The annual Christmas shopping rush has begun in earnest and I've spent the last couple of days trying to snatch as many presents as I can to try and avoid the dreaded last-minute chaos I usually find myself in.
And while on my online travels, I spotted a great deal that should appeal if you have a budget turntable on your ever-growing shopping list. Amazon have lopped 34% off the RRP of the popular 1 By One Bluetooth turntable with bookshelf speakers - it's down from £259.99 to £170.99 making this an amazing £89 saving.
And if you’re based in the US, you can get the same package with 15% off, with Amazon reducing the price from $269.95 to $229.97.
The 1 By One turntable is an ideal starter set for those getting into vinyl for the first time - and even more so with the addition of the two included 36W bookshelf speakers.
It features an eye-catching wood finish and also boasts an iron platter to give it stability when in use - something that's also helped by the 1 By One's anti-skating system which limits annoying tonearm skipping, allowing the tracks to play lovely and smooth as they should be.
It also has an AT moving magnet-type cartridge which delivers depth to the audio, while Bluetooth functionality means you can stream music from your phone/tablet/laptop through the speakers. I also like that you can convert your vinyl tracks to digital files via a USB connection - a nice extra option to have.
If you're on the lookout for more bargains this festive season, don't forget to check out our list of Christmas gifts for music lovers and for something a bit more extreme, take a peek at our favourite Christmas gifts for metalheads.
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