Andover Audio Spinbase 2 Speaker System Designed for Turntables; Phono Input, BT, Analog and Optical Input, ISOGroove Anti-Feedback, with Remote Control (Black)

I'm a big Hi-Fi guy. I don't have any problems putting up big speakers and other equipment as a focal point in a room for the sake of good sound. My wife on the other hand has a completely opposite idea of aesthetics and form-over-function. So when she decided that she wanted a turntable in our living room for personal use and entertaining purposes, I knew it was going to be a challenge to get our worlds to align. I was trying to sell her on some high end bookshelf speakers and a small amp, but she isn't about being able to see any wires at all. I didn't want to shove something into the cabinet that the turntable was sitting on because it would sound terrible. I'm very glad I found the Spinbase. It's small and inconspicuous enough that she was more than happy to sign off on it, and the fidelity is more than respectable given its footprint. Bonus points for it being as easy to use as it gets, with only the volume knob with an on/off detent. The sound is robust and room-filling, and there is zero preamp noise. I fired it up recently when I had some friends over who also appreciate Hi-Fi and they were as impressed as I was. One of them even ordered one for himself I think. Is it high-end listening room euphoric? Not quite. But is it impressive and satisfying living room sound, with good clarity and dynamics? Absolutely. And it costs less than what most good small speakers and a separate amp and preamp would cost you, in both money and space. A superb value. Also, their customer service is top-notch. I was getting weird noises through mine when I first turned it on. I sent a message to their customer care and had a reply back very quickly advising me to move it further away from my router. Worked great. I highly recommend this as a compact and sexy alternative to a full stereo system if you're cramped for space or battling over style.

Over the last few years, I decided to ditch all the big, bulky sound systems and stereo equipment. I am tired of running wires and having speakers everywhere. For the TVs in my house, I went with soundbars - simple and small, yet capable of amazing sound. …so, what to do about the record player? I wanted something that 1.) had a small footprint, 2.) was not required to be connected via wifi, and 3.) sounded great. Then, I came across the Andover Audio Spinbase. I read the specs and the marketing jargon. I read reviews… but I still wasn’t convinced. I thought that a small unit like this would never sound good, especially without an external subwoofer. I was wrong. This thing is amazing. PLEASE NOTE: if you are looking to fill a large space with the highest quality sound or if you’re a total audiophile, this might not be the solution you are looking for. But if you want something that looks clean and understated, puts out sound above its weight class, and is a dedicated device for your turntable, this is it. Knobs on the back allow you to adjust the treble and bass, and one simple knob on the front turns it on and adjusts volume. Simple. I cannot believe the low end that this speaker is capable of producing. No external subwoofer required. Think if it as a “Bose for your record player.” It seems like everything now-a-days needs a wifi connection or bluetooth; that’s great for a lot of things, but the Spinbase is designed for one purpose: playing music from your turntable. That’s it. No updates, no connection issues. Plug it in and drop the needle… the way records were meant to be enjoyed. If you’re on the fence, BUY IT.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: If you want a minimalist, high-performance system that lives under your turntable and delivers clear, dynamic sound, the SpinBase 2 is an audiophile-grade powerhouse in a compact package. Ideal for vinyl lovers wanting clean design and rich music—no bulky setup required.

Good for what it is, but volume is an issue when connecting a turntable either by cable or bluetooth. When connecting other media (phones, tablets, computers) the volume is pretty good. Setup and connection were a breeze. Bass output is unimpressive, but overall sound quality is above average. I'd imagine the pricey subwoofer add-on would make a world of difference.

Update: Andover customer service replied quickly and confirmed that I may have a faulty unit. They encouraged me to exchange it. The new one works great! I want to love the Andover Audio Spinbase. The price, simplicity to operate, sound quality, and design are really good. However, there are some quality issues can't be ignored. Upon opening the package and inspecting the device, I noticed that a couple of corners of the perforated metal surround are a bit bent and don't fit completely flush. Not a deal breaker since they are on the back edge, but still some attention to detail that bothers me. As for the things that don't seem right - the volume dial starts at medium loudness at the 10 o'clock On position and quickly jumps to loud with the most minor of dial turns. This seems defective as there is no nuance in volume adjustment. Would appreciate to know if this is by design or if I got aa faulty unit. The other issue I've recently started experiencing is that my iPhone 11 Pro bluetooth cuts out when only 6 feet away from the Spinbase. Worked great when I got it so I'm not sure why the performance has degraded.

We are primarily using our Spinbase 2 to stream from our phone or hooked up to our CD player. We are so impressed with the sound of this little device. Even the bass is pretty decent. The only material where it’s a little weak is rock music played at high volume. Highly recommended otherwise.

I purchased a unit that arrived defective. The company has offered to return the defective item.

I love this product it is great to place under your turntable and is the perfect size. The speakers are loud and it looks good.

Buena calidad de sonido. El diseño es excelente. Los bajos no son lo mejor, pero en los otros rangos es óptimo y supongo que por eso existe el subwoofer.