Top 10 Best Stereo Turntables with CD Systems
for December 2023

The JENSEN JTA-575 3-Speed Stereo Turntable MP3 CD System with AM/FM Stereo Radio is a well-designed, feature-rich option that plays both CDs and recordable media. It has an attractive, retro design, and it sounds great. Its big, fat speakers fill the room with rich, balanced sound, and the volume is loud enough to fill a room without overpowering you or the table itself. Its AM radio is a nice bonus, and the built-in PLL tuner provides accurate tuning, so you don't need a separate tuner. The remote is simple to use, and the table's built-in speakers provide plenty of volume. The JTA-575 adds Bluetooth wireless connectivity, so you can stream music from your computer or smartphones. However, the 3-speed belt drive turntable has a particularly poor record-velocity range, with the 33-RPM setting producing a very noisy and harsh sound. Its playback speeds are also quite slow. However, the JENSEN JTA-575 3-Speed Stereo Turntable MP3 CD System with AM/FM Stereo Radio produces great sound, and it's well worth the price.

The JENSEN JTA-475B is a 3-speed stereo turntable with a built-in CD player, AM/FM radio, and cassette player. It is belt-driven and is housed in a good-looking black case with faux wood finish. The JTA-475B has a 33- to 45-rpm speed range and a 78-rpm speed range. The JTA-475B has RCA line-out jacks, stereo headphone jacks, and a line-in jack. The JTA-475B also has a remote. The JTA-475B can play CDs, CD-R/RWs, and cassettes. It has an AUX input for connecting other audio sources and a step-up transformer for connecting turntables to phono-level audio systems. The JTA-475B has a 2-inch speaker system with blue-backlit LCD display. The JTA-475B has a power switch, volume knob, and playback buttons on the turntable. The JTA-475B's sound quality is very good. It has a strong, clear sound. The JTA-475B has accurate pitch and musical definition. The JTA-475B also has good bass response. The JTA-475B is easy to set up and use. The JTA-475B's sound quality, features, and ease of use make it a good turntable.

The Magnavox MM440, our top pick for a budget CD player, delivers outstanding performance and an attractive design, all for a relatively low price. The unit is compact and easy to assemble, the controls are intuitive, and the disc-loading mechanism is quiet and fast. CD playback in our tests was flawless, and the unit's sound quality was superior to that of its rivals. The MM440's FM tuner and Bluetooth wireless capabilities add versatility, and as a bonus, the CD player and radio both feature decorative blue lights. All in all, the MM440 is a well-worthwhile purchase.

Unlike our previous pick, the DIGITNOW doesn't have built-in speakers, but it does have a dual detachable speaker system, and sound quality was quite good. The sound quality was so good, in fact, that we ended up playing some of our vinyl records through the DIGITNOW's speakers for pure enjoyment. The DIGITNOW Bluetooth Record PlayerTurntable does come with built-in speakers, but it only has a single, mono speaker. The sound quality wasn't quite as good, but it's good enough to play vinyl records with the built-in speakers. The DIGITNOW Bluetooth Record PlayerTurntable also has a built-in amplifier, so it's able to power up to two speakers. Although the sound quality is great, the DIGITNOW's built-in speakers are too small and there's no bass. So, if you want better sound quality, you'll need to invest in additional speakers, or attach external speakers to the DIGITNOW.

This all-in-one CD and radio tuner player is hard to beat. It has a gorgeous selection of colors to choose from, and it offers a ton of features for a surprisingly affordable price. The Jensen has the most powerful bass of any player we tested, and it has plenty of power for speakers too. It has a large, responsive control panel, and it's easy to use. The playback speed control is responsive and easy to adjust, and the unit's preset buttons are large enough to find with your thumb. The Jensen has lots of connections, including two auxiliary inputs, a headphone jack, and a line-in jack for a CD player or other audio device. These connections are conveniently located on the front panel, so you'll be able to find them without taking your eyes off the unit. The Jensen is built to last, and it's made of thick plastic that should make it durable for years to come. The Jensen's sound quality is among the best we tested, and it's loud and clear. The only drawback is that, like most CD players, the Jensen can't play CD-R or CD-RW discs, which are formats that are rapidly disappearing. The Jensen is also ideal for people who listen to music on their computers. The Jensen's headphone jack and line-in jack are conveniently located on the front panel so you can connect the Jensen to a stereo or a computer. The Jensen has an integrated speaker, so you'll never have to worry about connecting speakers. The Jensen comes with a remote control, so you'll be able to adjust the volume, change tracks, and change radio stations without taking your eyes off the unit. The Jensen even includes an IR receiver so you can use the Jensen's remote control to operate other electronics, though you'll need a separate IR receiver for each device. The Jensen's speaker is surprisingly good, and it'll sound great with just about any set of speakers. The Jensen's remote control is responsive and easy to use. The Jensen's build quality is among the best we tested, and it's built to last. The Jensen's sound quality is among the best we tested, and it's loud and clear.

The Boytone BT-38SM is our pick for budget-minded vinyl enthusiasts who don't want to spend a lot of money on a turntable. The BT-38SM has a simple, retro look, and it plays vinyl records, cassettes, and CDs, with audio output via 1/4-inch AUX and RCA inputs. It also has an AM/FM radio and a built-in Bluetooth receiver. It records to USB and SD, and it has a FM transmitter, so you can also use it to listen to the radio at home. The BT-38SM comes with 3 pairs of RCA to 1/4-inch AUX cables, a 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch AUX cable, a 2-inch to 1/4-inch AUX cable, a 3.5-inch floppy disk, a 3.5-inch CD, a rechargeable Jackery lithium-ion battery, and a user manual. It has a simple, easy-to-use display, and it comes with a belt clip and a 32GB SD card for MP3 files. It also plays MP3 files with WAV files, so it offers more versatility than other players. The BT-38SM isn't as portable as our other pick, the Crosley CR-1200, and it doesn't have Bluetooth connectivity, so you can't stream music to it from your phone or music player. The BT-38SM also doesn't have an LCD screen, so it's harder to see what you're playing. If you're just getting started with vinyl, the BT-38SM is an excellent choice.

The Boytone BT-28SPM is a no-frills but fully functional turntable. It's capable of playing both CDs and a record player, and has an AM/FM radio. It has an up to 30-hour battery life, and it's compact, so it's easy to carry. It has a large display, and it's easy to use. The BT-28SPM has separate stereo speakers, so it's capable of playing back two audio sources at once. It also supports MP3 files. The sound quality is decent, and the plastic casing feels solid. The BT-28SPM's simple design makes it a good turntable for people who just want to listen to music, and it's a good value for the price. If you don't want to spend a lot of money on a turntable, the Boytone BT-28SPM is a great choice.

The Jensen JMC1250 is a nice entry-level stereo receiver, with Bluetooth, dual cassette decks, and enough advanced features to entertain young kids while their parents read a book or listen to music. It comes with everything you need to turn your stereo system into a Bluetooth receiver, including a USB cord, an AC adapter, and a USB dock, so it's easy to set up. The Jensen includes a variety of features to please both kids and adults, including dual cassette decks (which let you listen to CD- or tape-based music on two separate channels), a CD-changer with repeat and random play, and a sleep timer. The receiver comes with 20 AM/FM presets and 5 mode presets for EQ, and it features a 24-bit DAC and dual Wolfson WM8740 DACS for clear, high-fidelity sound. The Jensen also includes digital volume and stereo output controls, a slide-out USB dock, two speakers, and the latest Bluetooth technology, so you can stream music from your smartphone or tablet. The Jensen is moderately loud, and it offers decent sound quality for both music and talk radio, and it supports wireless playback from Bluetooth-enabled devices. It's also easy to use, has a nice display, and offers basic parental controls. For kids, it offers the choice of 20 AM/FM presets and 5 EQ modes. But it's somewhat lacking in bass and high-end sounds, and it's somewhat scratchy on low-quality recordings.

The AW Classic Bluetooth Record Player System is an affordable, compact, lightweight, and easy to set up system that plays vinyl records through a pair of external speakers. The Classic plays 7", 10", and 12" records, and it can record from both vinyl and radio sources. The Classic system comes with a remote control, a USB cable for direct recording, and a player/record needle, an AM/FM radio, and a remote control. The Classic records to a USB or SD card, and it supports MP3, WMA, and WAV files. The Classic's sound quality is decent, and it's one of the only record players we've tested that can play 7" records. The Classic system's remote control has a headphone jack, so you can play records without disturbing others. The Classic's speakers are relatively loud, and they do a decent job of reproducing the sound of records. The Classic's built-in speakers aren't loud enough for a party, but it's loud enough for most listening environments. The Classic has a turntable adapter, and you can also record from turntables to a USB or SD card. The Classic's built-in speakers aren't very loud, and it records to a USB or SD card, so it's best used for personal listening.

The Boytone BT-28MB is a somewhat unusual record player, but that's part of its charm. The BT-28MB combines a CD player, a tape player, an MP3 player, a radio, and an SD card reader into one unit. It plays CDs, cassettes, and vinyl records; it records audio to SD, USB, and AUX; and it converts vinyl records, cassette tapes, and radio into MP3 files (using Boytone's vinyl to MP3 conversion service). The BT-28MB's cassette deck is a little noisy, but that's a common problem among cassette players. The speakers are on the small side, but they are loud enough for casual listening, and the unit has enough power to fill a small room, although it's best suited for use in a small apartment or dorm room. The BT-28MB also comes with an AM/FM radio, and it's compatible with Android and iPhone devices. The BT-28MB's design is classic, with an attractive wooden cabinet and a display that slides out from the top. The downside is that it's relatively heavy, and it's a challenge to find the controls. The buttons at the top aren't very responsive, and the unit's menu system isn't intuitive. The BT-28MB uses Boytone's free iOS, Android, and Windows apps to record vinyl, cassettes, and radio to MP3 files, but the apps are glitchy, and they don't have as many features as some other MP3 conversion apps. The BT-28MB is best for older generations who like retro accessories, and it's more suited for people who want to convert their vinyl records, cassette tapes, and radio into MP3 files.