1 BY ONE
1 BY ONE High Fidelity Belt Drive Turntable with Built-in Speakers Review
An affordable vintage-style turntable with cabinet design, perfect for those who want the retro look on a budget.
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Quick Specs
Hover over ⓘ to learn what each means
- Drive Type ⓘ Belt drive = quieter listening, great for home use. Direct drive = instant start/stop, good if you want to DJ or scratch records.
- belt
- Speeds ⓘ This tells you which records you can play. 33 RPM plays full albums, 45 RPM plays singles. If it includes 78, you can also play old vintage records from your grandparents' collection.
- 33, 45, 78 RPM
- Built-in Preamp ⓘ Yes = plug directly into any speakers and you're ready to go. No = you'll need to buy a separate phono preamp or use a receiver with a 'phono' input.
- Yes
- USB Output ⓘ Yes = you can plug into your computer and save your vinyl as digital files to listen on your phone. No = vinyl only, no digital copies.
- Yes
- Cartridge ⓘ This is the part that actually touches your records. A good cartridge means better sound quality. You can always upgrade this later without buying a new turntable.
- Included
Our Take
The 1 BY ONE takes the vintage cabinet format and brings it to the lowest accessible price point. If the Victrola Aviator is the aspirational version of this form factor, this is the practical budget answer for someone who wants the look without the cost. For what it is — an affordable all-in-one with retro styling — it delivers the core experience.
The ceramic cartridge is the main technical limitation. Ceramic styli track at higher force than magnetic cartridges and don't resolve as much detail. Over time, this can also contribute to more wear on records. It's not a deal-breaker for casual listening on records you're not precious about, but it's worth knowing.
The USB output is a genuine bonus at this price — most decks in this category don't include it. Digitizing old family records to preserve them is a legitimate use case, and this deck supports it. Overall: buy it for the aesthetics and the all-in-one convenience, not for audiophile performance.
Sound Quality
The sound reflects the budget tier — it's functional and listenable rather than impressive. The ceramic cartridge produces adequate playback for casual listening; highs are rolled off and inner detail is limited. Built-in speakers are modest in output and tonal range. Compared to a proper turntable through external speakers, the difference is stark. Within the category of budget vintage all-in-ones, it's representative. USB digitizing captures the playback as-heard, so the digital copies reflect the cartridge's limitations.
Setup and Ease of Use
No setup required beyond placement and plugging in. Built-in speakers are self-contained; no external connections needed. USB output works with most computers using free recording software. Bluetooth pairing is standard. The ceramic cartridge does not require counterweight adjustment — the tonearm is fixed. The main care consideration: the ceramic stylus should be inspected periodically and replaced when worn, both to protect records and to maintain what audio quality the system is capable of.
What We Like
- ✓ Budget-friendly vintage cabinet style
- ✓ Front-mounted knobs and speaker grille for retro look
- ✓ Built-in speakers and Bluetooth
- ✓ USB output for digitizing records
What Could Be Better
- ✗ Entry-level sound quality
- ✗ Ceramic cartridge
Best For
Budget-conscious buyers who want vintage aesthetics
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