Turntables — Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT

The AT-LP70XBT is a belt-drive turntable with Bluetooth connectivity from Audio-Technica, built with a convenient pre-installed dual-moving-magnet cartridge. The AT-LP70XBT brings Audio-Technica's considered engineering to an accessible, wireless-capable analogue playback platform.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive with a DC motor, and a die-cast aluminium platter. A pre-installed AT-VM95C dual moving-magnet stereo cartridge - Audio-Technica's own accomplished design - removes cartridge-selection uncertainty for the buyer. Wow and flutter is under 0.25%, with signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 55dB. At 400 x 330 x 110mm and 2.9kg, the AT-LP70XBT maintains a compact, accessible turntable chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect a straightforward, dependable vinyl playback experience reflecting the accessible, ready-to-play design philosophy, with the built-in Bluetooth connectivity offering genuine wireless streaming flexibility.

Pairing

Because the cartridge ships pre-installed and factory-matched, the AT-LP70XBT arrives ready to play directly with any amplifier offering a phono input, and the built-in Bluetooth connectivity adds wireless streaming to compatible speakers or headphones.

Alternatives

Audio-Technica's own AT-LP3XBT offers a related model without a pre-installed cartridge within the same broader Bluetooth-equipped catalogue.