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YAMAHA MUSICCAST VINYL 500 WI-FI TURNTABLE REVIEW: STREAM YOUR LPS TO ANY ROOM IN YOUR HOME

Yamaha’s MusicCast Vinyl 500 Wi-Fi Turntable (model TT-N503) is a nearly perfect marriage of good-ol’ analog and the best of today’s digital technology. The Vinyl 500 is the first turntable that can stream vinyl records to both Yamaha MusicCast wireless speakers and Bluetooth speakers and headphones.

This gorgeously elegant turntable can also be incorporated into any traditional Hi-Fi system, whether or not there’s a phono preamp in your ensemble. And best of all, its flexible design is suitable for both the vinyl novice and the seasoned audiophile.

IT STARTS WITH A SOLID TURNTABLE DESIGN

Yamaha’s analog-to-digital magic trick starts with a high-quality turntable design, including a substantive base constructed from MDF (medium density fiberboard) that’s complemented by adjustable, vibration-dampening feet. MDF is valued for its rigidity and vibration-dampening properties, which is essential for good turntable performance.

The Yamaha comes standard with a die-cast aluminum platter and a straight tonearm outfitted with an Audio-Technica MM (moving magnet) cartridge. This

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