Sony: PS-LX5BT Premium Automatic Turntable w/ Bluetooth

LAB POINTS

• modern turntable w/ classic minimalist design + advanced features focused on convenience and ease-of-use
• PS-LX5BT is an upgrade from the PS-LX3BT (see details below)
• automatic operation: play button turns on motor and places tonearm on record. stop button returns tonearm and stops motor. tonearm returns and motor turns off at the end of record
• built-in phono preamp – ready to plug into your audio system’s AUX input or use your own external amp / phono stage
• easily connect to Bluetooth speakers or wireless headphones
• gain select switch: adjust output signal to match the audio level of your record
• USB output to connect to computer + digital recording
• straight aluminum pipetonearm w/ pre-mountedSony cartridge
• removable dust cover included

“The PS-LX5BT, a re-design of the popular PS-LX310BT, is striking with its retro-modern design and expansive features list. Enjoy the ease of the automatic operation and connect to both wired and wireless outputs. Top choice for beginners or casual listeners.” – TTL

PS-LX5BT vs. PS-LX3BT UPGRADES

• PS-LX5BT comes in black colorway vs. PS-LX3BT’s dark grey, PS-LXBT features a black platter vs. PS-LX3BT’s silver
• PS-LX5BT features a one piece rigid body to minimize vibrations
• PS-LX5BT features an upgraded higher precision cartridge
• PS-LX5BT features upgraded internal circuitry
• PS-LX5BT features removable RCA cables vs. PS-LX3BT’s soldered cables
• PS-LX5BT features a thicker rubber mat
• please note: it was widely reported the entire cartridge was replaceable, but the tonearm wires are soldered and not easily replaceable

KEY FEATURES

• motor type: belt-drive
• operation type: fully automatic
• phono preamp: yes, switchable
• cartridge: built-in, ATN3600L-type stylus
• speeds: 33 / 45 rpm
• tonearm shape: J-shaped
• counterweight setting: n/a
• anti-skate setting: n/a
• VTA / height adjustment: n/a
• detachable headshell: n/a
• body material: plastic
• platter material: aluminum
• outputs: RCA line, RCA phono
• removable RCA: yes
• dust cover: yes, hinged
• dimensions: 17″ (w) x 4 5/8″ (h) x 14 1/2″ (d) / 430 x 117 x 366mm
• weight: 7.7 lb / 3.5 kg

COMES WITH

• pre-mounted cartridge
• dust cover
• 45 adaptor
• USB Type-B cable
• rubber record mat