Andover Audio Spinbase
The Andover Audio Spinbase is the slimmest and most compact solution to get you rolling with good audio for your turntable. At 18” wide, 13.5” deep, and 3.25” tall, this all-in-one speaker system is a compact package that takes up about the same real estate as a typical turntable. And the neat part is, this speaker is actually meant for you to just plop your turntable directly on top of it and you’re good to go. No worrying about placing speakers on stands or bookshelves to the left and right.
The Spinbase boasts an impressive piece of isolation technology called Isogroove™, which makes it a viable option for placing a turntable on top. In the past, this was a definite no-go due to potential acoustic feedback problems. However, the Spinbase team has implemented a sophisticated combination of mechanical and electronic compensation systems, effectively eliminating any chance of feedback.
On either end of the Spinbase front panel, are two dome tweeters that face forward, and on the sides, there are two oval midbass/bass drivers that also face outward. With this setup, the Spinbase produces a 270-degree sound field that results in a pleasing, room-filling audio experience. Each driver has its own dedicated power amplifier, and the Spinbase's ample internal space allows for the development of satisfactory bass, contributing to its warm sound.
With just a quick flick of a toggle, the ceramic input can effortlessly switch to a line-in analog input, allowing you to receive the output of a CD player, DAC, or cassette deck with ease. To further enhance your audio experience, conveniently located beside the two sets of inputs are nifty bass and treble controls, as well as a mini headphone jack. And to top it all off, the icing on the cake comes in the form of Bluetooth 5.0 - a welcomed addition to the already impressive array of inputs.
The Spinbase has a warm and rich sound without any sense of edge to it. Its convenience doesn’t seem to impact the sound like you may think, as it sounded great even at low volumes keeping that warm tone to it. We also love having the versatility of having Bluetooth included, so we could use it as a background music player with just a phone if you don’t feel like setting up a vinyl record.
For $300, this is the perfect solution for someone who has limited space but doesn’t want to skip out on good sound quality. And since it already has a phono stage built-in, if you haven’t purchased your turntable yet, you can save a few bucks and get one without it since you won’t need it with this speaker. This will be a phenomenal choice for many people!