Considering a complete wireless turntable setup? I've created 4 simple vinyl systems, featuring Bluetooth and Sonos-compatible options

Date:
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000

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Want to get into wire-free vinyl but don't know how to start? You'll need a nice simple system and this little quartet all come recommended by an audio editor.

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Seen a turntable complete with stunning vinyl collection and want to get in
on that? I applaud you; records are beautiful things and sales of them help remunerate the bands we love much more effectively than meagre streaming royalties.

But perhaps you looked at my getting started with vinyl feature, with its explanation on the four components of any system (turntable, pre-amp, power amp and speakers) and thought 'Uh-oh, sounds a bit tricky Becky I'll come
back when I have more time/a better plan/more cash to splash'. And as we all know, we may never have an abundance of these things but I'm here to let you know that you can still get on board with vinyl. How? You simplify. Article continues below You may like Sony PS-LX5BT review: the turntable with big shoes to fill, that fills them beautifully FiiO TT13 turntable review: an attractive, beginner-friendly turntable with integrated lighting and good Bluetooth support Sony updates a cult-favorite cheap Bluetooth turntable with two new models These four systems all have three things in common: they contain one of the best turntables we've tested, they do it wirelessly
(either over Bluetooth or using a Sonos system, over your home Wi-Fi network) and they only contain two products. So, no fiddling with RCA cables and
buying hi-fi racks for your pre- and power-amp stack or receiver amplification here is squirrelled away into the casework of the speakers and no wires to trip over from each component.

I'm not dissing a passive analog hi-fi system (you'll get greater resolution that way) and you can adapt these setups over time if you want to build on them. However, in the first instance I think it's absolutely fine to simply get things up and spinning because enjoying an entire album on vinyl is a rare joy. Here are the products. Skip past the clicky links here for a brief summary of what I've partnered with what, and why. Don't worry, we got this! System 1 Sony PS-LX5BT Bluetooth turntable 399 at Amazon UK

Bose Soundlink Max portable Bluetooth speaker 399 at Amazon UK

System 2 Philips Fidelio FT1 (black) 299 at Richer Sounds

KEF LSX II LT wireless bookshelf speakers 899 at Amazon UK

System 3 Victrola Stream Carbon (works with Sonos) turntable 792.69 at
Amazon UK

Sonos Five speaker with Wi-Fi 549 at Amazon UK

System 4 Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT 194.97 at Electricshop 216.95 at Amazon 219 at Smart Home Sounds 219 at John Lewis

Kanto Ren 200W Powered Speaker System (with HDMI Arc) 599 at Amazon UK

System 1 simple but talented plug 'n' play listening Sony PS-LX5BT and Bose SoundLink Max : want punchy, fun-sounding vinyl with a speaker you can take outdoors if you fancy it? What you're getting here is a fuss-free 2026-issue Bluetooth turntable and big Bose speaker, for roughly the same money and
both gained a highly-commended 4.5 stars under intense review. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

This system is all about plug-and-play simplicity. The deck is automatic; there's a Bose app if you wanted to stereo pair two SoundLink Max speakers to the vinyl spinner. But to be clear: if you want something you can unbox and get up and running within 10 minutes, this is the setup for you. The best current deals on our System 1 picks Bose SoundLink Max 399.95 327.39 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices System 2 the step-up system with a CD player to boot

Philips Fidelio FT1 and KEF LSX II LT : did I mention that this deck also
has a CD player squirrelled into its base? Cool in a kind of retro, throw-it-all-in-one-box way, no? But make no mistake, this is an all-new
early 2026-release turntable, and it wowed us for its energetic and communicative sound and wealth of partnering opportunities under our in-depth review process. What to read next The best turntables you can buy: top record players for all budgets The best hi-fi kit we saw at CES 2026: an iconic turntable updated, Edifier's first eARC active speakers, and much more How to set up your new turntable and start collecting vinyl

So I've gone straight to the top with the wireless speakers I'd pick to go with it. Yes, the KEFs are a little pricier than other options in this roundup, but if you've got the extra to spend, they'll reward you handsomely as our five-star review shows. The best current deals on our System 2 picks KEF LSX II LT Wireless Bookshelf Speaker 899 View See all prices We check
over 250 million products every day for the best prices System 3 the Sonos option

Victrola Stream Carbon and Sonos Five : you don't have to buy a Sonos Five here; this handsome turntable will work with any existing Sonos setup you may have already including soundbars. I've put the Five with it in this list because it's my hi-fi choice where Sonos is concerned. I'm often asked about turntables that might work with the Sonos Arc under the TV so you needn't start buying more and more speaker boxes. Well, this is that deck. Victrola does make a cheaper Sonos-compatible spinner called the Stream Onyx, but for me the smart money stays here; if you want to get into vinyl but don't have the necessary passive speakers, cartridge knowledge, pre-amp and power amp plus all of the cabling ready to go at home but do have a Sonos speaker,
even a legacy one based on the S1 system you just found your turntable. The best current deals on our System 3 picks Sonos Five 489 View See all prices Victrola Stream Carbon 899 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices System 4 the slightly more niche, fresh buys

Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT and Kanto Ren : honestly, this is my favorite ready-to-roll system of the lot. This Audio-Technica deck is great for fledgling owners (thanks to a serviceable preamp and lovely tactile automatic operation) but it's still the real deal; the build quality is exceptional for the remarkably humble outlay. And just look at these bijou-but-beautiful tangerine speakers! As we said in our glowing five-star review, they're tasteful-lookin but with an incredible breadth of connectivity including Bluetooth, which is important here and huge, robust sound for their diminutive proportions. Oh, and if you wanted to hard-wire them to your TV theyd beat any and every TV soundbar into a pulp at 599 (and its barely even
a competition). The best current deals on our System 4 picks Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT 216.95 View See all prices Low Stock Kanto Ren 654 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
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