Sony is giving vinyl a very 2026 glow-up. Meet the PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT: two brand-new turntables designed for people who love records but don’t want to fight with setup manuals, alignment gauges, or cables that look like spaghetti.
These aren’t fussy, old-school decks. They’re fully automatic, ready to play out of the box, and packed with modern wireless tech — including Bluetooth with aptX, aptX Adaptive, and Hi-Res Wireless Audio. In other words: drop the needle, hit one button, and let the music flow — wired or wireless, your choice.
Both turntables come pre-installed with cartridge and dust cover, spin at 33⅓ and 45 RPM, and even ship in recycled packaging. Vinyl, but make it effortless.
Sony PS-LX3BT: Vinyl for Real Life
The PS-LX3BT is the turntable for people who want vinyl without the drama. It’s clean, minimal, and fits right into a modern living room — whether that’s a hi-fi rack or a bookshelf next to your plants.
Thanks to its built-in phono preamp, it connects to almost anything. Powered speakers? Done. Old amp? Easy. Bluetooth headphones? Yep. Sony’s goal here is simple: warm, smooth analog sound with zero friction.
This is the deck you buy when you want to enjoy records every day, not just admire them.
Sony PS-LX5BT: Same Simplicity, More Serious Sound
If the PS-LX3BT is about lifestyle, the PS-LX5BT is about stepping things up sonically — without losing that one-button ease.
Sony went harder on the engineering here:
A rigid monocoque chassis
Aluminum tonearm
Rubber mat designed to tame vibrations
A higher-grade cartridge tuned for detail and space
The result? Cleaner transients, a wider soundstage, and a more focused presentation that rewards proper listening sessions — the kind where you sit down, pour something nice, and actually listen to the whole album.
It still looks minimalist and modern, but under the hood it’s built for people who care about sound as much as style.
Prices
Sony PS-LX3BT: €349
Sony PS-LX5BT: €449
