyrics off of the record sleeves...looking over the album artwork...challenging myself to place the needle exactly on the right spot...but also, explaining to my kids what the difference is between 33 and 45 speeds, how to determine where to put the needle when you want a certain song ("how do you know where song number 6 is?"), what it means when a record "skips", and the concept of "sides" of a record... I have been successfully transported to my early childhood memories of scratching my older sisters' records, listening to my own when I was older, buying 45's (loved the clear neon-colored ones I had from ELO..."Telephone Line" anyone?), flipping through my dad's extensive vinyl collection with lots of Big Band. Yet I can experience all this throwback goodness with great modern conveniences thrown in that make for the best experience. For one, I appreciate that this turntable can be connected to a Bluetooth speaker (although it can also be connected to a traditional wired audio system as well, and comes with the proper cables to do so). I like that it has Stop and Start buttons that automatically place the needle at the beginning of the record and/or return the needle/tonearm to its resting place with a simple press. And one of my favorite features is the control lever which raises the tonearm so you can position it over the exact groove you're aiming for, then gently lowers it (and vice versa) so even if you don't have the steady hands of a surgeon you'll still have no worries about accidentally scratching the record or placing it onto the wrong groove...bet my older sisters wish our 70's turntable had this feature back when I'd secretly play their records when they weren't home! There is a bit of assembly required, but it's pretty straightforward and simple; the directions are clear with its instructions and helpful pictures. The result is a nice, clean and sleek look, worthy of any tabletop as a showpiece when not in use (and when in use especially!).

[PROS] Easy setup: The AT-LP70XBT is straightforward when it comes to assembly and getting started. I've put together a record player before, but Audio Technica includes a setup guide to make the process easier. Fortunately, everything came together without issue. Bluetooth: What a joy to not have to be tethered to speakers. Don't get me wrong: I love the clarity and the experience of speakers. However, I'm running out of space in my entertainment center and I love connecting these speakers to my headphones. Connecting devices is a matter of pressing a button and engaging with the device that you want to connect. Great Audio Output: I'm very impressed by the sound quality of this turntable. For a product in lesser tier, music did sound sound warm yet vibrant as I swapped among different records. [CONS] Default stylus: I have no major qualms with this turntable. If I could point out something is that one might desire a higher quality stylus to be included. The stylus that comes with the product is fine, but a better one could definitely enrich the audio experience more. Fortunately, upgrading can be done in mere seconds so kudos to Audio Technica! [CONCLUSION] The AT-LP70XBT is great turntable for the new listener and casual vinyl enthusiast. With a streamlined setup, wireless features, and simple controls, I'm able to easily enjoy my ever growing collection. It's basic, but it does its job well.

The AT-LP70XBT Automatic Wireless Turntable is an ideal choice for those starting out on getting into vinyl. It merges the warmth of analog audio with the ease of Bluetooth® technology, allowing you to enjoy your vinyl records through Bluetooth-enabled speakers, headphones, or any device compatible with Bluetooth technology. This turntable features fully automatic belt-drive operation at two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM. It delivers high-fidelity audio through Bluetooth wireless technology and has a J-shaped tonearm designed to minimize tracking errors. It comes with a built-in switchable phono/line pre-amplifier, a detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male with ground), a 45 RPM adapter, and a removable hinged dust cover. A standout feature of the turntable is the unique phono cartridge's compatibility with any VM95 Series replacement stylus. This not only simplifies the process of replacing the stylus when necessary but also allows for an upgrade to a higher-quality stylus for an enhanced audio experience. If you're looking to revive your vinyl collection and have Bluetooth speakers, this turntable is arguably the closest you'll get to the authentic experience of years past with modern convenience. The product boasts a thoughtful design and high quality. Audio Technica's extensive expertise in this area is evident in their offerings.

This is a very innovative product. I found it to be fabulous and fun. It is packed extremely well so you can be sure it isn’t damaged. The design is clean and totally functional. Out of the box, you will need to simply follow the Quick Start Guide. Make sure you have all the parts and it’s just a very quick study to learn the few important functions; so I recommend a pre-review of the Quick Start Guide especially in terms of the ‘auto’ versus the manual process. Indeed the settings on the device are intuitive and include 45 rpm versus 78 rpm, the size of the record (either 7 inches or 12 inches), your Bluetooth pairing button, your tonearm lift and your tonearm clamp. Don’t forget to remove the stylus protective cover (and replace when you are done playing). You will need to slip the drive belt over the motor pulley – easy to do. You plug in the AC adaptor to the back of the turntable. The Quick Start is very well written with useful pictures, so it is simple to set everything up in about 5 minutes.There is also an online manual.  I played some cool jazz first (just like Bosch from the TV show) using a 78 rpm record. I used auto and also tried manual modes. My speakers were my stereo headphones. This unit does reproduce the audio in stereo – so be prepared for a real treat to hear those old records come to life. Bluetooth pairing was exceptionally fast and simple - in about 1 second the headphones were paired.There is a pairing LED on the turntable and it will be solid blue; tip of the cap to the design engineers for giving us that indicator so you know you are absolutely paired. The sound was beautiful. What a rush to hear records played on a turntable again with the modern twist of a Bluetooth speaker. Yes, the old records have some dust and possibly some minor scratches you may hear. I plan to purchase some new LP’s and intend to keep them super clean. There is a beautiful dust cover that comes with the unit. You will need to slip the included hinges into the dust cover and then slip them into the hinge grooves on the turntable. I also played this unit through my 50 year old Harman Kardon receiver/amplifier. The turntable comes with the RCA cables so you can connect the turntable wired to an amplifier right to the designated ‘Phono’ ports. I really loved this device and it was great to hear how the sound from vinyl is so vibrant via your wired or wireless speakers. I highly recommend this turntable.

I purchased the AT-LP70XBT in Bronze and Black. I ended up returning it within 24 hours after listening to the A side of 3 records. The automatic feature is great, but it already acted finicky right out of the box. The stylus jumped and skipped on any record not perfectly straight. Also to my ear the speed at 33_1/3 was just slightly off, but there was no easy way to check or adjust. Save yourself $50, get the non-BT version. I couldn't get the unit to sync to my UE Boom3. Walking around while playing a record caused a problem. I have hardwood floors and the floor creaks, bounces depending on time of the year. I was able to notice the arm wouldn't stay in contact if someone walked closely to the player. For only an additional $75, I ended up going with the Pioneer DJ PLX-500, which much heavier, uses universal head, has a much better adjustability on arm force, and has a visual speed check with quartz.

Great service from the staff and great sound from the turntable.

Record player works amazing, almost lost the hinges to the door because they were IN the Styrofoam, but the record player works great! It was easy to plug into my receiver and old speakers as well. Would definitely recommend!

Easy to set up, sound quality awesome, inexpensive

Easily to assemble and has great sound for being Bluetooth.

Got this for my husband for Christmas and he is thrilled with the quality and the look! Did a lot of research before choosing this one and I’m happy I did

Received this turntable mid-January and for the first couple of days was happy with it. Literally about 3 days later, it started to skip, and this happened using brand new records. I researched and purchased cleaning products for the records and needle because static can build up quick. Helped a little but then got worse again. I continued to try and work with it. I’ve only had the turntable for a short period of time. Seems you can’t return an item about 3 weeks after purchase (or 1 month after purchase date). The only option offered is to pay an additional $180 for a protection plan and set up a repair appt. This turntable had good reviews. Probably will take it as a loss.