DIGITNOW Bluetooth Record Player Review

The DIGITNOW Bluetooth Record Player is an all-in-one retro music centre for people who want several playback formats in one compact system. It combines a record player, CD player, cassette playback, AM/FM radio, USB/SD functions, Bluetooth input and two supplied stereo speakers.

This is not positioned as a specialist hi-fi turntable. The appeal is convenience: it suits casual listening spaces, gift buyers and anyone who wants to play older formats without assembling separate components.

This review refers to the DIGITNOW M504 version, the model with separate speakers, CD, cassette, radio and recording functions. That distinction matters because DIGITNOW uses similar names across several simpler suitcase-style and turntable-only products.

The M504 has a compact, retro-styled plastic enclosure with the turntable mounted on top and a removable semi-transparent dust cover. The front panel carries the main controls, LCD display and CD access, while the cassette mechanism is positioned on the side.

Unlike many suitcase record players, this model uses two separate speaker boxes connected to the main unit. That gives a little more flexibility in placement, although the speakers remain compact bundled units rather than full-size hi-fi loudspeakers.

The manual describes a belt-drive turntable, a semi-automatic tonearm, a ceramic stereo cartridge and an auto-stop switch. There is no verified adjustable counterweight, anti-skate control, phono-level output or upgradeable magnetic-cartridge system on this exact model.

The headline feature is format flexibility. Records, CDs, cassettes, AM/FM radio, USB/SD media, aux input and Bluetooth source playback are all handled by the same unit, which is the main reason to consider it over a conventional entry-level turntable.

The turntable supports 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM speeds, covering most common record types. However, while the speed setting for 78 RPM is present, a proper 78 RPM shellac stylus is not verified as supplied, so valuable 78s need caution.

USB and SD recording are useful for quick digital copies of vinyl, cassette, CD, radio, aux and Bluetooth sources. The manual states vinyl recordings are saved as 192 kbps MP3, so this is a convenience feature rather than an archival-quality transfer system.

Bluetooth works as an input, allowing audio from a phone, tablet or laptop to play through the DIGITNOW’s speakers. No supported evidence confirms Bluetooth output to wireless headphones or Bluetooth speakers.

Setup should be straightforward for most buyers. Connect the two speaker boxes to the main unit, plug in the mains lead, power the unit on, then use the mode control to choose phono, CD, Bluetooth, tape, USB/SD, radio or aux.

For vinyl use, the practical steps are familiar: remove the stylus guard, unlock the tonearm, place the record on the platter, choose the correct speed and lower the arm gently. The built-in 45 RPM adaptor is useful for compatible singles.

Care still matters despite the simple design. The manual advises keeping the unit level, avoiding vibration, heat and moisture, cleaning records and stylus, and securing the tonearm before moving the player.

Day-to-day operation is more like using a compact music centre than a traditional component turntable. You select the required source, connect the speaker boxes, and use the front controls or remote for many CD, USB, radio and playback functions.

Record playback remains hands-on. The tonearm is moved and lowered manually with a lift lever, while the auto-stop switch can stop the platter at the end of a side; the manual notes that switching auto-stop off may help with some longer-cut records.

No reliable specialist speed measurements are available for this exact model, so it would be wrong to make precise claims about wow, flutter or pitch accuracy. The design and owner themes suggest expectations should be modest, particularly for listeners sensitive to speed stability or tracking precision.

Connectivity is broad but basic. The 3.5 mm headphone/audio output can feed headphones, powered speakers or an amplifier with a suitable cable, but it should not be treated as a dedicated hi-fi phono output.

The M504 should be approached as a convenience-grade player rather than a serious vinyl replay system. Its ceramic cartridge, lightweight all-in-one construction and compact speakers point towards simple, accessible sound rather than high detail, strong stereo imaging or refined tracking.

For background listening, radio, CDs, older records and occasional cassette playback, the supplied speakers may be sufficient for a small room. Buyers expecting the scale, clarity and record-care reassurance of a separate turntable with a magnetic cartridge and better speakers are likely to find its limitations apparent.

Using the 3.5 mm output with better powered speakers may improve volume and tonal balance in some setups. It will not, however, change the underlying turntable mechanism, cartridge type or MP3 recording limitations.