Portable turntables | page 2

Portable turntables are made for simple record listening without a large Hi-Fi system. They are a good fit if you want a compact player for a room, a cottage, or a stylish gift for someone starting with vinyl. Their main advantage is portability and quick setup, but the built-in speakers are smaller by design. If you want to listen more often and at higher volume, also check the options for connecting external speakers or headphones.

How to choose a portable turntable

• Speakers: built-in sound is enough for casual listening, while better sound comes through an output to a separate system.
• Connections: a headphone output, AUX or Bluetooth is useful depending on where you plan to use the turntable.
• Design: a suitcase-style body makes carrying easier, but place it on a stable, level surface while playing records.
• Care: for needles, brushes and other accessories, see also turntable accessories.

When choosing, decide whether the turntable should be mainly decorative and easy to carry, or whether it will be used for regular record listening. In the second case, prefer a model with a better output, more stable record support and simple controls.