MIXX’s new turntable system offers an affordable way to kickstart your vinyl obsession

UK-based audio firm MIXX has been making some fun and funky turntables and affordable earbuds for a while now, and its latest launch could be ideal for student flats, home studies and anywhere where you need a lot of music without a lot of equipment.

It's an all-in-one turntable with wireless speakers that you can also use to stream from your phone.

The new MIXX Analog System 5 is built around a turntable with both RCA and Bluetooth outputs, and it's paired with a set of speakers with 50W RMS power and a remote control.

One of the big pluses here is that the speakers have RCA and optical inputs as well as Bluetooth, so in addition to the audio from your turntable they can play music from multiple wired and wireless sources.

MIXX Analog System 5: key features and pricing

The turntable is belt-driven with 33 and 45 RPM speeds and an Audio-Technica cartridge, vibration-reducing feet and the obligatory dust cover. There's also pitch control for fine speed adjustment, something you don't tend to see in affordable turntables.

You can listen wirelessly over Bluetooth or connect the RCAs to an external amp – the turntable doesn't have its own amplification because its speakers are powered ones, but you can switch its output between phono and line.

It's a good-looking thing, especially in white (there's a black one if you prefer a darker design) and it's a lot more modern than the more retro designs the firm also offers.

The Analog System 5 is available to buy now on Amazon for a very reasonable £299.

That means it's more affordable than many of the best record players for beginners, and its relatively small size and wireless freedom means it could be a good option for playing music in places where space is at a premium.