FiiO TT11 Automatic Turntable with Bluetooth Transmitter
OverviewGetting into vinyl usually means adding a phono preamp, running speaker wire across a room, or hunting down a Bluetooth adapter just to hear a record through a pair of wireless speakers.The FiiO TT11 is a fully automatic turntable with a built-in phono preamp and a Bluetooth transmitter, so it can run straight into a receiver's line input or stream wirelessly to Bluetooth speakers and headphones over SBC. It plays 33⅓ and 45 RPM records through a swappable Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge on an aluminum alloy tonearm with fully automatic anti-skating and a precision counterweight adjustable in 0.20g increments.Dual RCA outputs cover both LINE and PHONO signal levels depending on what it's connected to, and seven adjustable ambient lighting effects add a visual layer to the turntable's wood-grain and aluminum build. A USB-A port handles firmware updates to keep the electronics current over time.Simcoe Audio Video InsightWhich RCA output to use depends on what's downstream: the LINE output already has the preamp's boost applied and should go into a line-level input (like an AUX or CD input on a receiver), while the PHONO output is a lower-level signal meant for an amplifier or receiver's own dedicated phono input. Using the wrong one either overloads a phono input or leaves a line input sounding too quiet.More InfoWhy the FiiO TT11 Stands Out Built-In Phono Preamp with Dual Outputs Separate LINE and PHONO RCA outputs mean the TT11 can connect directly to either a line-level input or a dedicated phono input without an external preamp. Bluetooth Transmitter Streams over Bluetooth (SBC) to wireless speakers or headphones, so records can play without running speaker wire or an RCA cable across a room. Swappable Audio-Technica Cartridge Ships with an Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge that can be swapped for another model as it wears or as preferences change. Precision Counterweight Adjustment The tonearm counterweight adjusts from 0 to 4g in increments as fine as ±0.20g, for accurate tracking force setup. Seven Ambient Lighting Effects Adjustable lighting with brightness control, or an off setting, adds a visual element to the turntable's wood-grain and aluminum build. Buyer's GuideWho It's For The Wireless Vinyl Listener: wants to stream records to Bluetooth speakers or headphones without running cables. The First-Time Turntable Buyer: wants a fully automatic deck with a built-in preamp, avoiding a separate phono stage purchase. The Design-Conscious Buyer: wants a turntable that doubles as a visual centrepiece, with adjustable ambient lighting and a wood-grain finish. How It ComparesThe TT11 is FiiO's entry into turntables, distinct from the brand's DM13 BT and DM15 R2R retro CD players, which play discs rather than records and use their own Bluetooth transmission for wireless output. Where those CD players are portable and battery-powered, the TT11 is a stationary AC-powered deck built specifically for vinyl playback, with a swappable cartridge and tonearm adjustment that a CD transport doesn't need.