The latter is what you want for playing records, while the former allows you to use the turntable as a speaker for your phone or PC.

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Manufacturers employ this technique to stop the needle from skipping out of the groove, but it can wear out your vinyl quicker than you might like. But the miracles of modern technology made it possible to listen to music without disturbing the people near or around the record player, which is fantastic if you ask me.The Eastwood hybrid turntable features a sleek, classic design, molding upgraded features with classic Victrola sound. The record player was tested by Caroline in her home using both the in-built speakers and an external Bluetooth speaker. Previously, she lent her expertise to the likes of Expert Reviews, IT Pro, Coach, The Week, and more. All that needs to be done is to remove the protective needle cover and any other packaging and plug in the turntable. The spartan control layout helps maintain the clean lines of the Eastwood, you’re provided with only the controls you need and nothing more.

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The Victrola Eastwood 3-Speed Bluetooth Turntable makes a strong case for a budget (it costs about what two Taylor Swift LPs would set you back right now) option designed for apartments and smaller homes with music listening as just one of the functions of a room. In the same breath, they also mentioned that The Eastwood’s sound quality is amazing, and they likely didn’t even really need Bluetooth speakers. Gear4music Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN 706272) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Klarna Bank AB (publ) and V12 Retail Finance. The Victrola Eastwood will suit vinyl newcomers, fresh collectors and anyone with limited space in their home. The bass never sounds deep enough, and the tiny speakers do little justice to any albums with depth or nuance.Keeping with the general suitability for younger music lovers, the Eastwood works independently without needing additional speakers. Combine this with a headphone jack for privacy and Bluetooth Speaker connectivity, and you’ll have one heckuva listening experience on your hands!

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An external sound system would absolutely help to enhance the experience, but for those short on space, the in-built speakers are good enough. By far, the best listening experience was playing the albums via Bluetooth through my FIIL CANVIIS Pro headphones, which I reviewed way back in 2017. The audio output of the Eastwood is perfectly adequate, and most people won't notice or miss the slight lack of depth and bass.If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you.

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You can also stream your favorite albums to an external Bluetooth speaker through our exclusive Vinyl Stream technology. I popped it on the turntable, turned up the volume, and it transported me back to 1989 when the album was originally released! And so, the Eastwood doesn't require additional speakers and can even function as a Bluetooth speaker on its own.The RCA out ports worked great as well since they were wired through my Yamaha home theater receiver and out to some really good Sony speakers. as real users, posing a threat to a site’s security, so the site sometimes runs random security checks.