What “fully automatic” means on the FiiO TT13
Fully automatic means the turntable handles the start, cue, return, and stop functions for you. You don’t have to place the tonearm by hand every time.
If you’re nervous about lowering a stylus yourself, this is the feature that removes that stress. You press start, the tonearm moves into position, the record plays, and the arm returns when the side ends.
That doesn’t make the sound better by itself. It makes the deck easier and safer for beginners to use day to day.
What the built-in phono preamp and Bluetooth mean in practice
A phono preamp boosts the tiny signal from a turntable so your speakers or amp can actually use it. When it’s built in, you can connect the deck more directly to powered speakers through RCA output.
That’s a big reason this FiiO record player works well for beginners. If you already own powered speakers, setup is usually placement, cable connection, and a quick test, not a pile of extra gear.
Bluetooth is separate from that. It’s there for convenience and cleaner room layouts, not because wireless somehow makes vinyl sound better.
If you’re expecting built-in speakers, this isn’t that category. A buyer with powered speakers is in good shape here, but someone shopping for full all-in-one behavior should look elsewhere.
FiiO TT13 vs AT-LP60X vs AT-LP70XBT
| Model |
Automation |
Bluetooth |
Built-in phono preamp |
Setup ease |
Best for |
Value note |
| FiiO TT13 |
Fully automatic |
Yes |
Yes |
Very easy |
Beginners who want convenience and a nicer first setup |
Strong value if features matter |
| Audio-Technica AT-LP60X |
Fully automatic |
No |
Yes |
Very easy |
Buyers who want the cheapest decent automatic option |
Best budget baseline |
| Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT |
Automatic convenience focus |
Yes |
Yes |
Very easy |
Buyers who want a more feature-rich step up |
Better if your budget stretches |
If your budget is tight, the AT-LP60X still has a strong case. If you want the easiest first real turntable with a stronger convenience set, the TT13 lands in a nice middle spot.
If you want a more feature-rich wireless option and don’t mind spending more, the AT-LP70XBT is the harder comparison. For a lot of first setups, though, the FiiO hits the sweet spot between cheap and overcomplicated.
Which one should you choose?
- Choose the FiiO TT13 if you want a simple, polished first setup with automatic operation and Bluetooth.
- Choose the Audio-Technica AT-LP60X if your main goal is spending as little as possible on a decent automatic turntable.
- Choose the Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT if you want a more feature-rich convenience deck and your budget has more room.
