The Toshiba Aurex AX-RP10 features a built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of wireless playback. | Image: Toshiba
Toshiba has announced a new record player designed for vinyl enthusiasts who want to make their analog music collections more portable. The Aurex AX-RP10 is by no means pocket-friendly like Sony’s Walkman or Apple’s iPod, but it’s small enough to haul around in an included shoulder bag while still accommodating 12-inch records, and it can be used completely wirelessly thanks to a built-in USB-C charged battery.
The AX-RP10’s compact design is reminiscent of the iconic Audio-Technica Sound Burger which was re-released in 2022, but not quite as small. You can still haul it to the beach or the park for a picnic, but it will also appeal to vinyl enthusiasts trying to minimize the footprint of their hobby at home. Pricing information hasn’t been announced yet, but it’s expected to ship sometime in April 2025.
Like the Sound Burger, the AX-RP10 has a built-in battery with a 2,000mAh capacity that Toshiba says should last up to 10 hours. It’s compatible with both 33 1/3 and 45 rpm records, and uses MM type cartridges. The belt-driven turntable has no speakers of its own, but includes a stereo mini audio jack for plugging in wired headphones or connecting it to a sound system.
If you want to go completely wireless and are okay with the analog sound of your vinyl collection being digitally compressed, the AX-RP10 includes Bluetooth connectivity so it can be used with wireless headphones and speakers. That’s not going to appeal to audiophiles, but neither is the rest of the AX-RP10’s hardware.
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