Not long ago, ION Audio announced their latest turntable with Bluetooth technology, allowing you to play vinyl through your speakers without wires. Meet the Air LP Turntable.
The Air LP will be able to convert the output of the turntable into a digital signal and then transmits it via Bluetooth to your speakers. It will feature a USB output so you can convert the sound into a digital file and then store them on your computer. It supports up to 16-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV files. In addition, there are RCA outputs and a headphone jack. It can play and convert 33-⅓, 45 and 78 rpm albums. This unit features a built-in audio interface that can convert analogue records into digital files through a USB port that connects to Mac or PC, and it has 1/8-inch aux input enabling you to convert from CDs and cassette players.
The Air LP Turntable will include a pair of Bluetooth speakers, and will be on the market this month (March 2015) after being unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show held last year.
This was the statement made by Ion Audio:
"With vinyl album sales on the rise and the increasing popularity of Bluetooth speakers, we wanted to connect the best of both worlds and create a wireless way to enjoy your records. Air LP’s innovative design puts vinyl records on an entirely new wavelength; our customers are going to love this modern update to the traditional turntable. This turntable was a response to the rise in vinyl sales and the increasing popularity of Bluetooth speakers. We wanted to connect the best of both worlds and create a wireless way to enjoy your records. Air LP’s innovative design puts vinyl records on an entirely new wavelength. It will be available for $149 or $179.99 with a pair a Bluetooth speakers included." - Wendy Fortin, Ion Product Manager
What do you think, guys? Are you interested?
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