Customer Ratings & Reviews

Unable to accurately review this item as it would not adequately pair with the Bose speakers that I purchased. Could not adjust volume. Otherwise, seemed like a solid unit.

Got this and set it up. The platter wouldn't spin. Called Sony support went through several processes with them. Platter still wouldn't spin. They had me send it a Sony repair facility in Syracuse, NY. They stated they couldn't duplicate the problem and sent it back. Called Sony again, they had me go through the same processes as before and when it still didn't work they stated they would send me a video to try. The YouTube video arrived in my email the next day. The video turned out to be a visual guide the processes I had already gone through repeatedly. I would not recommend anybody buy this product as it doesn't work properly and Sony apparently doesn't stand behind their products as they used to.

The relentless march of progress of consumer audio has changed coarse in recent years. At first it was all about improvements in sound quality from scratchy near unintelligible wind-up Edison Cylinders with no electronics introduced in 1877, to the high-fidelity audiophile systems of the 1980s. From the 1980s on however, the push was for portability and ever more compact and rugged data storage systems and codecs. Audiophile grade fidelity took a back seat for a few decades and that is partially (along with nostalgia) why audio recorded on vinyl records is making a resurgence. The Sony PS-LX310BT Turntable is capable of higher fidelity than a digital MP3 file because it can output an analog phono signal (phono out) directly from the high-quality Moving-Magnet stereo needle and cartridge, into an amplifier capable of processing the pure but very low voltage signal. If it’s less about high fidelity and more about playing handed down vinyl records from your parents attic or a garage sale, then the Sony PS-LX310BT Turntable has many different outputs that are not as high fidelity, but have the modern convenience of Bluetooth and USB. Wireless Bluetooth does not have the digital bandwidth for true high fidelity, but most younger people have grown up only hearing and accepting lower fidelity and they love convenience. They usually own headphones or ear-buds that can receive the Bluetooth output of the Sony PS-LX310BT Turntable without hooking anything up to the turntable except the included power supply. My Bose Quiet Comfort 35 II headphones paired up easily to the Sony Turntable and played the Bluetooth signal with no dropouts from as far as 30 feet. The sound was in stereo but it was not dynamically impressive. I tried to pair my JBL portable Bluetooth stereo speakers to the Sony turntable, but they could not find and pair with each other, even though I tried several times at several distances. This is a inherent problem with Bluetooth devices and the Sony manual warns that not all Bluetooth receivers are compatible with this turntable. I connected the Sony PS-LX310BT Turntable to my desktop computer with a USB (not included) cable. With the proper software I was able to listen to the turntable’s output and even make MP3 files of the music. I could have burned these MP3s to CDs or DVDs to play in my car. I also could have installed the MP3 files onto a USB thumb drive and plugged that into my car stereo’s USB port. If it’s more about high fidelity than convenience, you can use the permanently attached cables with RCA jacks to connect the turntable to something like my Denon Home Theater Receiver. THAT was impressive. The actual output from the turntable was simple L-R Phono-out stereo, but the HT Receiver was able to accept the Phono-out signal and process it into 5.2.2 Surround Sound. My old vinyl never sounded so good. Features: - A variety of older as well as modern signal output choices. - A computer controlled, very accurate two speed motor connected directly via a belt drive to a relatively heavy (in this case heavy is good) aluminum platter for a steady playback speed with no discernable wow or flutter. - A very accurate MM (moving coil) cartridge mounted on a light precision balanced tone-arm. - Plays 33 1/3 and 45 rpm records. - After pushing the Start Button, the Tone Arm will automatically drop at the start of a 12-inch (33 1/3) or a 7-inch (45) record. When the tone arm reaches the end of the record, it will lift, return to the arm support and shut the turntable off. - Includes a hole adapter for playing 45 rpm records. - With proper software and a USB cable, the Sony PS-LX310BT Turntable can be used to Rip vinyl records to MP3 files. - Includes an attractive hinged Dust Cover. PROS: - Very accurate and steady platter speed. - RCA L-R Jack, Line-out and “phono” outputs will work with vintage 1950s to 1980s amplifiers. - Wireless Bluetooth and USB outputs will work with modern amplifiers and earphones. CONS: - Plays only one side of one record at a time. No auto-changer. - If the table or shelf that the turntable is sitting on is bumped, the needle will often jump out of one groove in the record and land in another. This is common to most turntables and taking care not to bump the turntable is an old skill that modern users will have to re-learn. The Sony PS-LX310BT Turntable is slightly more prone to this skipping than many turntables because it has such a light down force on the needle. This light down force is good in that the excellent tracking and light force on the needle will make the vinyl record and the needle last a long time, but skipping can be annoying to people new to playing vinyl records.

Returned. Not what I wanted in performance. Not upgradeable.

Product does not work and Best Buy is refusing to take the return. I got this record player as a birthday present for my boyfriend. He has a bunch of records and with a bluetooth speaker I thought this would be a great addition to his collection. We tried several times to get the bluetooth speaker to work and spoke to support who took us through some trouble shooting. Unfortunately the bluetooth functionality was not working and even worse Best Buy refused to make an exchange! I purposely bought this thought Best Buy because I did not want to support Amazon. But based on the service I would recommend another retailer in case you run into the same issues I did!

Ok for a beginner but not anywhere near the quality I wanted. It is a good starter for someone that is thinking about getting into vinyl, but just spend a bit more and get a better table.

Very excited to give to spouse for gift. Went to setup and was missing needle and maunals and box was in disarray. Best Buy literally sent me a return and called it excellent when it was used and incomplete. Buyer Beware. Not Sonys fault.

Bought this Sony turntable to match my previously purchased Sony Receiver and speakers. Very heavily distorted sound during first usage a few weeks after purchase. After troubleshooting with Sony (unfortunately after the 30-day BB return window), I shipped 18-month old Receiver to Sony's repair site to check Phono ports. No issues found, so the assumption was a problem turntable. Told today that they cannot find any issues, so returning to me despite me sending a recording of the same distortion. It's clear that modern Sony audio products a junk, especially their turntables. I plan to send this one to a landfill where it belongs.

I was a radio DJ in the 60’s and have about 1200 vinyl records at home so I know quite a bit about turntables. This Sony PS- LX310BT is a winner. It’s simple and elegant. You can find much more expensive and elaborate turntables, with weights hanging off the tone arm and adjustments of all kinds. This has none of that. There are only two adjustments. Your record speed, 45 or 33 rpm, and your record size, 12” or 7”. That IT, and the sound is every bit as good as the others. The automatic tonearm is a great feature. You push START and the arm moves gently to the start of the record and then when it’s over the tonearm goes back to the arm rest and the turntable stops; you don’t have to stop what you’re doing, lifting up the tone arm manually. If you want to play a certain track on an album, you can push the “up/down” button, hover the needle over the track you want, and then push the button again and the needle gently drops down on your track. I have a pair of Bluetooth speakers in my den and was curious as how difficult it would be to pair to the turntable. I’d say it took about 5 seconds. I pushed the Bluetooth button, the LED turns blue and almost instantly the pairing was complete. The sound of Beatles Abbey Road filled my speakers. You of course can also pair the turntable directly to a pair of quality Bluetooth headphones and listen in private. That is a cool idea. You can connect this device to an amp the old fashioned way also. It connects “phono” level or “line level” and there’s a three position gain switch to match your amp perfectly. I think you’ll love this turntable. Just be VERY careful when unpackaging and assembling. There’s all kinds of sticky packing tape around almost every part. When you take the platter out of the box there’s some red tape stuck to it and it’s very easy to think it’s just there for packaging. It turns out it’s attached to a very thin drive belt and it would be very easy to toss it thinking it’s there for packaging. You need to loop this belt around the drive motor when dropping the platter onto the turntable assembly itself. Overall, I give the turntable a full five stars. You’ll love it if like me, you’ve listened to vinyl for years, or if you are just getting started.

Had to return to store as it was in pieces when shipped to my son. He could not get it together so they returned the item and went with a different table.

Purchased the open box, description was excellent, however, major scratches all over top of lid. Unfortunately, they do not show up on camera.

Tried to connect via Bluetooth and wired speakers. Sound is extremely poor. We tried two different Bose BT speakers, two different Sony BT speakers, and 1 set of wired speakers. The sound was faint and staticky! Have to send to Sony to see if it can be repaired

I returned this turntable to the store. The needle fell off.

Great starter turntable! Its automatic functions make it easy to use and a great overall experience.

Speed was way fast right out of the box. Tried unsuccessfully to adjust. Returned and bought Audiotechnica. That works great.

My product came broken. I ordered a vinyl player and the needle was bent and did not work.

The item I purchased is just what I imagined. The Geek squad was though and outstanding as usual.

Rated high but did not work out of the box. Stylus wouldn’t stay on track.

Wish I had never bought it. The blue tooth did not work at first, now it does. I sent it out to have that fixed, after purchasing a reciever and 2 new speakers. Returned the receiver once the radio started working with the speakers. HOWEVER, now the timing is off. It came back from the techs as "nothing is wrong". the 75 speed setting sounds "almost" like how the 33 should sound. The 33 sound setting sounds like I have drunken darth vaders in my stereo.

Poor BT connectivity and build quality is low given the price. The audio cable is also hardwired for no reason so if you use BT you still have a 6 foot wire Hanging out for no reason.