GPO Piccadilly Retro Bluetooth 3-Speed Turntable, Record Player with Pitch, Volume Control, Auto Stop Function, Perspex Lid and External Speakers, Black

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The GPO Duke, an early 20th-century design, is a stylish addition to any living space. The Duke has You want high-end styling and build: We like how this turntable looks, but it doesn't feel particularly luxe or well-built. You’ll also have to manually queue records, which isn’t a deal breaker by any means but may put off anyone looking for a fully automatic player. If that's you, the Denon DP-300F (also in this guide) is a great choice for a fully automated vinyl experience. You want the ultimate audio experience: Sound is great here, but not perfect. For a more detailed, immersive experience you'll need to look elsewhere.

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You want your old format to have some modernity: Short of turning your records over for you, the Alva TT V2 makes things as simple as possible. The Lenco LS-410 is an all-in-one turntable: it has four built-in speakers, so you can listen to your vinyl without a single other thing needed. And it has Bluetooth built-in so that you can also use it as a wireless speaker, and actually the sound is pretty chunky and nice for that. Sonically, you can do better though. As we said in our review: "This isn’t the most dynamic sound you ever heard, for sure, but neither is it the most inhibited. And when it’s put into proper context, the LS-410 is a perfectly likeable and periodically quite impressive Bluetooth speaker. ' We really enjoyed this turntable's sound during testing, but we did encounter a few issues. The Fluance RT81's promised “auto-off” feature turns off the platter to prevent excessive needle wear, which is good, but you still have to return the arm to its resting place yourself. Finally, what do you want to listen to? If you're looking for high-end audio that sounds exactly as intended, you might want to try a newer turntable. If you want a more gravelly sound and don't mind sacrificing some quality, use the old turntable you already have. In our review, we wrote: "This isn’t the most out-and-out accomplished turntable you can buy in purely sonic terms, but it’s not far off – and it’s more robustly made, better specified and has greater cachet than any price-comparable alternative. "OK it's not exactly cheap, but the Debut Carbon Evo is the most refined, upgraded and enjoyable Pro-Ject model we've ever tested, which is why it's our shout for the best turntable most people could own. Then again, if you want a more high-end performance from the get-go, take a look at the Pro-Ject Carbon Evo at the top of our guide. But, as we wrote in our review: "If you want a turntable that just works, looks good, and can be upgraded later, the Fluance RT81 is the turntable for you." The GPO 746 Rotary Telephone prides itself on its traditional and authentic look and feel with built-in You want good dampening against vibrations: Thanks to medium density fibreboard (MDF) and a rubber suspension system, you won't hear your music skip a beat from footsteps. The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon is still one of the best entry-level hi-fi turntables you can buy, even though it has been usurped by the more recent model at the top of this list.While vinyl newcomers may cringe at the relatively high price here, we've tested it and can safely say it's actually an incredible bargain.

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You don’t have a proper shelf to put it on: Those feet will suppress some vibration, but they’re not miracle-workers.It needs a sturdy place to live.You want "bomb-proof" build quality: With a hefty aluminum top-plate and platter, the SL-1500C could survive a medium-sized detention. Belt-driven turntables are going to be a lot quieter and offer higher fidelity than their direct drive brethren, as direct drive turntables have a motor that is directly connected to the platter. However, there are some great direct drive turntables out there, so don’t write them off just yet.

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Brilliant record player for the price unbeatable. Sounds very nice. Very compact . Plug and play no amp required. Great thankyou a++++ You're after bass: There's some good extension, but control and solidity aren't really up there with the best.You admire efficient engineering: It’s not luxurious, but the Rega Planar PL1 is most certainly properly specified and built. Bringing the '80s boombox bang up to date, the GPO Brooklyn gives you sound and style in equal measure. Fully portable with two 40 watt speakers, control the Volume, Balance, Bass and Treble, stream via Bluetooth, play Cassettes, CDs or use the DAB and DAB+ radio. The Lenco LS-410 combines the retro joys of vinyl with modern wireless streaming technology, adds a loudspeaker array and plenty of amplification, in a box that looks and feels nicer than it really has any right to at the price.