Danish brand Argon Audio is expanding its popular TT MK2 turntable range with the Argon Audio TT MK2 BT. The new version adds Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX and aptX HD, so listeners can enjoy their records wirelessly through compatible Bluetooth speakers, headphones or stereo systems, while keeping the simplicity that made the original TT MK2 so popular.
Bluetooth for everyday vinyl
The main addition is a Qualcomm Bluetooth transmitter. With aptX HD support, the Argon Audio TT MK2 BT can send the signal from your records in higher resolution to compatible headphones or speakers. Pairing is simple: hold the Bluetooth button for two seconds, and an LED ring shows the status. The turntable remembers up to five paired devices and automatically tries to reconnect to the last one used when it starts up. It transmits to one device at a time.
That makes the turntable flexible. You can listen to a record on wireless headphones late at night, or send the music to a Bluetooth speaker in another corner of the room, without extra cables.
Built-in phono stage and AT3600L cartridge
Under the hood, the Argon Audio TT MK2 BT keeps the proven recipe of the TT MK2. It is a belt-driven turntable for 33 and 45 rpm, with an MDF plinth and a heavy 1.8 kg iron platter on a ball bearing. An aluminium tonearm with an effective length of 8.6 inches comes fitted with a pre-mounted Audio-Technica AT3600L moving magnet cartridge, and the anti-skating is factory-calibrated for that cartridge.
For a wired connection, the Argon Audio TT MK2 BT has a built-in RIAA phono preamplifier that can be switched on or off at the back. With the preamp on, you connect it to a line input on any amplifier or active speaker. With the preamp off, you can use the phono input of your amplifier or a separate phono stage, which leaves room to upgrade later. An auto-stop function stops the platter after three minutes without music.
Five finishes
The Argon Audio TT MK2 BT is available in Atlantic Blue, matte Black, Electric Amber and Pine Green lacquer, and in Walnut veneer. A dust cover, an RCA cable and a power supply are included. Argon Audio recently also introduced a more advanced model, which you can read about in our article on the Argon Audio AURORA direct-drive turntable.
Who is it for?
The TT MK2 BT is aimed at listeners who are discovering vinyl or want a simple second turntable. Bluetooth will not satisfy the purist, but the switchable phono stage means the turntable can grow with a better system. At only 30 euros more than the standard TT MK2, the wireless option is an easy choice for anyone who listens on headphones or a Bluetooth speaker. With its heavy platter, quality cartridge and five attractive finishes, the Argon Audio TT MK2 BT also looks the part in a modern living room.
Pricing and availability
The Argon Audio TT MK2 BT is available now for €299, with a three-year warranty. The standard TT MK2 without Bluetooth costs €269. More information is available on the Argon Audio website.
Key specifications
- Drive: belt drive, 33/45 rpm
- Platter: 1,800 g iron, ball bearing
- Tonearm: aluminium, 8.6-inch effective length
- Cartridge: Audio-Technica AT3600L (MM), pre-mounted
- Phono stage: built-in RIAA, switchable
- Bluetooth: 5.4, aptX and aptX HD
- Wow and flutter: ≤ 0.06%
- Finishes: Atlantic Blue, Black, Electric Amber, Pine Green, Walnut
- Price: €299
