The player is made from sustainable materials, from the stylish bamboo plinth to the recycled aluminum alloy platter. The back of the House of Marley Stir It Up Wireless turntable has RCA output jacks, a USB connector for ripping final and a switch that turns the phono preamp on or off when you’re using a wired connection.

The fabric cover is actually a bit annoying, since you cannot use it when a record is playing (it would flop all over it). Choose the cork side for a natural aesthetic, or the Zoetrope side for a pop of colour (and an unexpected animation that comes with it*). Some entry-level turntables skip the dust cover entirely, but House of Marley has tried to deliver dust protection with a custom cloth cover that’s reminiscent of the fabric grandmothers drape over furniture in their living rooms.I activated the included anti-skate and set it to the recommended level of 2, but it still kept happening. It’s got RCA outs and a built-in (defetable) phono preamp if you want to plug directly into powered speakers or a receiver that lacks a phono stage.

The company focuses on sustainability above all things, and while that has many benefits, it does come at a premium (which isn't necessarily bad). Since the user has to set this up themselves, it took me a fair amount of time to balance it correctly. Paul has spent the past eight years testing and writing about gadgets and technology for the likes of Louder, T3 and TechRadar.

He might not have the wealth or the looks of Tony Stark, but when it comes to knowing about the latest cool kit, Paul would surely give Iron-Man a run for his money. Once paired, there is a master Bluetooth volume knob on the turntable itself—although you can control volume on the speaker as well.

Buffalo Soldier’s trumpet hits and Stir It Up‘s backup vocals land just right in the mids, while that extra treble helped make cymbals and hi-hats shimmer better. The flashing light on the Bluetooth button indicates that the turntable is unable to connect to any speaker. Fortunately, the company’s UK branch posted a setup video, and it reveals that the tracking weight is 2.

Make sure that the turntable is placed in a suitable location, away from direct sunlight, heat, vibrations, dust, cold, and humidity. These are both excellent pieces of kit, but if you want some alternatives, then take a look at our pick of the best record players , the best budget turntables, the best portable record players and the best Bluetooth record players. It took a couple minutes at most, and I was able to place my record immediately after and enjoy skip-free listening.

If you are still experiencing issues, try removing the power cord and all power supply devices, then re-plug in the unit after one minute.This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees. The item may be missing the original packaging or protective wrapping, or may be in the original packaging but not sealed. One of the world’s fastest growing plants, bamboo can grow up to a metre in height in just 24 hours – making it extremely renewable. Subtle enough to not be tacky, it gives the House Of Marley Stir It Up turntable an air of collectability.