- Soul Rebel is a compact record player with under-plinth lighting and an Audio-Technica cartridge
- Rise Up is a cheaper all-in-one with less premium components
- Both models have Bluetooth in and out, and built-in speakers
House of Marley makes some impressive and affordable turntables, such as the Revolution: as we said in our review of that turntable, you get a pretty good turntable for a pretty low price: “There are some cheaper Bluetooth turntables out there, but none with the same style and build quality as the Revolution.” And now the company has two new models to tempt you: the Soul Rebel and the Rise Up.
The Rise Up is an affordably priced all-in-one with built-in speakers, while the Soul Rebel is a more premium version with under-plinth lighting and a better cartridge. And while neither is going to trouble the big names in audiophile equipment, they could be among the best turntables for budget buyers.
House of Marley Soul Rebel and Rise Up turntables: key features and pricing
The two turntables have a staggered launch, with the Soul Rebel launching on 25 October and the Rise Up launching on 1 November.
The Soul Rebel has a list price of $379.99 (about £280 / AU$580) and is designed for small spaces, with a clean and compact design featuring under-plinth lighting to help set the mood. It has an Audio-Technica AT3600L stylus, which is a familiar sight in this price bracket, and it features Bluetooth in and out, so you can play to it from your phone, or send sound to some of the best Bluetooth headphones. It has a metal platter, and those built-in speakers.
The Rise Up is $199.99 (about £150 / AU$300) and comes with a ruby ceramic stylus, a plastic platter, and Bluetooth in and out again, plus speakers. It’s clearly targeted at the vinyl beginner.
Both models are made from natural bamboo and blended recycled plastics, and come in 100% plastic-free recyclable packaging.
UK pricing and availability hasn’t been confirmed for these two models yet but House of Marley tends to have dollar/pound parity – for example, the aforementioned Revolution turntable is currently $149 in the US and £149 in the UK – so while I’ve provided converted currency amounts above, expect the eventual UK prices to differ.
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