The Best Retro Style Music Centres

Earlier this year, it was reported that 2017 vinyl record sales in the US had exceeded the sale of digital downloads. You may have, as I had, a forgotten sack of old records lying long neglected in a store cupboard somewhere at home. Now I have a collection of records cleaned and properly stored in a secure case. My awakened interest was supported by a decision to buy a music centre. I can now play music in several physical formats, vinyl, tape cassettes, and CDs, which I could not do before as I no longer had the old technology players. Here are the best 5 retro-style music centres I considered.


In my choice,I wanted to have a look that resonated with mid-century tradition,in short I wanted retro.Also, after ensuring I could listen to records,tapes and discs I already owned, I was intrigued also to be able to have in built speakers,an FM and DAB enabled radio, a recording to USB function,and Bluetooth mode.A whole package where today meets and complements yesteryear for an affordable price.

ION Audio Octave LP 8-in-1 Retro-Styled Music Centre with Bluetooth Streaming and Three Speed Vinyl Turntable

The benefits I was looking for was provided by the following features:


> Retro-Style wooden effect cabinet
> Bluetooth for streaming
> Three Speed Vinyl Turntable
> CD/Cassette player
>USB playback and auxiliary Input
> DAB+/FM Radio and two built-in speakers

The cabinet is goodlooking and sturdy with easy controls and lift lid to the playing deck.The sound quality is good. Of course, where sound is concerned you can pay a great deal for the critical ear.This package is excellent value for the price.
ION audio is an award winning electronics company.

ION Audio Superior LP Retro Style Music Centre with Three Speed (33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM) Turntable

Another product from the ION Adio range I may have considered buying with the following key features:

* Premium Turntable Performance - Vintage styled design complements the decor of any room and premium belt drive turntable plays 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records (78 RPM stylus not included)
* Playback Options - Include Vinyl, cassette tapes, CDs, content on USB drives, and music from Bluetooth devices.(Please note this model does not include DAB radio)
* Seamless connectivity via easy-pair to any Bluetooth-enabled device. Cables is a thing of the past with ultra-convenient built-in stereo speakers
* FM Radio controlled with a vintage styled dial and a radiant, legible display
* A 1/8 Inch (3.5 mm) aux input is also included for non-Bluetooth devices
* Media stored on USB thumb drives can be played and your music collection digitised via Superior LP's easy-to-use in-built USB conversion technology.

This had all I wanted, except for DAB radio.Still a very good price for what you receive.

SHUMAN Retro LP Wooden Bluetooth Music Centre with Three Speed (33, 45, 78 RPM) Turntable

This product is also choc full of playing features including:

* attractive wooden featured cabinet
*bluetooth connectivity
*three speed turntable
*DAB /FM radio
*CD/Cassette Player
*USB Playback/Recording
* Built-in Speakers

HOVAMP MT-02 Audio Vinyl Record Player with Lid, Retro Belt-Drive 3-Speed Turntable

This is more of a record player as described with added features:

*retro design wooden cabinet housing the record player
* Functionality includes FM / AM Radio, USB/CD, MP3 Encoding & Recording, Bluetooth,Remote Control
* With MP3 Recording function, you can record your favourite music from phonograph/CD/Bluetooth to U disk in MP3 format and vice versa
* Record player has a 3 Speed Selector(33/45/78 rpm)and 2 stereo speakers speakers.

Retro Wooden Effect Music Centre With Vinyl Turntable

This vintage style hi-fi system has the following features and benefits

* Speakers and remote included- clear listening and easy remote controls so you can sit back and enjoy your music

* Multi- platform- Listen to vinyl, 33, 45 and 78, CD, cassettes, DAB, AM/FM radio and even MP3s via the AUX input

* Simple control- No fuss controls, LCD display and several easy to work settings for the best listening experience

* Transfer music- Save your vinyl CD and taped to your PC in digital files via the USB cable

* Guarantee- 24-month guarantee