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He has over 20 years experience in AV, and has previously been on staff at Digital Trends and Reviewed.Sony is releasing a new turntable for the first time since 2019. Two, in fact. The entry-level PS-LX3BT ($399.99) and step-up PS-LX5BT ($499.99) are designed for easy operation with both wired and Bluetooth hi-res audio.Both turntables include one-button automatic playback — which starts the turntable, raises and lowers the tonearm on the vinyl, and returns the tonearm to its resting position once the record ends — a transparent dust cover to keep colored vinyl printings visible as the record plays, and a built-in switchable EQ to select between phono and line-level output. A USB output allows you to convert your vinyl to a digital file and has a three-level output gain selector with low, mid, and high settings. The two turntables also support 96kHz/24-bit wireless aptX Adaptive hi-res Bluetooth audio.The LX3BT uses a moving magnet cartridge with 3.5g of stylus pressure, while the more expensive 5BT’s high-precision moving magnet cartridge has a stylus pressure of 2g. Sony did not reveal who manufactures the cartridges.The LX5BT has detachable RCA cables (the LX3BT’s are hardwired) so you can use either the included set or your own if you need a different length. It also has a lightweight aluminum platter with a rubber slip mat to keep your records stable and help reduce vibrations. (Sony didn’t specify the LX3BT’s platter or mat materials.) The step-up turntable also uses higher-quality electronic components to reduce noise and distortion.These could be the last turntables released by Sony’s home entertainment business as we know it. With Tuesday’s announcement that Sony and TCL are exploring a new joint venture that would bring Sony’s TVs and home audio equipment under a new entity with TCL holding the majority of shares, the future feels up in the air.The PS-LX3BT is available for preorder now with a February release, while the PS-LX5BT will be available in April.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.John HigginsCloseJohn HigginsSenior Reviewer, TVs & AudioPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by John HigginsAudioCloseAudioPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All AudioNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechMost PopularMost PopularWhat a Sony and TCL partnership means for the future of TVsVolvo aims for an EV reset with the new EX60 crossoverHow much can a city take?Everyone can hear your TV in their headphones using this transmitterAnthropic’s new Claude ‘constitution’: be helpful and honest, and don’t destroy humanityThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. 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Sony has re-entered the turntable market with the announcement of two new models, the PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT, marking its first turntable releases since 2019. These turntables are targeted at both novice vinyl enthusiasts and those upgrading from simpler all-in-one audio systems. The PS-LX3BT, priced at $399.99, and the PS-LX5BT at $499.99, feature one-button automatic playback, a transparent dust cover to preserve the visual appeal of vinyl records, and a switchable EQ for selecting between phono and line-level output. Both models include a USB output capable of converting vinyl to digital files, offering a three-level output gain selector (low, mid, and high). A key feature across both turntables is support for high-resolution wireless audio via aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, achieving a 96kHz/24-bit signal.

The PS-LX3BT utilizes a moving magnet cartridge with a 3.5g stylus pressure, while the PS-LX5BT incorporates a higher-precision moving magnet cartridge with a 2g stylus pressure. Sony has not yet disclosed the manufacturer of these cartridges. The PS-LX5BT includes detachable RCA cables, allowing users greater flexibility in their audio connections, and a lightweight aluminum platter with a rubber slip mat for stability and to minimize vibrations. Sony has not specified the material of the LX3BT's platter or mat. Notably, the step-up turntable features enhanced electronic components aimed at reducing noise and distortion.

The release of these turntables arrives amidst significant changes within Sony’s home entertainment division. Sony is currently exploring a joint venture with TCL, potentially shifting Sony's TVs and audio equipment under TCL’s majority ownership. This strategic move creates uncertainty regarding the future of Sony’s established product lines, and the PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT represent a final chapter in Sony’s direct involvement with consumer turntables as it currently exists. Pre-orders for the PS-LX3BT are already open, with a February release date, while the PS-LX5BT is slated for availability in April.