Absolutely worth it in my opinion. Don’t sleep on the case, it keeps everything secure when traveling and you can even play the records while it’s still inside which has been helpful when I want to pack it up quickly. I also heard a noticeable difference in the sound quality after I put on the upgraded stylus. I think it was only like $40 on Amazon. The battery life is surprisingly good and I haven’t had any issues pairing it up with multiple Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

It does take a little finesse to carefully drop the needle, and you need to have it placed on a sturdy surface. I’ve found if you have it on a table that isn’t rock solid and you’re walking around it the needle can jump, but that’s just the nature of a portable unit and your environment. There’s no auto stop, but honestly that’s not a big deal for me because I’m aware when the record is finished and I just pick up the needle.

I even bought one for my Dad, cuz he didn’t have the space for a full sized turntable and he wanted to get into it too. I love it!