Customer Ratings & Reviews

Overall I am happy with ny purchase, straight out of the box I was expecting a smooth black surface on this machine and its not that, its has black specks all over it. I think the previous version from 2 years ago was a smooth black (Not this, unfortunately ).

Overall it was a decent purchase. After putting it together I noticed my lid was damaged…just scuffed a bit. Unfortunately this was outside of the 15 day return window and best customer service wasn’t able to help out at all. Just kinda stinks that it can’t be replaced.

Brief This is a solid choice for an un-complicated consumer grade turntable, which is fully automatic (One-button start and stop) and an integrated Bluetooth interface that works great, connecting automatically upon start. Pros - Minimalist design. - Full-automatic operation: Three buttons up front: Cue List, start and stop. Inside the console, speed :33 1/3, 45 RPM, Size selector, and Bluetooth Control. - Phono or Line output with gain control. - USB audio output for converting to digital. - Bluetooth listening. Cons - Belt Drive: Turntables can be either Belt-driven or direct-driven. Most consumer turntables are belt-driven, which produces stable speeds with less vibration, but the belts eventually wear out. It's very easy to replace with no tools by lifting the platter, but will need to find a replacement, fresh belt when the time comes. - Bluetooth: It supports Bluetooth 4.2 with codecs SBC and Apt-X. It doesn't support AAC (which is used by Apple and others) and it also doesn't support Sony's own LDAC for high-definition Bluetooth audio, which is baffling considering the purpose of playing from a Turntable is to maintain audio fidelity. To be honest, the SBC codec is sufficient for playing with smaller speakers, but differences can be notable with headphones. - Instead of providing RCA posts for audio output, it has permanently attached cable with RCA connectors. I have no idea why they would do that. - The power supply is an external brick adapter. I find this very inconvenient. - There is no lock on the arm, so if you need to move the turntable, the manual indicates the user needs to tie a string through the arm. Every turntable I used has a clip to lock the arm, except this one. - The power button (standby) is on the back, which is the only way to turn it off completely. - Likewise, the gain control is also on the back of the turntable. Gain settings can be adjusted when playing different records. Observations - Because it's a consumer turntable, it doesn't have strobe speed control. Not an issue for people that just wants to listen to music. - The arm is very minimalistic. Very nice and lightweight. It works very well, but again, as a consumer turntable it doesn't provide weight adjustments. Audio - This is a proven mechanism that's very similar to previous Sony models, with a redesigned arm. The base of the plate is cast metal, which provides a stable foundation. The phono cartridge is Sony's MM type. Comparative listening Playing the same record: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon, 2016 Remaster, which is a fine quality remaster in a heavy vinyl pressing, versus the 2003 CD, in my personal opinion, the LP produced warmer but detailed sounds. CD had more clarity but also more metallic sound. The turntable was able to produce the detailed background sounds this record is famous for. Overall While this is not, and does not pretend to be a pro-grade turntable, the overall design and appearance is very nice, with a fully-automatic mechanism to keep it a pleasant experience, and Bluetooth transmitter to make connecting the turntable as simple as possible, but there are obvious design flaws, although small, that would've been addressed in a better way.

Great quality as I expect from Sony. Used it to restore an old console Record Player.

This in no way is "excellent condition." This shouldn't even be listed as excellent, let alone be acceptable to resell. This is absolutely destroyed. Whenever i can make it out of town to my bearest Best Buy, this is getting returned. This is completely and utterly unacceptable.

To begin with, I have an extensive collection of vinyls dating from the early 60's to the present. I am an avid music lover, and, consider myself an audiophile since I was always fascinated with sound reproduction, amplification, and sound equipment. I started building stereo systems for friends and family back in the late 50's. Collecting records was a culture for me back then, and still is. I go through my record collection often, and, play records at least three or four times a week. Vinyl, analogue records capture full and complete sound waves. There is nothing better then to enjoy outstanding audio from analogue recordings as they were meant to be enjoyed. I prefer the dynamic audio quality of my vinyls over any of my sound-modified, digital CDs. I have a high-end, 'old-school', and costly turntable. But it has no pre-amp, nor does it have Bluetooth technology, or a USB port, for digital conversion of my vinyls using my computer with the appropriate software. So, when I had an opportunity to review the Sony Stereo Bluetooth Turntable – PSLX310BT in exchange for a comprehensive review, I was excited to see what technology could offer me in this updated turntable. These are the features of this Sony Stereo Bluetooth Turntable, which strike me as the most outstanding: ** Design & Build – Overall this Sony BT turntable is designed for simplicity as an 'entry-level', bargain-priced, record player. The cabinet is made of sturdy plastic in a flat, black, matte finish. It is an attractive looking unit and fits into my home entertainment unit quite nicely. There are four cushioned, round feet on the bottom of the record player, which are designed to absorb shock and prevent vibrations from degrading the playback. This Sony turntable features a hinged, removable, clear plastic dust cover. It is thick enough to provide protection against unwanted sound vibrations from nearby speakers, and dust and debris. The total weight of this unit is under eight pounds because of the lightweight plastic cabinet and aluminum, metal turntable and tonearm. I was impressed by the belt-driven, aluminum, die-cast and balanced platter. It also comes with a foam cushion, 'slip-mat' to keep my vinyl records stable as they are playing. This Sony unit is single-record-play only. However, it will play either 33 1/3 LPs or 45s. The 45 adapter is stored in its slot on the right side of the player cabinet housing. This turntable has a highly sensitive, newly designed 'straight', aluminum tonearm. It is very different from the standard 'J' styled tonearms of the past, which consisted of counter weights to balance them. This aluminum tonearm is programmed to find the beginning grooves of my records and automatically returns back to the tonearm-rest at the end, ready for the next 'Start'. If you are new to vinyl records, or, just want a Bluetooth updated turntable, this is the ideal unit for you. ** Controls – The unit has a Power/ON/Standby Button on the back of the unit to turn the turntable ON/OFF. Topside, on the main deck, are three user, selection knobs. These knobs allow me to choose the size of record (7” for 45s) and (12” for 33 1/3 LPs), speed (33 1/3 & 45 rpm), and for Bluetooth pairing. At the right-front of the unit are three push, selection buttons, 'Start', 'Stop', and 'Up/Down' (for tonearm re-positioning). Pressing the Start Button initiates the auto-play and the tonearm and stylus will play whatever size record I have selected. The Stop Button will halt the record playback and return the tonearm back to its rest. The Up/Down button allows me to pause the playback, and, or re-position the tonearm to a different part of the record by hand. Pressing the Up/Down Button after the playback is paused or re-positioned will automatically lower the tonearm to continue play. On the back of the deck are selection switches for output selection and 'Gain' selection. The 'Gain' Selection gives me three options, Low (-4 dB), Mid (0 dB), and High (+6 dB), to match the overall volume of the record I am playing. When the Output Switch is set to 'LINE' the turntable's audio signal passes through the built-in phono pre-amp. I set this switch to 'LINE' when I am using the BT connection. The Output Switch also provides for phono (out) selection, which bypasses the built-in pre-amp. It allows me to connect the phono (in) on my amp receiver using the provided RCA audio cables. The RCA audio cable is only 52 inches long and I needed approximately eight feet of cable to connect to my amp-receiver. Also, I wanted the audio cables concealed. So, I purchased a pair of RCA Plug Couplers and a longer audio cable at my local Best Buy to get it done. These user-friendly controls are explained in detail with illustrations in the 'Operating Instructions' included with the Sony turntable. ** Bluetooth Pairing – This feature was fascinating to me because I have several quality BT speakers, but, was never able to use them playing my vinyls. I went from my turntable to my amp-receiver using RCA audio cables and that was my only connection. This Sony turntable has a built-in phono pre-amp. So now, I can take advantage of my weatherproof speakers with BT technology and enjoy my vinyls while listening outdoors near my pool and hot tub. WooHoo! I can also pair this turntable to my sound bar or headphones without having to use RCA audio cables. Pairing is very easy. The Bluetooth Pairing Button will flash blue when depressed. When it pairs successfully the blue light will remain constantly ON. If I disconnect a paired device the indicator light will turn orange, and, go into standby mode until reconnected to a BT device. This turntable can pair up to eight different devices and remember that information as it registers them, so you don't have to pair them again. But only one device can pair at a time for playback. This Sony uses the following codecs, aptX and SBC. I found that my BT speakers also support the same codecs. Having the aptX codec brings the music alive with near CD quality over BT. WoW! What I also love about using my BT speakers is they have a mobile App for my Smart Phone. The App allows me to control the volume of the speakers, choose pre-set EQs, and, or, user-adjustable EQ settings. How cool is that? I do all of that with my amp-receiver too, however I have to connect the turntable using RCA audio cables and switch from 'Line' to 'Phono'. ** USB Port – On the back of the deck is a USB, type 'B' port for connection to a computer for conversion of the analogue sound tracks to digital through the appropriate kind of recording software. This is a 'must' for me in the coming weeks as some of my records are now over 62 years old. I have approximately 400 all together. I am going to evaluate the existing software available and get started on this project soon. ** Set Up – Out of the box it took me approximately 30 minutes to have this turntable ready to play records. Installing the platter and drive belt takes a little patience and finesse. I have large hands, so I asked my wife, who has much more manual dexterity then me, install the drive belt. ** Vinyl Record Care – To achieve the best sound playback possible vinyl records must be as dust, debris, and smudge free as possible. All vinyls should be cleaned thoroughly with a dampened microfiber cloth, dried, and stored in a controlled environment. Vinyl records are a dust magnet due to static electricity and an anti-static record cleaning brush is a valuable tool to have for cleaning the micro-grooves. Because fingerprints can damage vinyl I started handling them with gloves after cleaning. I also started to store them in polypropylene record sleeves along with the cardboard outer sleeve to preserve the original artwork and artist information. In time vinyl records increase in value, so they need to be protected and stored properly. ** Maintenance – From my past experiences: Keep the deck, stylus, and cushioned slip mat as dust-free as possible. Keep the hinged dust cover in place when the player is not in use. I found having an extra stylus and drive belt is good practice. These are the items in your turntable that will eventually wear out. Sony has Parts Distribution Partners listed that you can order these items from at their 'Support' website. ** Summary – Over the past five years Vinyl record sales have been increasing while CD sales have dropped off. New generations of folks are now discovering the energizing and full bodied, analogue sounds that only vinyl records capture. Love my vinyls! This Sony Stereo Bluetooth Turntable – PSLX310BT can be your gateway to linking the past with present day technology. I highly recommend the purchase of this unit for your own personal use, gift for a family member, or special friend.

What you’d expect from a good entry-level turntable.

im very annoyed because this is the second one ive ordered and both have hundreds of very noticeable tiny dots all over the main black unit. i dont know if im just ordering at the wrong time and recieved both a bad batch but at this point i wish i never saw this record player because im going to have to go through the return process yet again and wait for my money.., AGAIN

Vinyl has been making a comeback for years now and nothing is more evident of that than Sony putting out new record players like this one. So far, my experience has been pretty solid! PROS: - The player is really nice to look at. It has a matte black look with a slight speckle to it and the dust cover is nice. Overall this is a very modern yet simple looking player. - Set Up is pretty easy. If you have or haven't used a vinyl record player before, it's easy to set up and the manual gives a lot of insight. - For playing music you either need a Bluetooth speaker or a speaker you can plug the component L/R wires into. Straight forward music playing set up. - Once you have it set up and connected to a speaker, playing music sounds excellent! I was really impressed with how good the sound is and overall operation of it is straight forward and not complex at all. BLUETOOTH: - I put Bluetooth in its own category because it has pros & cons. Once Bluetooth is connected, the record player works really well and is smooth, but getting to that point seems outdated. Basically, you need to hold the button on the speaker in pairing mode and hold the record player's Bluetooth pairing mode button at the same time until they connect. So it's not that it does not work, it just seems a little too basic for how expensive the record player. It maybe would be nice to have some sort of display screen to select which Bluetooth speaker you want to connect to or something like that. - Regardless, it works well connecting! It just doesn't feel as nice as it could be. CONS: - It would have been nice if the player had a built in battery for portability purposes. Just would be an added benefit given how it already has Bluetooth capabilities. - I really do not have issues with this vinyl speaker overall, very happy with it! BOTTOM LINE: - If you are looking to upgrade your current record player or buy your first one, you will not go wrong with this one. It looks really high end, has great ease of use, and the Bluetooth functionality is a great benefit!

Full disclosure: I received the Sony PS-LS301BT in exchange for an honest review. I purchased my previous Thorens turntable in the spring of 1973. It served me well for many years, but age and several moves had rendered it in need of repair. When I had the opportunity to try the LX310BT, I jumped on it. I like and use Sony products, so it was a great fit. The product is very well packed, secured and suspected by molded styrofoam end pieces in the box. No overwrap shipping box was used and there was no damage to the contents. The box includes useful assembly instructions with no errors that I can recall. Be careful to keep the styrofoam until you have completed the assembly, because some parts are securely taped into spaces in that foam. Assembly took just a few minutes. The dust cover hinges had to be removed from one of those spaces in the styrofoam and installed on the dustcover. The platter has to be installed on the player base as is the case for all quality turntables, since they have a shock absorbing suspension in the base that wouldn’t do well in shipping with the platter bouncing around. This installation also requires careful installation of the drive belt onto the drive pulley. The belt is installed on the bottom of the platter when it arrives and there is a handy piece of red plastic around the belt and secured with tape to the platter, the instructions for this are good and as long as you are careful. This is an easy operation. The foam platter cushion is packaged separately and is installed on the platter next. The instructions recommended keeping the protective cover over the cartridge needle during assembly. That is prudent advice and I made sure I left that on until I was ready to turn it on for the first time. After assembly, I placed the turntable in its rightful position near my amp and connected the RCA cables to my Aux input. I’m using my surround sound receiver these days and that receiver doesn’t have a phono input. Fortunately the LX310BT has a switch on the back which allows us to choose the output type so we can use either a traditional phono input or an auxiliary input without needed an external preamp like my Thorens required for this setup. The power cord for the turntable is a small power adapter and DC cord rather than a straight AC cord, so I had to use one of my 12” power cords that I keep on hand for connecting power adapters to a UPS or power strip. Adapters always seem to be too fat or in the wrong orientation to fit in those tight spaces. The turntable is nice looking and well made, though it is all plastic and very light compared to my ancient Thorens which had a wooden base. There are three buttons on the right side: Start, Stop and Up/Down. After digging out a vintage LP from my moving boxes, I placed it on the platter, removed the protective cover from the needle and pressed Start. The tone arm raised and moved over to the LP automatically and lowered down very gently. My Thorens has a tone arm lifter which has a damped action when lowering, but I have to manually move the arm, so this was handy. However, I realized that to use my Disc Washer brush, I would need to raise the tone arm after it was in position while I cleaned the LP. Since my Thorens is manual, I could turn it on and get the platter rotating while keeping the tone arm off the platter. No real problem, of course. Finally, it was time to hear the music. It was great to listen to my old LPs. I was pretty fussy with them, so they are all in great shape. I can’t wait to listen to more of them. My only complaint had nothing to do the the turntable. I recently gave my old Marantz 1060 amp and Imperial 7 speakers to my oldest son. My speakers on my surround sound receiver just didn’t pump out the sound the same way. I played with the audio settings on my receiver for a while and then moved the RCA cords to the inputs on my Sonos Connect. That moved the audio output to my Sonos system where I will most likely keep it. I may pick up another Play 5 speaker since that speaker does a very nice job of reproducing the rich sounds I remember from my old Marantz system with the added flexibility of playing my LPs on a variety of speakers in my house. I realized I didn’t have a Bluetooth speaker at this house, so I was only able to test the standard RCA connections. I’m eager to see how well the Bluetooth and USB functions work, but that had to wait for a future time.

Love this player. I have it paired with my marshall stanmore II bluetooth speaker. Classic sound. The player doesnt take up much space and even looks sharp in the sitting room. Ease of use . Auto arm lift and play. Great connectivity to bluetooth device as well!

Having gotten back into listening to my old record collection, my old record player with built in speakers wasn’t cutting it. I have Google Home speakers in my home and they sound terrific with streaming audio. I wanted to extend this listening pleasure with my records. This Sony record player seamlessly connects to my Google home or any other Bluetooth speakers. Pros: • Easy to setup • Super easy to use • Looks great on your bookshelf Cons: • Unused AV cord is not detachable • Button actuations feels a bit cheap I was looking for a replacement record player and I knew Bluetooth was the route to go. Bluetooth speaker’s sounds 100x better than any built in record player speakers. Setup was a breeze and it auto pairs when I hit the play button. What I love about this record player is that once you set your vinyl on the platter, close the lid and hit the buttons on the front to start playing. No need to manually place the tone arm. Hit play and it will automatically play the first song. Hit stop and it will put the tone arm back to the resting position and turn off. There is also a button to raise and lower so you can choose where to start on your vinyl. Once the record is done playing, the tone arm automatically returns home and stops the vinyl from spinning. I would recommend this record player to anyone looking to use your better sounding Bluetooth speakers to listen to your records.

My son is just starting to get into the world of vinyl records and this Sony wireless turntable offers an affordable, convenient option to enjoy vinyl sound via a Bluetooth speaker or a wired connection. It features quality construction, built-in phono preamp and one step fully automatic playback. Once paired with your speaker, push in the power button, located on the back of the turntable, push the start button located on the face of the turntable and the tone arm will automatically raise, move itself into place and then lower itself for convenient playing. On the face of the turntable, there is also a button for up/down (pause play of the record) and stop. Auto-stop will kick in once you've reached the end of your album to automatically return the arm to its resting position. The turntable itself features a simple, sleek design with a belt drive mechanism and an aluminum, die-cast platter. The turntable supports speeds of 33 and 45 rpms and also provides a gain switch on the rear of the turntable to match the audio level of your record; low (-4db), mid (0db) and high (+6db). The sound played on our Bluetooth speaker was very rich and it was quite enjoyable to put on some of our old vinyl records to bring back some great memories. We are sure that our son will get the same enjoyment and have the convenience of Bluetooth to boot. Should he want to rip any albums to digital via USB that is also an added feature on this Sony turntable.

You may have not noticed but music on LP vinyl is coming back with a vengeance, a new age of listeners has fallen in love with the wide range of sounds that only vinyl can reproduce. If you are curious about the new/retro wave in music and the hoopla you may be hearing from your kid and their friends (like me) you will need a good turntable to see what is causing the commotion. Recall my first high end turn table time and the sheer joy of the music that flowed from its needle, but times have changed with the advent of new tech. Today’s turntables seem to have perfected the tech of bringing out the very best from the LP. The Sony PS-LX310BT turntable delivers the tunes and adds the latest in technology bringing Bluetooth ability to stream your music to any room in your home as well as direct wiring to your receiver/amp. Add USB for ripping digital copies of your vinyl to your computer and onto other devices and you have a winner. One feature I appreciate is the built in Pre-amp, allowing to select wiring directly to a dedicated receiver/amp or using the pre-amp to plug directly into speakers. Good stuff. Highlight Features on this machine: • Streaming to headphones, wireless speakers and soundbars. • Pre-amp • Anti-Skid • Auto Return • USB ripping • Aluminum platter and tone arm • Diamond stylus (needle) • Gain switch (low, med, high) • Bluetooth • RCA wired connection • Duster cover which protects against acoustic pressure from speakers If you are missing the days of old when music came through crisp, clear and deep and as most have a wired music life you can now wed the two with the Sony. Plus, the Sony turntable looks great in the living room.

This is my first record player that I have owned since 1987. Back when record players were a staple item of entertainment the high-end units were fully automatic and sounded good. Yeah, I know, there were many other features back then that made a turntable top of the line but those were out of my strata, the features that we looked for had the simple conveniences that I listed; my bar, my standard. Anyway, this record player has those features and sounds amazing. I had no idea that this budget priced record player would perform so well and has dragged me full tilt back into vinyl music. It started with The Wall as a Christmas present and now my collection has gone well beyond that. The cartridge is not replaceable, however I have upgraded the needle, (oh sorry, the stylist) and have had a noticeable improvement to an already great sounding record player. Overall I would highly recommend this record player, especially if you're like me and want to be able to come home from work, put a record on, push a button, and listen to your favorite music, oh by the way, you won't have to think about how many more hours you'll have to work to pay for your record player because this one is nicely priced and easily competes with record players three times it's price range.

I upgraded from the bluetooth crosley cruiser and the sony ps-lx310bt is better in every single way imaginable. The sound quality is absolutely insane. The fact that I can connect my bluetooth speakers, headphones, etc is a huge bonus. The auto start/stop keeps my records in such good shape. The overall look of the record player is sleek and modern. I recommend this record player both to beginners and audiophiles.

I like this record player. Like I said, it does what it is supposed to do. It is big(ger) than I had expected, 13 x 17.5 x 3 h, luckily I was still able to fit it where I put it. You have to put a bit of it together; not too much though. Just take everything out of the box and follow the directions. And do NOT throw anything away until you find the little circle that goes in the middle (for 45 albums) and the cover clips; they are hiding in the Styrofoam packaging! PHYSICAL: It is like a digital record player. There is a Start, Stop, "Pause"/"Move" buttons on the front. The buttons DO say start and stop. but the 3rd button does not say pause and/or move, it is just what they do. There is a bluetooth button to turn on and pair Bluetooth inside. There is a switch to select 45 or 33 and another switch to select 7 or 12, also inside. By inside I mean when you lift up the cover. There is a power button on the back. Once you know where it is the first time, you will not need to see the back to find it again; your finger will go straight to it. It has an output switch on the back. I have it connected to my bookshelf system so I use the supplied audio cable with the Line input (it is on Line by default). It also has a gain switch with 3 settings, also on the back.The USB cable port is on the back as well. This USB port is for recording. I'll come back to that. It has a cover that lifts up and closes. You do not have to remove the lid to use the player. USE/PLAYING: First, I used it with the Line input into my bookshelf system. I put my bookshelf on Aux. It worked great. Second, I tested the bluetooth. I bluetoothed with the same bookshelf system. It worked. I then bluetoothed with my portable bluetooth player. It worked. Then I bluetoothed it with my wireless headphones. It worked. Read the directions for pairing. It's easy. It can save up to 8 pairings (so that you don't have to keep pairing the same device already paired). But only turn on one bluetooth at a time when pairing, otherwise it will chose the bluetooth device that it wants to choose. You can also delete all the pairings (it does not look like you can delete individual pairings; you either delete all or none). Again, read the directions. RECORDING: I had to order the USB cable before I could test the recording feature because I did not know it needed a different kind of USB cable. It uses B to A (like a printer cable). I ordered a cheap 16 footer. According to the directions, do not use a hub, extension, thumb drive, etc. Just the cable and it must connect to a computer. I used my laptop and downloaded the software it suggested. I followed the directions and it worked. OTHER: There is a usb port somewhere on the inside, which is used for updates only. There is a slot on the outer right side of the player where you can stash the circle that goes in the middle of 45 records. This is the first record player I have owned so I can't compare it to another. I don't need anything more than this as far as a record player. I like it. I recommend it. Have fun and enjoy it. Peace.

I admit, I'm one of those guys that prefers all the music in my pocket and subscribe to a streaming service. But my parents gave me some old vinyls and I thought it would be cool to give them a try. I am admittedly not a vinyl junky, and in fact, I've never owned or probably ever operated one. But I must admit there's something magical about them, hearing the needle hit the record and just the way it sounds. Plus, when you buy vinyls, you aren't going to buy everything (maybe you will) so your collection better represents you and your tastes. This turntable was nice for me, because it has Bluetooth. It doesn't look special, it's a big hunking square piece of plastic, and while I prefer to hardline my speakers into an amp to play, I appreciate the flexibility of streaming to a soundbar. SETUP As a person who likes electronics, I generally skip past the manual and figure it out myself. However, I've never put together a turntable before and while there isn't much to do, I would recommend reading the instructions as there was more to it than I expected (I assumed it would literally be ready to go out of the box). You simply connect the "rubber band" to the gears, put in the metal plate, snap on the hinges for the dust cover (which was hidden in the styrofoam) plug it in, and you're off. Setting up red/white audio connections is easy. If that's the route your taking, you simply plug it into your amp. Bluetooth on the other hand, was a bit of trial and error. Normally you would connect a Bluetooth speaker to your phone and you can interact with a screen, but obviously the turntable doesn't have one. But I found the process pretty simple. You hold the Bluetooth button down on the turntable until it starts blinking blue and amber and then you put your speaker in pairing mode and they should connect. It took me a couple of tries, but it was pretty painless. I keep my turntable on (there's a hard switch in the back) to maintain that Bluetooth connection to my soundbar to limit connection issues. I have yet for it to disconnect while the turntable is on. SOUND QUALITY Obviously, sound is really only as good as your speakers. I'm no audiophile, so I don't have an elaborate system for playing music. I usually listen through my soundbar. What I was impressed with is that the "old timey" (for lack of a batter descriptor) sound came through the soundbar. It sounded like I was playing a record and creates an wonderful listening experience. All in all, I don't think you'll be disappointed with the sound. EASE OF USE So this is where my ignorance re turntables came into play. Using it. There's a cover to protect the needle, I removed it, but every time I tried to place the needle on the record (after turning it on and the platter began spinning) the needle kept going back to its position. Well, it's motorized. This make it easy to operate but takes a little fun out of it. You don't even have to press the needle. You simply push the start button and the needle goes into place on its own. It's a nice feature, but I sometimes like to place the needle on it myself. CONCLUSION As a vinyl newbie, this is a great turntable. It's easy to set up and operate, although I assume most are, but it has the added convenience of Bluetooth that I know most turntables don't have. If you are looking for flexibility in your setup (I'm thinking keeping your turntable far enough from your audio equipment that would make it difficult to hardwire it to your receiver) then this is your best bet. I guess the only downside is it's footprint. It's pretty large although most are. Sony could have shaved off some of the plastic on the sides but I assume it's to keep the standard width of home audio components.

Great turntable easy to setup and use. The automatic feature is a must. Only wish that it had separate audio out jacks rather than having to use the headphone single out jack for audio out to my amp

Wanted to dust off my record collection. Spent a lot of time shopping for a new turntable. The Bluetooth feature was a big draw to this one. It was really easy to set up and I am able to Bluetooth directly to my Sony stereo receiver. The sound is great and It looks really great! A lot of the reviews made me question this purchase but I couldn’t be happier (Only had it for a few weeks). There are a lot of pros. The only con would be that the buttons are a little lesser quality than I would expect from Sony.