SONY PS-LX310BT

Dipping your stylus into the world of turntables and vinyl can be a daunting business, especially when you look at the costs involved. But Sony’s PS-LX310BT lowers the bar, in terms of both the price and what you need to know to get a record playing. Once you’ve attached the belt, pretty much everything else is automatic: just press the start button and the tonearm will swing into place all by itself. There’s a built-in phono stage and Bluetooth onboard, so all you need to do next is pair up a wireless speaker or set of ’phones and you’re away. As simple introductions to vinyl go, this one’s tough to beat.

£194 / sony.co.uk