Belt-drive audio turntable Sony PS-LX5BT Automatic, Bluetooth aptX/aptX-Adaptive/SBC, Black, 430×367×118 mm

Sony PS-LX5BT is a fully automatic belt-drive turntable designed for vinyl playback with both wired and wireless output options. The unit supports 33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds and includes a built-in phono preamp and line-out for easy connection to amplifiers or active speakers. Its one-piece cabinet, aluminium tonearm and die-cast aluminium platter with a high-grip rubber mat are intended to reduce vibration and ensure stable playback. The turntable is compact and finished in black.

Advantages

The PS-LX5BT offers one-touch automatic operation for simple use, while the MM cartridge with a specified stylus pressure (2.0 g ± 0.5 g) aims to deliver detailed, consistent sound with reduced record wear. Adjustable gain (LOW/MEDIUM/HIGH) and a gold-plated audio output provide flexibility for matching different audio systems and ensuring a clean wired signal. Bluetooth wireless streaming with support for SBC, Qualcomm aptX and aptX Adaptive allows high-resolution wireless audio to compatible headphones or speakers. Precision construction and premium audio circuitry are used to minimise distortion and vibration during playback.

Suitable for

• Home listeners who want both wired and wireless vinyl playback
• Users seeking a compact automatic turntable for easy setup and operation
• Those who want Bluetooth streaming from a turntable to headphones or speakers

Key specifications

• Drive type: fully automatic belt-drive
• Playback speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM
• Cartridge type: MM cartridge; stylus pressure 2.0 g ± 0.5 g
• Outputs: built-in phono preamp, line-out (gold-plated audio jack)
• Wireless: Bluetooth with SBC, Qualcomm aptX and aptX Adaptive support
• Construction: one-piece cabinet, aluminium tonearm, die-cast aluminium platter, anti-slip rubber mat
• Colour: Black; Dimensions: 430 × 367 × 118 mm; Weight: 3.5 kg

How to use

Place the turntable on a stable, level surface and connect to power. Lift the dust cover and place a record on the platter, ensuring it sits flat against the mat. Select the required speed (33 1/3 or 45 RPM) and press the one-touch play control to start automatic operation; the tonearm will lift, move to the record and begin playback. Use the line-out or Bluetooth to route audio to your speakers or headphones. Adjust the gain switch (LOW/MEDIUM/HIGH) to match the input sensitivity of your connected system. After playback, stop the player and close the dust cover to protect the unit and media.

Recommendations

For best results, place the turntable away from heavy vibration sources, keep the stylus and records clean, and match the gain setting to your amplifier or speaker input. When using Bluetooth, ensure the receiving device supports the chosen codec (aptX/aptX Adaptive) to benefit from improved wireless audio quality.