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Reddit mentions of Wireless Bluetooth Home Audio Amplifier - 90W Dual Channel Mini Portable Power Stereo Sound Receiver w/ Speaker Selector, RCA, AUX, LED, 12V Adapter - For iPad, iPhone, PA, Studio Use - Pyle PFA330BT
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We found 5 Reddit mentions of Wireless Bluetooth Home Audio Amplifier - 90W Dual Channel Mini Portable Power Stereo Sound Receiver w/ Speaker Selector, RCA, AUX, LED, 12V Adapter - For iPad, iPhone, PA, Studio Use - Pyle PFA330BT. Here are the top ones.
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90 Watt power: the Pyle dual channel audio amplifier gives your entertainment or PA system a boost, offers low distortion w/ acoustically accurate audio reproduction. Supports speakers w/ 4-8 Ohm Impedance allows you to enjoy high-quality audioBluetooth connectivity: The small professional integrated indoor stereo receiver is equipped with Bluetooth wireless music streaming. Works with today’s latest devices including smartphones, tablets, Laptops, Computers w/ hassle-free receiver pairingInput selector: it features Bluetooth and aux/MP3 switch button which allows you to select which input you are going to use. Push the button All the way down to use your Bluetooth enabled devices and release the button to use aux/MP3 devices3 inputs: professional class-t amp supports various external devices. Connect Android phone, iPhone, iPod, MP3 to the 3. 5mm jack input to enjoy acoustic amplified sound w/ the speaker. It also has RCA, aux, mic inputEq controls: This multi-purpose portable 2-channel compact home Theater digital stereo receiver box features crisp buttons and rotary knob controls for audio Adjustment. It also has a blue LED volume knob which also serves as a power indicator
Specs:
| Color | blue |
| Height | 1.6 Inches |
| Length | 6 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | December 2020 |
| Weight | 1.1 Pounds |
| Width | 4.6 Inches |
EDIT: I put main points in bold so that people can skim through this and get the gist of what I'm saying here. Very long post, so I thought it would be merciful to do so.
 
Alrighty, this may be long so buckle up and get ready for a journey.
 
I don't consider myself a hardcore audiophile or an expert in turntables/records, so I did some research when I was first looking to purchase one. I was originally looking at a Crosley record player but was soon warned about how notoriously evil they are -- by the way, DO NOT GET A CROSLEY, THEY ARE TERRIBLE!!! They are notorious for putting too much pressure on vinyls with their needles and end up scratching, carving, and ruining perfectly good records (for reference, ideal tracking force is two grams while the Crosley applies five grams tracking force). The parts are cheap and outdated and the player itself is extremely unstable and will skip if there's any sort of vibrational disturbance nearby. It's not good at all.
 
That said, I want to make sure you know what exactly you're getting into right now. When you buy a turntable, there are other things you need to buy along with it to make it function correctly. I don't know whether you're planning to get a turntable just as a gift that only your SO will use or if it's something you both will use, but it's important nonetheless to know what exactly a turntable requires to work properly. See, when people buy a turntable, a lot of people don't realize that there are three things that are needed alongside it: a pre-amp; an amplifier; and speakers. Speakers is obvious, sure, and of course you'll need something to control the volume, but a lot of people I've talked to only thought about that kind of stuff after purchasing their turntable.
 
The reason why these things are important is because most turntables rely on an electrical current in order to transmit vinyl to audio, but the current the turntable generates on its own doesn't matter if there's nothing to turn that current into sound. Think of it like a secret code. The vinyl is the coded message, and the turntable is the tool that deciphers the code. It can't decipher the code without the correct key, though; a preamp is like the key. It takes that current the turntable generates and amplifies it so that the signal is strong enough to be decoded by the amplifier. The amplifier is what actually turns it into the sound format, and is how you control volume as well. The speakers project the deciphered sound that you get to hear and enjoy. If you only plan on buying a turntable, then you don't need to worry about these things. Otherwise, keep reading; I'm finally getting to the point so please bear with me after this terrible analogy. :P
 
It's a lot to take into consideration when buying a turntable; when I did my research, I found that the Audio Technica LP series was pretty reliable. It's not exactly ultra high-end, but it's a great starting point for beginning collectors. There are two ATLP record players, the 60 and the 120, and some other variants that I'm not really aware of. I personally use the 120 because I thought it was funny being able to mess with the pitch settings on it, and I like the extended options the 120 has over the 60. This is just a comparison between both the 60 and 120 below if you're interested in the Audio Technica LP series:
 
In Favor of the 120:
 
In Favor of the 60:
 
Something in the favor of both players, though: they both come with built-in preamps, so you won't have to worry about buying one of those. Some people don't like the sound quality of the built-in preamp, but I think it's fine and it really isn't something to worry about as a beginner. The amp and speakers matter a bit more.
 
When I went to go find a good amp, I made the mistake of going to Best Buy. Never go to Best Buy. It's a nightmare. The guy I talked to about amplifiers promptly directed us to home sound systems that cost over $1,000 in price. I found one on Amazon for $39. Not only does it work with my turntable, it's also bluetooth so you can stream from your phone if you want to as well (I'll link it right here so you can see it). I only set the amplifier up to half volume and it fills the entire room. I thought it was a miracle how I was seeing all of these huge ass home systems and then I get this little tiny ant of an amplifier and it does just as well.
 
Now, onto speakers. You should think about the speakers the same way as I described the amp. The biggest, most ultra high-end stuff is just not worth it when you're starting out. I use Micca MB42 Bookshelf Speakers, which are amazing (the link is here). It's also $60 on Amazon, so you'll be saving money there, too. Oh, and you'll need speaker wire, which is $11 on Amazon as well.
 
The total amount of money I spent on my system was $400 (it's really $399 but I rounded up), including the Audio Technica LP120, the mini amp, and the bookshelf speakers. If you get the LP60, you'd only be spending $200 ($199 but again rounded up). My setup and recommendations aren't the most top-of-the-line stuff, sure, but this is all I can recommend to you as this is all I've ever really used. It sounds great and I wouldn't really change it for anything.
 
I'm so sorry this is such a long read, but I went through a lot figuring this out the hard way. I got my turntable as a gift along with those speakers, but then found out that I also needed to buy an amp to actually be able to make my whole setup work, and it spawned a two week-long horror show of trying to figure out what kind of amp to get. I feel like getting a turntable or really anything on such a scale as this should be a momentous and memorable occasion to cherish forever, and shouldn't be tainted by having to go through the ringer just to get one missing piece of the puzzle. I am also a music lover and feel your first foray into vinyl shouldn't be associated with high costs but rather being able to experience it for the first time and marveling in its strangely magical quality. It's a great gesture, especially towards an SO.
 
Now I might be over-exaggerating a bit throughout this whole thing, but I think what you're trying to do is very sweet and I thought it would be good to take it seriously. Also, reading long posts like this can be exhausting, so I thought it'd be easier to get through if I did over-exaggerate and make it a more interesting read. Thanks for reading, and I hope your SO appreciates the gift. :)
Hey there r/audiophile! Just picked up a pair of JBL 305's due to their popular reputation and unbeatable price of $99.99 on sale this weekend. I am interested in getting some sort of small receiver/amplifier to pair with the speakers, for an external volume control, as well as a way to connect my tv/turntable as well as possibly an auxiliary input. Bluetooth would be cool but not necessary. I seen some small stuff like [this](Pyle PFA330BT - 90 Watt Bluetooth Wireless Streaming Stereo Mini Power Amplifier - Microphone, RCA and 3.5mm Aux Inputs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179LSNA6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Q46gAbE3GT9TF) and it would be nice not to have to use a full size receiver. If there's any reccomendations anyone has for me, it would be greatly appreciated!
lol this is the one I got Amazon Link
$46 and not terrible reviews. i don't know if i can beat that even on craigslist. i'll keep playing with it and see if I can figure something out. I appreciate the input for sure!
Try this http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PFA330BT-Bluetooth-Streaming-Microphone/dp/B0179LSNA6/ for $44 or this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXCEDGS/ plus this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OBCAW2/ for $70 total
You can get a mini stereo Bluetooth receiver like this.