It can be overwhelming going through Black Friday hi-fi deals. There have been some exceptionally great discounts on speakers, turntables, streamers and amps thanks to specialist retailers such as Richer Sounds, Sevenoaks and Peter Tyson – even Amazon has been matching some of these independent retailers’ prices.
But even if you spot these great deals, how do you go about making sure if this particular turntable will work well with these budget speakers, or if the on-sale amplifier has all the required specs needed for your system’s needs? Well, I’ve been reviewing hi-fi products for over a decade now, and I’m here to help. Putting together the right system with all the right components that work – and sound – best together is one of our specialities at What Hi-Fi?. I’ve picked the best products that are currently enjoying some great Black Friday deals and put them together in a system that I think not only sounds great but will also get you the biggest savings.
This vinyl system I’ve put together below all comes to well under £1000. That’s a decent total sum if you’re looking to upgrade or have the funds to set your sights above the entry level. And I’ve also added a handful of alternatives or additional budget options to expand this system should you wish – you know, just for fun.
So if you’re looking to build (or re-build) a modern turntable system from scratch, here’s the best product combination made from the best Black Friday deals.
The system
Turntable: Sony PS-LX310BT was £249 now £228 at Amazon (save £21)
Integrated amplifier: Marantz PM6007 was £449 now £347 at Amazon (save £££102)
Stereo speakers: Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition was £449 now £249 at Richer Sounds (save £170)
Total price: was £1147 now £824
Saving: £323
Altogether, this system will cost you just over £800 with today’s deal prices – that’s an incredible total cost for three five-star products that won’t break the bank, not to mention a huge saving of over £300. That leaves you plenty left over for those little extras like cables and even a new record or two (or three!).
- What if you already have a perfectly good integrated amplifier, but it doesn’t have a phono stage?
If you don’t like the one inside the Sony deck, you can add an external phono preamp to give it a sonic lift. Our recommendation? The sleek, energetic Cambridge Audio Duo MC/MM, which works with both moving magnet (which the Sony has) and moving coil cartridges (in case you want to upgrade at a later date). And it’s even £100 off right now. Neat.
Cambridge Audio Alva Duo MC/MMwas £299now £199 at Richer Sounds (save £100)
- What if you want to add streaming powers?
The new 2023 Award-winning WiiM Pro Plus is the perfect, compact, ultra-budget addition to any system and will bring AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast and wi-fi connectivity so you can play from your favourite music service app (Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify etc) with ease. It sounds great for the price, the friendly app makes it easy to use and it’s now available with a tempting £50 saving. We’d snap it up quick.
WiiM Pro Pluswas £219now £169 at Sevenoaks (save £50)
MORE:
Read the full Sony PS-LX310BT review
Read our full Marantz PM6007 review
And the full B&W 607 S2 Anniversary Edition review
Check out all other Black Friday hi-fi deals available now
I’ve covered every UK Black Friday – and these are the best tech deals so far
Laura Adams is a tech enthusiast residing in the UK. Her articles cover the latest technological innovations, from AI to consumer gadgets, providing readers with a glimpse into the future of technology.
