Other nice touches include four rubber buttons on the right of the deck to select 33 1/3 or 45 RPM speeds, start/pause or scroll between modes (more on this later). It adds real value, especially for fledgling vinyl collectors who now have Bluetooth streaming as a backup while continuing to add to their LP stash.

Lenco LS-100WD Turntable with Hi-Fi Speakers - Oak Wood

The LS-300's built-in Bluetooth receiver allows you to effortlessly stream music from your smartphone or tablet. Naturally, seasoned turntable users will run through these steps as a matter of course, but for a younger vinyl novice it could be fiddly and off-putting. Although some affordable turntables include a Bluetooth transmitter (see Pro-Ject’s TONE turntable or Sony’s five-star Sony PS-LX310BT) to send the music spinning on your deck to your Bluetooth headphones or separate Bluetooth speaker, the Lenco houses a Bluetooth 5.If you’re using the speakers provided, set-up is easy as pie, with two separate cables for the external speakers being all you need to conquer – alongside the power, of course. Jones’s diction in this song is unparalleled but here we’re missing an extra ounce of conviction and the unwavering sense of rhythm we know should be present in his vocal against the pared-back banjo, drum beat and simple chord accompaniment. That lets you play music from your phone or another Bluetooth device to the player's four onboard speakers, allowing you to forego your vinyl collection entirely if you wish. Whether you want to create an intimate atmosphere or set the tone for a party, these speakers have you covered.

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As for the turntable itself, the deck consists of what you would usually find on a modern turntable with a speed selection switch, power LED light indicator and auto-stop switch. As I lay back on my bed and listen to the familiar and comforting crackle of Carole King's Tapestry, I'm instantly at home.With its MDF casing and separate wooden speakers, this turntable exudes a timeless charm that fits seamlessly into any interior. The Lenco LS-300 has a plastic cover that keeps your Lenco dust-free when you don't use the turntable for a while. It’s a versatile look, suiting a cottage, or mid-century aesthetic, with the warm wooden tones serving the style well, or acting as an eye-catching counterpoint to more industrial tastes.