Deciding on whether to buy a product like AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable or perhaps Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable vs Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable

AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable specs

AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable
 Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable specs

Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable
Type: Turntable

Type: Turntable

Colour: Grey

Colour: Black wood

TURNTABLE FEATURES

TURNTABLE FEATURES

Drive method: Belt drive

Drive method: Belt drive

Stylus: Replaceable diamond stylus needle

Stylus: Replaceable stylus needle

Playback speed: – 45 RPM
– 33 1/3 RPM

Playback speed: – 78 RPM
– 45 RPM
– 33 1/3 RPM

Cartridges: Moving magnet

Conversion: Converts vinyl to digital formats

Operation: Fully automatic

Cartridges: Ceramic

Features: Integrated switchable preamplifier

Operation: Manual

CONNECTIVITY

Features: Bluetooth connectivity

CONNECTIVITY
Inputs: No

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack

Inputs: Aux-in x 1

WiFi: No

Outputs: – RCA x 1
– 3.5 mm jack x 1
– USB 2.0

POWER

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

POWER
Power options: Mains

Power consumption: – On-mode: 2 W
– Standby: 0.2 W
– Annual: 17.52 kWh

Power options: Mains

GENERAL

Auto standby / power off mode: Yes

GENERAL
Box contents: – Audio Technica AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable
– Rubber mat
– Dust cover
– Platter with drive belt
– Counterweight
– AT-HS3 Headshell with AT91R VM stereo cartridge
– 45 RPM adapter
– Power cable

Dimensions: 242 x 529 x 485 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable
– Slipmat
– RCA to Aux cable
– Aux cable
– USB cable
– Power adapter
– 45 RPM adapter
– User manual

Weight: 5.2 kg

Dimensions: 122 x 387 x 310 mm (H x W x D)

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Weight: 2.9 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £139

Price: £69.97

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 20

Review Score: 8.1 / 10

Review Score: 9.9 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable or Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 40 products in the same category as AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable, which is the Turntables category. Of these 40 products the average price was £174.50, the most expensive was £529.99 and the cheapest was just £18. We then looked at the price of the 40 in the same as the Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable, which of course the average was £174.50, top price was £529.99 and cheapest £18.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Audio Technica and Jam, the average was £129.71 for Audio Technica, £38.23 for Jam. The max for each was £299/£79.99 and minimum was £55/£9.99

Price analysis of AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable

Price analysis of Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable

  • AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable
  • Vinyl playback
  • Two speeds
  • RCA
  • Listen to any recordGet started building your vinyl collection with the Audio Technica AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable. Running at both 331/3 and 45 RPM speeds, it’ll play just about any post-1960 record out there. With a switch for 7‚Äù records, it’ll even play those limited edition 7‚Äù singles too.Fully automaticNo need to panic-dash back to your turntable when the LP finishes. It’s fully automatic, so the platter automatically stops and the tonearm returns to its rest as soon as the album’s over. That means your records won’t get scratched, and you won’t need to manually place the needle down on that brand new single you’ve been eagerly waiting to hear.Removable dustcoverA transparent and removable cover protects the AT-LP2X Turntable from dust so that the stylus is always clean and your music sounds crisp.
  • Product codes:
  • Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable
  • Vinyl to digital conversion for PC / Mac
  • Three speeds
  • USB / aux-in / RCA
  • Full manual control
  • Top features:- Play all your classic records with 78 RPM playback- Bluetooth connectivity offers wire-free listening- Convert your vinyl to digital to listen on the go- Dust cover keeps your record player clean and maintains performancePlay all your classic recordsDig out even the oldest records in your collection and listen all over again, with the Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable. As well as the ability to play the usual 33 and 45 RPM speeds, it can play 78 RPM vinyl too. That means you can seamlessly switch from the latest LPs to classics from decades ago, and enjoy the same superb performance.Bluetooth connectivityThere’s no need for cables diminishing the stylish look of your music centre. The Jam Play Stream features Bluetooth connectivity, letting you connect your turntable to your speakers without the hassle and hazard of trailing cables. So, even if you don’t have the space for your speakers to sit next to the turntable unit, you can connect them from the other side of the room and get stuck into the albums you love.Convert your vinyl to digitalLet’s face it, vinyl is great, but it’s not the most practical way to listen to music. For the albums that get you through the daily commute, the Jam HX-TT500BWD Play Stream Turntable can convert your vinyl to mp3 when you plug it into your PC or Mac. From there, you can download files to your smartphone or tablet, for easy listening on the go. Enjoy your favourite artists across a range of formats, wherever you are.Dust coverKeep your record player performing consistently and preserve your records by using the Jam Play Stream’s dust cover. It stops dirt and dust from getting onto your records, preventing the needle from losing its groove and slipping in the middle of the track. It also reduces how often your record turntable needs to be cleaned, so you can get straight into the music without having to think about maintenance.
  • Product codes: 5010777146097

What’s better AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable or Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable?

There are obviously a number of differences between AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable and Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £139 cost of AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable is closer to the expectation you had than the £69.97 pricep point of Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable and Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Jam Play Stream HX-TT500BWD Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable scores 8.7 out of 10 from 20 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Turntables as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP2X Belt Drive Turntable



Rating:
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