# Bluetooth-Compatible Turntables The 'AT-LP60-BT' Turntable Made Its Debut at CES 2016 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlp60bt References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/audio-technica-athmsr7-athmsr5-bluetooth-lp60-turntable/) & [audio-technica](http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/news/d9ed874b62c695b7/index.html) Amid the ultra-modern audio systems on display at CES 2016, [Audio Technica's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl40cbt) 'AT-LP60-BT' turntable stands out as a homage to music's golden era. The AT-LP60-BT is an updated version of Audio Technica's original LP-60 turntable. Unlike the previous model, the AT-LP60-BT is wireless and equipped with Bluetooth capability. The turntable also allows for on-board amplification, which gives consumers the freedom to send sounds from vinyl records to up to eight different speakers or headphones. In addition, the turntable boasts an [affordable price tag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanto-audio-obi3) that makes it highly accessible to consumers who are looking for an inexpensive way to experiment with vinyl. The new [wireless turntable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vs01-bluetooth-vertical-turntable) from Audio Technica demonstrates a growing consumer demand for tech accessories that combine the best features of older gadgets with modern smart capabilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wireless Turntables:** The AT-LP60-BT turntable represents the trend of incorporating wireless technology into traditional audio devices, offering convenience and flexibility to consumers. - **Bluetooth-enabled Audio Devices:** The AT-LP60-BT showcases the trend of integrating Bluetooth technology into audio devices, allowing for seamless connectivity and enhanced user experience. - **Affordable Vinyl Listening:** The AT-LP60-BT addresses the trend of making vinyl records more accessible to a wider audience by offering an affordable turntable option that combines traditional analog sound with modern wireless capabilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** The audio equipment manufacturing industry has an opportunity to innovate by developing wireless turntables that cater to the growing market demand for modernized audio devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of Bluetooth-enabled audio devices by creating innovative products that seamlessly integrate with smart devices and enhance the audio experience. - **Music Retail:** The music retail industry has the opportunity to tap into the trend of affordable vinyl listening by offering a wide range of budget-friendly turntables and vinyl records, catering to both audiophiles and casual music lovers alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bluetooth Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-6.md) - [Wireless Turntable Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-range.md) - [Bluetooth-Compatible Budget Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-turntables.md) - [Clean Modern Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl40cbt.md) - [Budget-Friendly Turntable Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technics-sl40cbt.md) - [Revamped Portable Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica.md) - ['80-Style Portable Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-burger.md) - [Novice Turntable Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenco.md) - [Fan-Favorite Sound Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-sb727.md)