MIXX Analog Plus review: the 2-in-1 turntable and CD player that brings Bluetooth into your retro setup
MIXX Audio is aiming squarely at listeners who still keep both vinyl and CDs close at hand, with the Analog Plus combining a fully automatic turntable and a built-in CD player in one compact unit.
The pitch is simple: fewer boxes, fewer cables, and a straightforward path from physical media to modern wireless speakers via Bluetooth.
The Analog Plus is positioned as an all-in-one component for casual home listening rather than a tweak-heavy audiophile deck. It supports 33 and 45 RPM playback for 12-inch and 7-inch records, and uses an Audio-Technica AT3600L moving-magnet cartridge, a popular budget option known for being forgiving with older pressings.
How the 2-in-1 design works?
Design-wise, the player keeps the front panel minimal, with playback controls and a small display handling day-to-day operation. Around the back, MIXX includes RCA line-out alongside Bluetooth audio output, plus a physical switch to choose between wired output and wireless streaming.
That rear-mounted Bluetooth switch is functional, but it can feel inconvenient if you frequently move between a receiver and wireless headphones. The unit ships with an infrared remote, although several buttons appear to be generic carryovers that do not map to any Analog Plus function.
Vinyl playback is fully automatic
For vinyl, the Analog Plus handles tonearm movement automatically, encouraging hands-off use and reducing the risk of miscueing for beginners. The convenience comes with a familiar trade-off: track skipping is not precise, which is common even on pricier automatic turntables.
Because the unit includes its own phono stage, it is designed to feed a standard AUX input rather than a dedicated phono preamp. In practice, that can mean you may need to turn your amplifier higher than usual to match volume levels from other sources.
CD features, plus one notable gap
The CD mechanism sits beneath the platter area, and the display provides track and time information for basic navigation. MIXX also supports CD-R and CD-RW discs, including data discs with WAV, MP3, and WMA files, which will matter to anyone with older burned compilations.
One limitation stands out for album-focused listening: the Analog Plus does not support gapless CD playback, which can interrupt continuous mixes and live recordings. It also defaults to CD mode at startup if a disc is left inside, resuming playback behavior that some users may want more control over.
Overall, the MIXX Analog Plus succeeds most as a space-saving bridge between two physical formats and today’s Bluetooth-first listening habits. It is best suited to buyers who value convenience and a tidy setup, and who can live without gapless CD playback and more advanced connectivity options.
