# Wireless Streaming Turntables The Akai Professional Turntable Offers Support for All Technologies By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-turntable References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/akai-professional-bt-500-turntable/41570/) & [akaipro](http://akaipro.com/akai/) Despite being an antiquated technology, [vinyl records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brad-retro-mkii-turntable) have experienced a surge in popularity recently, so brands are targeting this rebounded market with new releases like the [Akai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-music-sampler) Professional Turntable. The Akai Professional BT-500 Turntable provides advanced and amateur users the ability to partake in vinyl playback with total ease, while the unit also packs a variety of modern technology. Aside from spinning records, the Akai Professional BT-500 Turntable packs [Bluetooth connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-plus) to stream music to nearby speakers to satisfy a preference for unified technology systems. Expected for release in the second quarter of 2016, the Akai Professional Turntable is also computer-friendly with the unit able to connect via USB and coming with a conversion software download to boot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vinyl Revival:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative turntable designs and features to cater to the growing interest in vinyl records. - **Wireless Streaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wireless streaming technologies that seamlessly integrate with traditional audio equipment, such as turntables, to offer a modernized and convenient listening experience. - **Integration of Analog and Digital:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design turntables that embrace both the analog charm of vinyl records and the convenience of digital connectivity, merging the best of both worlds for audiophiles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of advanced turntables with integrated streaming capabilities, appealing to the growing demand for both vintage and modern listening experiences. - **Music Streaming Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with turntable manufacturers to create seamless integrations between vinyl playback and streaming services, providing a versatile and comprehensive music listening experience. - **Technology Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wireless connectivity solutions and peripherals tailored to enhance the functionality and interconnectivity of turntables and other audio equipment. ## 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) - [Clean Modern Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl40cbt.md) - [Streaming-Enabled Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-stream-sapphire.md) - [Bluetooth-Compatible Budget Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-turntables.md) - [Budget-Friendly Turntable Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technics-sl40cbt.md) - [Hi-Res Wireless Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cambridge-audio.md) - [Wirelessly Enabled Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-stream-carbon.md) - [Wireless Contemporary Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-carbon.md)