Best Record Players Thrifter 2020

Record collecting can be an expensive hobby, and finding the right player is the first major hurdle you'll need to cross when you're initially getting started. While turntables can be expensive and require additional components to work correctly such as external speakers or an A/V receiver, record players offer an affordable, all-in-one solution that makes listening to vinyl records much easier. We've gathered six of the best models available so you can discover an entry-level record player that will have you spinning your favorite albums in no time.

Best in versatility: Victrola Navigator 8-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player & Multimedia Center

Staff Pick

Victrola's Navigator is much more than a record player. Along with built-in speakers and a 3-speed turntable, this multimedia center features integrated CD and cassette players, along with an AM/FM radio, Bluetooth functionality, and an AUX input. It's even able to digitize your vinyl records and convert them into MP3 files!

$125 at Amazon

Best look: Voksun 3-speed Record Player

This retro-inspired record player is designed with natural wood and makes the perfect entry-level option. It includes 3 speeds as well as AM/FM radio, an AUX input, and dual stereo speakers. It's Bluetooth enabled, too.

$90 at Amazon

Best portable player: LP&No.1 Portable Suitcase Record Player

On the hunt for a portable record player? This model by LP&No.1 is built into a suitcase and has a handle to make it easier to bring wherever you want to play your records. This 3-speed record player comes in two different colors and includes an AUX input so you can connect other devices. External speakers can be connected as well.

$47 at Amazon

Classic style: Wockoder 3-Speed Record Player

With three speeds, this vinyl record player can play all of your 7", 10", and 12" records. Plus, with its Bluetooth functionality, you can wirelessly stream music to the speakers from other devices like your phone so you can play any other songs you want to hear.

$59 at Amazon

Record to MP3: Ion Audio Max LP Vinyl Record Player

Wishing you could have your records as digital files on your computer or smartphone? The Ion Audio Max LP has a USB port and includes ION's EZ Conversion software to make it easy to rip tracks from your records and convert them to MP3. It features a protective dust cover, built-in stereo speakers, and an AUX input.

$86 at Amazon

Move to the music: Byron Statics Suitcase Record Player

Available in four different designs, the Byron Statics Suitcase Record Player is built for portability and makes listening to your favorite records easy with built-in stereo speakers and three-speed functionality. There's also Bluetooth, an AUX input, and a carrying handle so you can take it with you anywhere.

$41 at Amazon

The vinyl choice

Choosing the right record player shouldn't just come down to how it looks. Each of the options above includes a few varying features meaning your music listening experience will differ with each one. For instance, while a majority of the models above allow you to play music wirelessly from your phone using Bluetooth, there are a couple of models which don't have that functionality such as the Ion Audio Max LP Record Player. However, where this model lacks Bluetooth, it makes up for it with a USB port that you can use to digitize your records and turn them into MP3s on your computer. That becomes extremely handy for any Vinyl-only bonus tracks you may enjoy.

Victrola's Navigator 8-in-1 Record Player and Multimedia Center takes the top spot on our list for its stellar range of abilities. Not only can it play any records in your collection, but it can also play all of your CDs, cassettes, your favorite radio stations, and more. It has Bluetooth functionality built-in so you can wirelessly stream music, and there's also an AUX input and a headphone jack for other ways to listen. Plus, just like the Ion Audio Max LP player above, this model can record your records to MP3 so you can listen to them on your phone or computer whenever you'd like.

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