Fosi Audio's New Arrivals 2026
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OBI3 G2 Turntable with Bluetooth and Phono Preamp | Kanto Audio
The OBI3 G2 features a built-in speed sensor that constantly monitors the motor to ensure absolute timing accuracy.
A Legendary Hi-Fi Company Just Breathed New Life Into Its Older Speakers
Marshall's new Heddon is a $300 wireless hub that enables multi-room audio grouping and Wi-Fi streaming for its existing Bluetooth home speakers using Auracast technology, supporting services like Spotify Connect and AirPlay. It works wirelessly with the brand's third-generation speakers (Acton III, Stanmore III, Woburn III) and can connect older models via wired RCA outputs, while also featuring RCA inputs for streaming vinyl records throughout the home. The Heddon is available now with promotional discounts: half off when purchasing one speaker, or free with the purchase of two or more.
Outgrown Your Starter Record Player? Here’s How to Shop for a Quality Turntable.
Belt-drive turntables are cheaper and isolate the platter from motor vibration but require periodic belt replacement, while direct-drive systems offer consistent speed and superior reliability at higher cost, with DJs favoring them for their precision. Beyond motor type, buyers should consider whether they need a built-in phono preamp (convenient for beginners, but external preamps offer more flexibility), the quality of the phono cartridge (which significantly affects sound and is replaceable), and optional features like Bluetooth connectivity (which digitizes the signal but adds flexibility) and USB digitization capability. Ease-of-use factors like speed adjustment, tonearm tracking force adjustment, cue levers, and auto-return functions vary by model and should match your priorities and listening habits.
How to Connect Your New Turntable to Any Audio System
Connecting a modern turntable to contemporary audio systems requires understanding the phono preamp, a specialized component that processes the turntable's signal before it reaches speakers or headphones. The specific connection method depends on your equipment: receivers and some powered speakers have built-in phono preamps for direct connection, while Bluetooth turntables offer wireless streaming, and Wi-Fi speakers require either analog connections or additional devices like music streamers to avoid costly intermediaries. The article walks through each scenario—from traditional receivers to wireless headphones to Sonos systems—explaining which components you need and where potential bottlenecks occur, such as needing a standalone phono preamp when neither your turntable nor speakers have one built in.
Wireless Vinyl: How I Got a Record Player Connected to Our AirPlay Music System [Updated]
The author describes a DIY solution for playing vinyl records wirelessly throughout a home using modern AirPlay-compatible speaker systems, since no manufacturers offer AirPlay-ready turntables. By combining a standard turntable with a built-in preamp, a Bluetooth audio transmitter, a Bluetooth receiver, and Mac software utilities (Line-In and AirFoil), he created a system that routes vinyl audio from a game room turntable to speakers in multiple rooms across the house. While admittedly a workaround, the setup successfully enables the nostalgic experience of playing physical records on demand anywhere in the home.