Upgraded HiFi Speakers
The two 18-watt passive speakers provide powerful and immersive sound for your vinyl listening experience. They deliver rich, full-bodied audio.
Bluetooth Input
Stream music wirelessly from your phone or tablet with Bluetooth input, making it easy to enjoy your favorite tunes anytime.
Dual-Speed Function
Play 7", 10", and 12" records at 33 or 45 RPM for versatile vinyl listening tailored to any collection.
Vinyl To Computer
Experience the best of both worlds with a turntable that offers MP3 recording capabilities.
Enhances your listening pleasure through the fusion of cutting-edge audio technology and seamless design, packed with enough features.
Hi-Fi Audio
Experience clear sound with precise tonal balance, ensuring every detail of your music is faithfully reproduced. Hi-Fi technology brings your vinyl collection to life, delivering immersive and authentic listening.
High-Fidelity Dual Speaker Setup
Featuring 4-inch bass drivers and 1.5-inch tweeters, the two speakers produce a full-spectrum Hi-Fi soundstage. Each channel delivers 18W of clean power with advanced DSP calibration, ensuring tight bass, crisp vocals, and a balanced frequency response from 50Hz to 20kHz.
Precision Manual Belt-Drive System
SY101 adopts a high-accuracy manual belt-drive mechanism with a silicone damping belt and aluminum spindle. The result: stable rotation (±0.15% wow & flutter), low noise (-65dB), and authentic analog sound performance for music fans.
12-Inch Iron Platter for Absolute Rotational Stability
SY101 integrates a 12-inch (300 mm) iron platter weighing 1.8 kg, engineered for perfect rotational balance. This high-mass design minimizes vibration and keeps wow & flutter within ±0.15%, ensuring superior speed stability and sound fidelity.
Low Distortion Technology
This turntable is engineered with a balanced tonearm design that ensures accurate tracking across the entire record surface. By optimizing the force distribution (F) and anti-skating adjustment, it achieves a distortion rate of ≤0.8%, preserving the original details of the music.
USB Vinyl-to-PC Recording
Allowing you to easily connect to your PC or laptop. With simple plug-and-play functionality, you can digitize your vinyl records and preserve your favorite music in high-quality digital format. Perfect for editing, archiving, or enjoying your vinyl collection on modern devices without compromising sound quality.
Technical specifications
| Type | Manual belt-drive turntable with external stereo speaker system |
| Speed Settings | 33-1/3 RPM / 45 RPM |
| Supported Record Sizes | 7", 10", and 12" vinyl records |
| Drive System & Motor | Belt-drive system with DC motor for stable rotation and reduced vibration |
| Cartridge & Stylus | Audio-Technica AT3600L MM cartridge / Recommended tracking force: 3.5 ± 0.5g for accurate groove tracking and record-friendly playback |
| Audio Output & Speakers | 2 × external stereo speakers (2 × 18W) |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Bluetooth input for wireless music streaming from mobile devices and apps |
| Controls & Features | Manual operation with adjustable counterweight system, Auto-stop function (platter stops at end of record, tonearm remains in position for manual lift) |
| Power & Consumption | Power adapter: 15V / 2.4A. Power consumption: 70W |
| Dimensions & Weight | Turntable size: 14.09" × 16.42" × 4.92" / Speaker size: 6" × 6" × 9" / Total weight: 21.21 lb / 9.6 kg |
Product Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. The SY101 turntable has a built in phono preamp and built in amplification for the included speakers. Connect the included external speakers to the turntable, set the tracking force, and you can start playing vinyl without a separate amplifier or phono preamp.
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The SY101 includes two 18W passive stereo speakers. The turntable has a built in amplifier, so the included speakers connect directly to the Speaker Output Terminals on the back of the turntable and do not require a separate amplifier or receiver.
To connect the speakers, connect the left and right speaker wires to the corresponding Speaker Output Terminals on the back of the turntable, matching the positive and negative connections correctly.
For the included speakers, set the PHONO/LINE switch to LINE. The LINE setting enables the turntable's built in phono preamp for standard line level output.
The PHONO/LINE switch is mainly used when connecting the SY101's RCA output to external audio equipment. Select LINE when connecting to standard LINE or AUX inputs, and select PHONO when connecting to a receiver or amplifier with a dedicated PHONO input or to an external phono preamp.
For the included SY101 speakers, use LINE mode. No separate amplifier or receiver is required. -
Both are belt drive turntable systems with external stereo speakers, built in phono preamps, adjustable counterweights, AT3600L MM cartridges, USB recording, and Auto Stop.
The main differences are speaker power and Bluetooth connectivity. The SY101 includes 2 × 18W external speakers and Bluetooth input, while the UD006 includes 2 × 20W speakers with Bluetooth input and output.
Choose the SY101 if you want a straightforward external speaker system for vinyl playback and streaming music from your phone.
Choose the UD006 if you want higher speaker output and the flexibility to transmit vinyl audio to compatible Bluetooth headphones or speakers. -
The SY101 supports Bluetooth input, allowing you to stream music wirelessly from a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other compatible Bluetooth device through the SY101 speaker system.
The SY101 does not support Bluetooth output, so it cannot transmit vinyl playback to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. -
The SY101 supports 7 inch, 10 inch, and 12 inch vinyl records at 33 1/3 and 45 RPM.
It does not support 78 RPM records.
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The SY101 uses an Audio-Technica AT3600L MM cartridge with a recommended tracking force of 3.5 ± 0.5g. The adjustable counterweight allows you to properly balance the tonearm and set the recommended tracking force.
When properly balanced and used with a clean, undamaged stylus and records in good condition, the SY101 is designed for normal vinyl playback. Proper tracking force, tonearm setup, record condition, and stylus condition all affect tracking performance and record wear.
The included stylus is replaceable, allowing you to replace it when it becomes worn. -
Yes. The SY101 has an Auto Stop function that stops the platter from spinning near the end of a record.
However, it is a manual turntable, so the tonearm does not automatically lift or return to its rest position. After playback finishes, manually lift and return the tonearm to its rest.
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If the stylus skips, slides, or jumps, first make sure the turntable is placed on a stable, level surface and the tonearm is properly balanced. For the included AT3600L cartridge, set the tracking force to the recommended 3.5 ± 0.5g.
If the stylus repeatedly skips in the same spot, check the record for scratches, warping, dust, or pressing imperfections and try another record. If the stylus slides toward the center of the record, recheck the tonearm balance and tracking force, and make sure the stylus and cartridge are securely installed.
If skipping happens when the speakers are playing loudly or the turntable is touched, move the speakers farther away and place the turntable on a stable surface to reduce vibration.
If the problem occurs with multiple clean records after the tonearm and tracking force have been correctly adjusted, the stylus or turntable may require further inspection. Please contact Retrolife Support for assistance.