Sony PS-LX3BT Bluetooth Automatic Turntable
- Fully automatic start, stop and tonearm return
- 33 1/3 and 45 rpm, belt drive
- Bluetooth with aptX Adaptive, up to 96kHz/24bit
- Switchable phono EQ for inputs with or without phono stage
- Moving magnet cartridge, 3.5 g stylus pressure, plus or minus 0.5 g
- Die cast aluminum platter, aluminum tonearm
- 3.5 kg, 16.93 x 14.45 x 4.72 inches
- 1 year warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An easy, hands off record player that streams to Bluetooth speakers or plugs into a stereo through its built-in cable. Full automation favors convenience over adjustment, since the listing names no tonearm settings.
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ASIN: B0G96H73JDModel: PS-LX3BTCategory: Turntables
Overview
Not a manual deck that needs a steady hand, this Sony turntable lifts, plays and returns its tonearm at the press of a button. A belt drive spins an aluminum platter, and sound leaves over Bluetooth or through a built-in cable with a switchable phono stage.
Buy it for record playback without fuss: automatic arm control spares the stylus from shaky drops, and the switchable phono EQ lets it feed a receiver or powered speakers. The audio cable is built in, so its length is fixed.
Who it's for
Living rooms with a soundbar or Bluetooth headphones are the natural home, since the deck streams and also feeds a stereo without a separate phono preamp. Hands-on vinyl hobbyists who want to tune the arm should look at a manual deck.
Pros and cons
- One button auto start, stop and return
- Bluetooth with aptX Adaptive
- Built-in switchable phono EQ
- Aluminum die cast platter
- Audio cable is built in, not detachable
- No manual tonearm adjustments listed
- Only two playback speeds
Performance notes
Sound starts with the moving magnet cartridge tracking the groove on a pivot bearing aluminum arm, then passes through the built-in phono EQ when it is switched on. Over Bluetooth, the codec your speaker supports sets the ceiling, and aptX Adaptive gives the higher resolution path. The belt drive turns the die cast platter for stable rotation.
Specifications
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | PS-LX3BT |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 3.5 kg |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 16.93 x 14.45 x 4.72 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Record speeds | 33 1/3 and 45 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric, AC adapter |
| Power Consumption | 1.8 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, RCA via built-in audio cable |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Turntable, aluminum platter, rubber slip mat, dust cover, 2 dust cover attachment pieces, 7-inch record adaptor, AC adapter |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Drive type | Belt drive, fully automatic |
| Tonearm | Pivot bearing aluminum |
| Cartridge | Moving magnet |
| Bluetooth codec | Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, up to 96kHz/24bit |
| Platter | Silver aluminum die cast |
| Preamp | Built-in switchable phono EQ |
| Stylus | Stylus pressure 3.5 g, plus or minus 0.5 g |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Sony PS-LX3BT?
The listing names the turntable, an aluminum platter, a rubber slip mat, a dust cover with 2 attachment pieces, an adaptor for 7-inch records and an AC adapter. Speakers and an amplifier are not included.
Can the Sony PS-LX3BT connect to speakers without a phono input?
Yes. Switch the built-in phono EQ on to feed powered speakers or a receiver without a phono input, or off for a component with a dedicated phono input.
Does the Sony PS-LX3BT have built-in speakers?
No. It plays through Bluetooth speakers, headphones or soundbars, or through wired components using its built-in audio cable.
Where is the 45 rpm adaptor stored on the PS-LX3BT?
It stows in a slot beneath the deck.