Retro turntable suitcase lets you carry your love for vinyl anywhere you go!

By: Philippa Axinous | 01.04.2022, 22:30

Some people didn’t really get the memo when the Walkman and the iPod made music portable! The Spinnerette Turntable by Third Man Records is for those who love old-school music and want to take it with them wherever they go. Designed to turn into a briefcase when closed, this portable turntable has a turntable and swing-arm, a built-in speaker with volume and tone controls, the ability to toggle between 33 1/3 , 45, and 78 RPM, and get this… even a 3. 5mm headphone port! Styled in a delightfully energetic yellow colorway, the Spinnerette lets you pump out music retro style like it’s the 70s no matter where you are. You can also buy a tie-dye shirt or large, tinted glasses separately.

Designer: Third Man Records


An inductee at the Museum of Modern Art, the Spinnerette comes with a belt-driven turntable mechanism, an Audio-Technica diamond-stylus needle, and has the ability to play records at 3 different speed settings. To the right of the turntable sits a dynamic full-range speaker built into the ABS chassis of the Spinnerette. If the speaker isn’t quite punchy enough for you, the Spinnerette does have a headphone out, letting you connect something more substantial. There’s also an aux input for playing music through the Spinnerette speakers. The Spinnerette has a USB output which allows you to send audio directly from vinyl records to your computer or laptop via USB. This is a great feature for DJs and anyone who wants to hear old vinyl.

The Spinnerette uses an AC input. Although it’s portable and wireless, the device is not wireless. However, future versions may support Bluetooth audio, although that would be a bit of a defeat for retro-turntable owners.