![]() The ION Audio Air LP makes it onto our list of the best Bluetooth record players, but it's a few notches below our top choice, the Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT ($149/£179). ION Audio Air LP turntable review: The alternatives Perhaps unsurprisingly, we found that the overall quality was better when the turntable was connected to our speakers via wires, but it sounded perfectly fine when streamed via Bluetooth. ![]() Yes, the stylus is slightly loud, and yes, the detail is a little lacking at times, but on the whole this turntable delivers a nice balance, with the lows, mids and highs all sounding fairly solid. If, on the other hand, you expect precious little from such a small investment, then the ION Audio Air LP might just leave you nodding with satisfaction. If you're hoping for an audiophile listening experience (at this price?), then you're going to be disappointed. Your opinion of the ION Audio Air LP's sound quality is likely to depend on what you expect from it in the first place. However, you should note that the sapphire-coated ceramic stylus is not suitable for playing 78s, so you'll need to buy a separate stylus if you're planning to wheel out your grandfather's dusty old discs. The ION Audio Air LP enables you to play your records at 33 1/3, 45 or 78rpm. If you live in shared accommodation and don't want to upset your housemates, you can even hook up a pair of headphones and enjoy a bit of private listening. We found the stated 10-metre Bluetooth range to be just about accurate, but if you want to play your records without having to worry about your signal dropping out, there are also RCA outputs for connecting to speakers or a stereo system using cables. Pair it with your Bluetooth speaker using the button on the right-hand side of the plinth, and you'll be rocking and rolling within a few seconds. With Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in phono stage, the ION Audio Air LP provides an entirely fuss-free listening experience. ION Audio's EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software is a little on the simple side, lacking any kind of editing tools, but at least that makes it easy to use. As mentioned in the intro, users can rig it up to their Mac or PC using the included USB cable, and transfer their favourite records to digital files. ION Audio Air LP turntable offers an attractive set of features, especially considering the price.
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