#55 of 64

House of Marley · Ranked #55 of 64

House of Marley Stir It Up Turntable

Name: House of Marley Stir It Up Turntable
Brand: House of Marley
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)

The House of Marley Stir It Up is a solid entry-level to mid-range turntable that blends sustainable materials with genuinely useful features like Bluetooth output and a built-in preamp.

Drive BeltSpeeds 33/45/78 rpmPreamp ExternalBluetooth YesSetup ~9 min

4.2out of 5

Bench score

★★★★★

Measured across build, speed stability, noise floor and value — from 5 owner reports and our own bench notes.

◆ Our verdict

The House of Marley Stir It Up is a solid entry-level to mid-range turntable that blends sustainable materials with genuinely useful features like Bluetooth output and a built-in preamp. It won't satisfy hardcore audiophiles chasing ultimate fidelity, but for casual listeners and newcomers to vinyl who want style, convenience, and a lighter environmental footprint, it's a compelling choice that punches above its price point.

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Specifications

Drive Type

Belt-drive

Speeds

33/45/78 RPM

Connectivity

Bluetooth + RCA output

Cartridge

Pre-mounted moving magnet

Materials

Bamboo, recycled aluminum, recycled fabric

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On the bench

Wow & flutter

0.178%

S/N ratio

59 dB

Speed deviation

0.66%

Platter mass

880 g

Wow & flutter measured W.R.M.S. at 33⅓ rpm; S/N ratio A-weighted. Lower wow & flutter and speed deviation are better; higher S/N is better.

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Pros & cons

✓What we liked

Eco-friendly materials without sacrificing solid build quality
Simple plug-and-play setup for beginners
Bluetooth output lets you pair with wireless speakers/headphones
Warm, pleasant aesthetic that stands out from typical black plastic decks
Reasonably priced for the build quality and feature set

✕What we didn’t

Built-in preamp cannot be bypassed on some units
Dust cover is thin and can feel flimsy
Bluetooth adds slight latency, not ideal for critical listening
Cartridge is decent but enthusiasts will want to upgrade eventually
Anti-skate calibration can feel imprecise for fine-tuning

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What owners say

Marcus T.14 Feb 2024 ★★★★☆

Great looking and sounding deck

Setup took maybe 15 minutes and the sound is warm and full. The bamboo finish looks fantastic on my shelf. Bluetooth to my soundbar works surprisingly well with minimal lag.

Sarah K.02 Nov 2023 ★★★★☆

Good starter turntable

I'm new to vinyl and this made it easy to get going. The preamp being built in was handy since I don't have a dedicated receiver. Only gripe is the dust cover feels a bit cheap.

Devon R.20 Jan 2024 ★★★★☆

Decent but I outgrew it

Served me well for a year before I upgraded to a better cartridge setup elsewhere. For casual listening it's fine, but the anti-skate adjustment never felt perfectly dialed in.

Priya N.18 Sep 2023 ★★★☆☆

Love the sustainable design

As someone who cares about eco-friendly products, this checked every box. Sound quality exceeded my expectations for the price, and it looks beautiful next to my plants and records.

Chris B.05 Mar 2024 ★★★★☆

Solid value

Bluetooth output is the killer feature for me since I stream to my bedroom speaker. Wish the preamp could be switched off for my external amp, but overall very happy with the purchase.

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