House of Marley Stir It Up Record Player – Vinyl Turntable, Stereo Pre-Amp, USB Port, Record LP to PC, 33 + 45 RPM, Anti-Skating, RCA Audio Out to 3.5mm Cable, Dust Cover Included, Bamboo/Black

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And a special inclusion for the Lux is a reversible slipmat featuring a funky zoetrope design on one side that displays some trippy animated Bob Marley designs when it spins that you can space out to. The Lux, however, has dropped the older models’ black plastic base enclosure, making for a much cleaner and leaner look. The instructions offer suggestions for strobe apps you can download so Android or iPhone devices can pull this off, but it’s underwhelming. The House of Marley Stir It Up Wireless turntable has a fabric dustcover designed only to be deployed when the turntable is not in use.

Jen Thomas has been a freelance journalist and reviewer for twenty years and is a presenter for Magic Radio.There’s no need for an external amplifier thanks to the built-in pre-amp, however - if you want to use an external amp - you can simply switch off the built-in pre-amp.

Many record players either look good or sound good, and there are very few on the market that successfully combine both.However, it’s up to the user to install the counterweight, balance the tonearm and set the anti-skate level. While I commend the brand's vision, only being offered a cloth cover for the top makes me nervous about my more valuable vinyl in the collection.

The Bluetooth connectivity is quick and easy, as long as you turn off all other Bluetooth sources close to the turntable (it will connect to the strongest signal – you don’t get to pick). Obviously, users who are interested in sustainability will understand that those clear plastic shells that act as dust covers on most every other turntable are terrible for the environment. Disney+, for example, may have more movies and shows you like to watch than Peacock, or maybe vice versa? Lifting the tonearm into place sets the glass platter spinning, and I was impressed at how fast it gets up to speed — it’s on par with many direct-drive turntables I’ve used. Sure, there are plenty of live TV streaming deals if you want to watch online, but what if you want traditional cable?The flashing light on the Bluetooth button indicates that the turntable is unable to connect to any speaker. It's an automatic belt-drive turntable with a built-in pre-amp and USB connectivity for converting your favorite vinyl to digital files. The company focuses on sustainability above all things, and while that has many benefits, it does come at a premium (which isn't necessarily bad).