Classic vinyl records may feel like a medium from the last century, but one look at the sheer number of records coming back into shops proves that vinyl is alive and well and that listeners are having more than a moment flocking to the classic sounds.

Digital is great and hi-res sound is truly amazing, but vinyl brings a warmth to listening and the ability to unearth gems that might never have been available on CD or streaming. All you need is a record and a player and you’re ready to go.

The player is usually connected to speakers or an amplifier, and the cord is the name of the game. Maybe you can find it, Weird cord-free model that connects to Sonos While overseas you can share records around the house, Australians aren’t so lucky.

Perhaps that’s the appeal of Sony’s latest record player.

This year, Sony is launching the PX-LX3BT and LX5BT players. Both of these models support 7-inch and 12-inch records and work with Bluetooth and USB, as well as standard RCA cable outputs.

Neither are technically compatible with services like Sonos, but you can connect them to a USB input. To Era modelor even the standard 3.5mm jack on the old Sonos Five speakers. However, those who live outside the Sonos world may not care. These record players support Bluetooth, meaning they are virtually compatible. every wireless speaker.

A single button activates the tonearm and plays the record. Both models are similar, but the LX5BT comes with a gold-plated plug jack, an aluminum tonearm, and a slightly better cartridge.

There are also price differences, with the LX3BT priced at $469 and the LX5 priced at $599 in Australia, but both will be released at the same time, with something expected to be released in mid-February.