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TEAC TN 400BT X/TB Brings Bluetooth Vinyl Playback Back in Style With a Turquoise Blue Limited Edition
Bluetooth turntables have moved from novelty status into the mainstream of the vinyl market. Their growth is being driven less by traditional hi-fi ownership and more by changes in listening habits, particularly among younger buyers who already rely on wireless earbuds and headphones for most of their music. TEAC’s latest release, the $629.99 TN 400BT X/TB, reflects that shift by combining a conventional belt-drive design with built-in Bluetooth playback.
The TN 400BT X/TB is a limited-edition turquoise blue version of TEAC’s Bluetooth turntable platform, scheduled to arrive in Spring 2026. The finish is distinctive without being flashy, but the more important context is how products like this fit into the current vinyl ecosystem. Recent research indicates that roughly 40 percent of people purchasing vinyl today do not actually own a turntable. That reality may be good news for the record industry in the short term, but it raises longer-term questions for traditional turntable manufacturers if vinyl increasingly becomes a collectible rather than a regularly played format.
Bluetooth-enabled models like the TN 400BT X/TB are one way brands are attempting to bridge that gap, giving listeners who already own wireless headphones another practical way to engage with vinyl rather than letting records sit unused on a shelf.
At its foundation, the TN 400BT X/TB is a belt-drive turntable built around stable, no-nonsense engineering. A DC motor drives a high-inertia aluminum die-cast platter via a belt system designed to minimize vibration and speed irregularities. The table supports 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm playback, making it compatible with modern pressings as well as older records. TEAC rates wow and flutter at 0.2 percent or less, keeping performance aligned with expectations at this price level.
Bluetooth Built In Because Nobody Wants Another Box
Bluetooth is where the TN 400BT X/TB clearly reflects modern listening habits. The turntable uses Bluetooth 5.2 and supports SBC, aptX, and aptX Adaptive codecs, allowing vinyl playback to be streamed wirelessly to compatible headphones and speakers.
Pairing is handled via a single button with an LED indicator, and the turntable can remember up to 8 paired devices. This kind of functionality explains the category’s momentum: it lets vinyl coexist comfortably with wireless lifestyles instead of fighting them.
For listeners who still prefer a wired signal path, TEAC includes a built-in phono EQ amplifier based on the NJM8080 op amp. This allows the turntable to connect directly to powered speakers or amplifiers that lack a dedicated phono input. A switchable line or phono output also keeps upgrade paths open for those who want to add an external phono stage later.
The tonearm follows a familiar and proven formula. It is an S-shaped, static-balanced design with adjustable counterweight and anti-skating, fitted with a universal headshell and gold-plated contacts. TEAC ships the TN 400BT X/TB ready to play with an Audio-Technica AT95E moving-magnet cartridge pre-installed, keeping setup simple while giving users room to experiment with cartridge upgrades in the future.
Visually, the limited-edition turquoise blue lacquer finish sets this model apart from the standard lineup. The plinth is constructed from high-density MDF for rigidity and vibration control, while machined aluminum knobs, aluminum feet, and gold-plated RCA terminals reinforce the sense that this is meant to be a finished product, not an entry-level toy.
Specifications:
- Drive type: Belt drive
- Motor: DC
- Speeds: 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm
- Wow and flutter: 0.2 percent or less
- Signal to noise ratio: 67 dB A weighted or better
- Platter: High-inertia aluminum die-cast
- Bearing: Low-friction spindle with brass bearing
- Tonearm: S-shaped, static-balanced
- Effective length: 223 mm, approximately 8.8 inches
- Supported cartridge weight: 3 to 7 g, or 14 to 18 g including headshell
- Included cartridge: Audio-Technica AT95E moving magnet
- Cartridge frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Bluetooth version: 5.2
- Supported codecs: SBC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
- Paired device memory: Up to 8 devices
- Analog output: Gold-plated RCA
- Output modes: Switchable line or phono
- Chassis material: High-density MDF
- Finish: Gloss turquoise blue lacquer
- Dimensions: 420 × 117 × 356 mm (16.5 × 4.6 × 14.0 inches)
- Weight: 4.9 kg (10.8 pounds)
- Included accessories: Felt mat, headshell with cartridge installed, counterweight, dust cover with hinges, RCA cable with ground wire, AC adapter, user manual
The Bottom Line
The TEAC TN 400BT X/TB isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel — it’s a solid, well-built Bluetooth turntable that recognizes how people actually listen today. It sits above entry-level jobbies like Lenco and many Victrola-branded models in both build quality and cartridge setup, and it brings a more complete Bluetooth implementation than Sony’s earlier PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT, which have leaned toward casual convenience over flexibility.
At the same time, it doesn’t step into true high-end territory like the semi-integrated Technics SL-40CBT, which pairs wireless convenience with noticeably more refined analog performance. It won’t satisfy purist analog obsessives chasing every last nuance, but for the growing share of buyers who are new to vinyl or want a no-nonsense all-in-one experience with modern connectivity, the TN 400BT X/TB makes sense.
Pricing & Availability
The TEAC TN 400BT X/TB in Limited Edition Turquoise Blue will be available in Spring 2026 for $629.99 USD in limited quantities. The walnut version of the same turntable is available now for $629.99 at TEAC USA.