Deciding on whether to buy a product like TEAC LP-R550A Turntable or perhaps ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless 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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TEAC LP-R550A Turntable vs ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless Turntable

TEAC LP-R550A Turntable specs

TEAC LP-R550A Turntable
 ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless Turntable specs

ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless Turntable
Type: Turntable

Type: Bluetooth wireless turntable

Colour: Black

Colour: Black ash

PERFORMANCE

FEATURES

Number of speakers: 2

CD player / changer: 1 disc CD changer

AUDIO FEATURES

TURNTABLE FEATURES

Supports high-resolution audio: Yes

Playback speeds: – 7”, 10”, 12”, 33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM vinyl
– Cassette tape
– CD

FEATURES

Conversion: Converts vinyl to digital formats

Conversion software included: Ez Vinyl Converter

CD player / changer: – 1 disc CD player
– Top-loading

Wireless: Bluetooth 4.0

Playable CD formats: – CD-R
– CD-RW

Integrated switchable pre-amplifier: Yes

Playback via aux-in: Yes

Integrated speakers: Yes

Controls: – Track Increment
– Function/REC Level/Select
– Volume
– Shuffle
– Repeat
– Program/Enter
– Fast Forward
– Preset
– Memory
– FM / AM tuning
– Record
– Play / pause / stop

Stylus: Ceramic stereo cartridge

TUNER & CLOCK

CONNECTIVITY

Radio: – FM
– AM

Wireless: Yes

TURNTABLE FEATURES

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

NFC: No

Playback speeds: 33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM vinyl

AirPlay: No

Conversion: – Converts vinyl to digital formats
– Converts tapes to digital formats

USB : USB 2.0 x 1

Integrated speakers: Yes

Outputs: – RCA x 1
– 3.5 mm jack x 1 (headphones)

CONNECTIVITY

POWER

Wireless: No

Power options: Mains

Bluetooth: No

Auto standby mode: Yes

NFC: No

GENERAL
AirPlay: No

USB : No

Box contents: – ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless Turntable
– 45 RPM adapter
– Quickstart guide
– Safety & warranty manual

Inputs: RCA x 1

Boxed dimensions: 315 x 437 x 527 mm (H x W x D)

Outputs: RCA x 1

Weight: 8.2 kg

POWER

Boxed weight: 9.2 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Power options: Mains

Normal power consumption: 3.5 W

GENERAL

Box contents: – Teac LP-R550A Turntable
– Owners manual
– Quick start guide for recording
– 45 RPM adaptor
– Remote control unit
– Batteries
– FM antenna
– AM antenna
– Turntable cover
– Stereo RCA cable
– Hinge x 2

Boxed dimensions: 310 x 570 x 460 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 8.5 kg

Price: £299.99

Price: £149

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.6 / 10

Review Score: 8.9 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy TEAC LP-R550A Turntable or ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless 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 TEAC LP-R550A 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 ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless 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 Teac and ION, the average was £309.99 for Teac, £102.24 for ION. The max for each was £349.99/£249.99 and minimum was £279.99/£9.99

Price analysis of TEAC LP-R550A Turntable

Price analysis of ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless Turntable

  • TEAC LP-R550A Turntable
  • Vinyl / tape to digital conversion for PC
  • Three speeds
  • CD / cassette player / FM/AM radio
  • Aux-in
  • Built-in speaker
  • Top features:- Playback and copy records, cassettes and radio programmes – Multitalented unit with a 3-speed turntable, CD player, radio and tape deck – Connect any external analog source to the AUX inputs to record the content onto CD – Classic wooden exterior brings a touch of timeless style to any room Playback and copyIn a world where technology is advancing faster than ever, hold on to those treasured vinyls, cassettes and radio programmes with the Teac LP-R550A Turntable.In addition to being able to playback these audio formats, you can also copy them onto CD-R and CD-RW or convert them to a digital file, so you take your favourite songs from the 70’s with you on your commute, or share your daughter’s radio interview with friends and family. With cassettes becoming obsolete, this is a great way to preserve and duplicate tapes that you can no longer buy.Multitalented unitWith a cassette playback deck, a CD recorder and player, an AM/FM radio, a 3-speed turntable and an auxiliary input, the LP-R550A Turntable is the ultimate all-in-one audio playback device. It is a serious piece of audio equipment, but it is simple enough for anyone to use.Connect any external analog sourceThanks to the auxiliary input on the rear panel of the device, you can even record digital formats onto CDs. Copy a whole album or select individual songs using the pause function. It’s never been easier to make your own professional level compilations to give as a gift or leave in the car for your next road trip.Classic wooden exteriorThe stylish, classic console will fit neatly into any home and complement any room or d√©cor.
  • Product codes: 4907034217618
  • ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless Turntable
  • Vinyl to digital conversion for PC / Mac
  • Three speeds
  • CD / cassette player / FM radio
  • USB / aux-in / RCA
  • Built-in speaker
  • Top features: – Play audio from vinyl and CD as well as cassette tape, USB and FM radio – EZ Vinyl software converts your records and cassette tapes to MP3 – Bluetooth streaming for wireless music playback – 3.5 mm aux-in and RCA outputs for connecting external devices and speakers Play audio in seven different formats Enjoy your digital and analogue music collections in one place with the ION Superior LP Wireless USB Turntable. It lets you play back vinyl records and CDs so you can relive favourite and familiar sounds in authentic quality. Connect a USB stick to the turntable to enjoy songs stored digitally. An FM/AM radio lets you tune into terrestrial stations, making the device great for keeping you company in the kitchen or for relaxing in the lounge. EZ Vinyl software Preserve your old LPs, EPs and tapes as MP3s in three simple steps with the included EZ Vinyl software. You’ll be able to convert music to digital formats for listening on an MP3 player, smartphone or tablet – all with that traditional warm sound intact. Play 7‚Äù, 10‚Äù and 12‚Äù alongside 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records without hassle – the Superior LP Turntable includes a 45 RPM adapter. Bluetooth streaming With Bluetooth, you can wirelessly stream music from compatible smartphones, tablets and playback devices to the turntable. It gives you an easy and spontaneous way to share songs with friends. 3.5 mm aux-in and RCA outputs If you want to listen discreetly, just connect a pair of headphones to the 3.5 mm aux-in jack. You can also use the port for playing back and converting music from devices with a 3.5 mm jack, making the ION Superior LP Turntable even more versatile. A set of standard RCA lets you connect to your existing speaker system, giving you the choice of louder, more powerful sound.
  • Product codes: 812715010188

What’s better TEAC LP-R550A Turntable or ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless Turntable?

There are obviously a number of differences between TEAC LP-R550A Turntable and ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless 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 £299.99 cost of TEAC LP-R550A Turntable is closer to the expectation you had than the £149 pricep point of ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless 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 TEAC LP-R550A Turntable and ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless Turntable. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that TEAC LP-R550A Turntable scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas ION Superior LP Bluetooth Wireless Turntable scores out of 10 from 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.



TEAC LP-R550A Turntable



Rating:
9.27 out of
10