Best Bluetooth turntables of 2023: Vinyl experts decide
Audio-Technica AT-LPW50BT-RW tech specs: Plinth material: 30mm-thick MDF plinth, with rosewood veneer | Platter material: Die-cast aluminum | Cartridge model: AT-VM95E | Drive type: Belt drive | Supported speeds: 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm | Tonearm type: Straight style, carbon-fiber | Built-in preamp: Yes | Cueing lever: Yes | Anti-skate: Adjustable
Audio-Technica has been making record players since 1962 and is known for its entry-level turntables designed to introduce new listeners to the world of vinyl.
I personally tested the AT-LPW50BT-RW, which uses Bluetooth 5.2 to stream your favorite albums to speakers or even wireless headphones. While other Audio-Technica turntables are also Bluetooth-compatible, this model is the first to incorporate Version 5.2, so you’ll get the best of the best connection from up to 800 feet (240 meters) away.
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The great thing about this record player is that there are different ways to listen to your music. You can connect it via AUX or phono output if you want to use the turntable amplifier, a receiver amplifier, or a dedicated preamp, meaning it works with both new and vintage setups.
What really made this turntable shine was using the Bluetooth connection to listen to my records with my noise-canceling headphones while working. The sound was so immersive, and I could put on a record, walk away to another room entirely, and still hear the crackles come through crystal-clear — without disturbing anyone else with my music taste.
In addition, it has a built-in phono preamp that delivers an excellent listening experience, no matter how you choose to play audio.
