Rank #9 in Best Turntable 2026: Ten Decks Ranked on Pools
Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT Fully Automatic Wireless Belt-Drive Turntable (Black/Silver)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Audio-Technica LP70XBT is our number nine turntable pick for September 2026, the modern automatic with an upgradeable VM95 cartridge at £216.80. The listing records 375 ratings at 4.7.
Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 375 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Drive | Automatic belt drive |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | AT-VM95C integrated |
| Bluetooth | aptX Adaptive |
| Tonearm | J-shaped, no setup balancing |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| ASIN | B0DBM8HSQN |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Amazing turntable (vinyl record player) it light weight the price is very good, if you are new to the world of vinyl player this is a good start and it goes well with the Audio-Technica bookshelf speakers AT-SP3X”
Verified purchase“Sounds great - bluetooth seems to work well”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Turntable 2026: Ten Decks Ranked on Pools.
Rank #1
Audio-Technica LP60XBTBK Full Automatic Wireless Belt-Drive Turntable Black
£155.00
Rank #2
Audio-Technica LP60XBK Fully Automatic Belt-drive Stereo Turntable Black
£84.99
Rank #3
Audio-Technica LP120XUSBBK Manual Direct-Drive Turntable (Analogue & USB) Black
£245.00
Rank #4
Audio-Technica LP120XBTUSB Direct-Drive Turntable (Bluetooth & USB) Black
£299.00
Questions people ask
What is new about the LP70?
The J-shaped tonearm and VM95C cartridge.
Can the stylus be upgraded?
Yes, any VM95 series stylus fits.
Does it need balancing?
No, no tonearm setup is required.
What is the price?
£216.80.
What is the rating?
4.7 across 375 reviews.
Why is it ninth?
The pool is younger than the LP60XBT.
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