Best Starter Turntable - SONY PS-LX310BT

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Published 2021-04-14
Is this the BEST starter turntable?

This is an average user's perspective on the Sony PS-LX310BT turntable, as well as some thoughts on vinyl in general from a relatively new listener. If you were interested in vinyl but didn't really know where to start, I hope this video helps you out and can point you in the right direction!

AT-LP60X vs Sony PS-LX310BT:    • AT-LP60X vs SONY PS-LX310BT: Budget T...  
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LINKS TO ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

TURNTABLES
SONY TURNTABLE: amzn.to/3kWGXHB
AUDIO-TECHNICA LP60X:amzn.to/39WEHtH
FLUANCE RT-80: amzn.to/3BauEwQ
FLUANCE RT-81: amzn.to/3kUw35d

SPEAKERS:
MICCA PB42X (GREAT Powered Speakers) - amzn.to/3mJ5HDE
(You only need to hook the Turntable into these and you're good to go. No receiver or amp required.)
MICCA MB42X (Desk Passive Speakers): amzn.to/3omJEnP
Requires an Amp
PIONEER BOOKSHELF PASSIVE SPEAKERS: amzn.to/3dcR1Z5

AMPS:
DESK AMP SMSL AD-18: amzn.to/2Y9x28Q
SMSL SA50 (Great Cheap Amp): amzn.to/3qA2NSL
YAMAHA AV RECEIVER: amzn.to/3gc6FpL

USB B to A CABLE: amzn.to/3zZrbzQ
VINYL CLEANING BRUSH: amzn.to/39RWMsL
SONY XM3's: amzn.to/3kWGk0N
SONY XM4's: amzn.to/3a6feyd




VINYL SHOWN:
Good Kid, Maad City: amzn.to/3g6p732
The Eminem Show: amzn.to/3mJhpNf
Without Fear - Dermot Kennedy: amzn.to/3tcCt1a
Monsters - The Midnight: amzn.to/3g5jL7X
Zaba - Glass Animals: amzn.to/3mJ1JK7
Cowboy Bebop: amzn.to/3g6TUwG
Worlds - Porter Robinson: amzn.to/3g2jqmB
The Incredible True Story - Logic: amzn.to/3uG2BSk


DESK SETUP:
Lamp with Shelves - amzn.to/3wGzVLf
Phillips Hue Starter Kit - amzn.to/3qz5C8u

PS: the above links are affiliate links

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:12 PERSPECTIVE
00:54 DESIGN AND SETUP
3:20 MODERN LOOK, MODERN FEATURES
5:05 VINYL IMPRESSIONS
6:32 FINAL MUSINGS
7:19 OUTRO



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SHOUTS TO STEPHEN HOFFMEISTER PHOTOGRAPHY

Thanks to Stephen for loaning me his Canon 5DMARK IV and some memory cards to shoot this with!
Check out his portfolio of work here:
www.instagram.com/hoffmeister_photography/


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MUSIC


INTRO MUSIC:
Floating by Smith The Mister smiththemister.bandcamp.com/
Smith The Mister bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT​
Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/floating-smith-the-mister​
Music promoted by Audio Library    • Floating – Smith The Mister (No Copyr...  

ADDITIONAL MUSIC:
Clocks by Smith The Mister smiththemister.bandcamp.com/
Smith The Mister bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT​
Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/al-clocks​
Music promoted by Audio Library    • Clocks – Smith The Mister (No Copyrig...  

ADDITIONAL MUSIC
Underground Stars by Loxbeats spoti.fi/34tPBBO​
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/underground-stars​
Music promoted by Audio Library    • Underground Stars – Loxbeats (No Copy...  

MIDDLE/OUTRO MUSIC:
FLOW by LiQWD
www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd​
spoti.fi/2RPd66h​
apple.co/2TZtpeG​
www.instagram.com/liqwyd​
www.facebook.com/LiQWYD/​
www.patreon.com/LiQWYD



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Really proud of the way this video turned out! I wanted to practice using some high-grade gear with this one, so I picked up my own Rode VideoMic NTG and borrowed my friend Stephen's camera and memory card in order to step things up a bit. (hope to save up for my own camera soon).

I had to make a lot of tweaks to the script in the edit, and had to reshoot an entire section, but ended up building it into the video in an organic way that I felt made it better than it was originally. With my last video I was chasing perfection a little bit, but I learned a lot making it, and applied it here. This was by far the smoothest production (besides the reshoots) and edit process I had, and I think it turned out great. If you have any constructive feedback to share, please let me know in the comments, and thanks again for stopping by.

Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed your time here!


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All Comments (21)
  • @nloop
    Hey guys! Just posted a new video comparing this Turntable against the Audiotechnica AT LP60X since many of you asked for it! Check it out at the link in the description!
  • @efandmk3382
    I'm an old guy who has been collecting vinyl since I was a child in the late 1960s. Recently, my Sony turntable from the mid 1980s refused to power up just one last time. It took me awhile to find a replacement that I could live with. That happened to be the Sony PS lx 310 BT. Surprisingly, it sounds better than most turntables costing twice as much. And it sounds as good as many of the vintage audiophile turntables from the 70s and eighties. It is not a "starter" unit, because there is absolutely no reason to upgrade.
  • @HowToGames1
    Wait wot how do you have such a small amount of subscribers, this video is so well made
  • @DreadfulUtopia
    I agree with what you said at roughly 7:00 - I listen to Jhene Aiko's Souled Out on Vinyl because it feels warm and the vocals resonate throughout my body, it's an experience for me. But when I'm listening to stuff like Allie X, I mostly just stream it on Spotify because it feels like the music was "meant" for digital.
  • @SeregorMax
    Hi! That's the review I needed! I'm in love with the minimalistic look and the overall design of this turntable - to not mention its functionalities - and your video helped me clarify most of the questions I had before hitting the Buy button! Thank you!
  • @RenardIIDX
    I was needing this! I am about to buy this exact TT and this is the best review done so far! Keep up the AMAZING quality!
  • @Kahnsie
    Just got this the other day and I'm in love with it. Looks amazing and I love that the needle does all the work. Super happy to start my collection!
  • @TDRKB
    Great review. I have been listening to vinyl for 50 years! I have kept all of my vinyl since buying them in my youth (I am so glad I did). I have been looking at another way to listen to my vinyl in my office and didn't want to buy a whole sound system for that purpose. Your comments re "modern features" make this an ideal purchase to solve my issue. I also appreciate the fact that you have spelt out the main attractiveness (and expense :-( ) of the vinyl experience. This turntable is on sale locally in Australia so based on your positive review I think I will be heading out of lockdown to buy this "essential household item".
  • @ronaldlouis562
    Ok….I’m getting this turntable because of how well you made this review, thank you!!!
  • @atomicspyful
    I brought one of these for my brand new house, it's still in the box, not gonna open it till i move it, this video made me happy with my choice ! will look great on a my planned lowboy and speakers
  • @glenda917
    I just got this, new album too, very clear, no crackles, hooked up to Bluetooth speakers. I am very happy.
  • I might have watched million videos on thousands of topics. This is by far the best review and hence my first comment on any of the videos I watch. To the point 👍👍👍
  • @davidhalley9795
    This is exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you for the review!
  • This video is awesome from the camera and edit quality to your details about the record player! I was looking to buy one and this has really helped! Thank you!
  • @R3DPixel
    Good content. Hope you keep pushing videos with this quality out and more often. Cheers from Portugal
  • @SCjuisy
    Fortunatly for me, it`s like in all of this reviews. Easy set up, works on phono, works with bluetooth and it has a really good sound. I am very happy with it. Really great for starters and convinient people.
  • @flemidav
    Looking at getting this as a Xmas present for my dad and this is the exact type of video I was hoping to find. Super informative and very well edited too. You officially earned a sub for your awesome video!
  • @Alterbensalt
    I’m going to jumping into vinyl soon, you gained a sub and can’t wait to see what you bring out
  • Just bought one yesterday! Thanks so much for your videos! Helped a lot choosing my first turn table ❤
  • @loui6244
    how does this guy only have 448 subscribers? This is some of the best production I've seen on a video