A:AnswerNo, you don't need anything else. That is what makes this a great entry level turntable.
You can use a Bluetooth speaker, or a wired speaker. The speaker must have a power source -- either a receiver or is self-powered. A great solution for speakers is the Edifier powered bookshelf speakers I've linked below.
If you want to connect this to a speaker with 3.5mm input (headphone jack), you'll need an adapter like the one I've linked.
A:AnswerThe software I use is Audacity, an open source free download. With it, you can make project recordings of your vinyl, and export to wav files for CD audio, or you can export to mp3 (may need a small plug in program for Audacity. )
A:AnswerYes to both AirPods. No to HomePod - unless you are up for a challenge. HomePod does not support bluetooth for streaming to non-iOS devices. You could connect to a computer and use a third party app, but probably more trouble than it’s worth. Regarding AirPods, as neither the AirPods nor the turntable have volume control, you will not be able to adjust volume while listening to the turntable. This has not been a problem with any of our LPs.
A:Answeryes you can use the Marshall Bluetooth speaker on this turntable and this particular turntable is equipped with a preamp so nothing to worry about there. Hope that helps your situation
A:AnswerHi mary, The tonearm automatically descends to its position when you press the START button, and the tonearm returns to the tone armrest when the playback stops. Ref: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4748/2a8f06044efec02b753eff3df707fb93/47487551M.pdf (page 17) -Sam
A:AnswerThe turntable base is 17 " wide and 13 3/4" deep. With the clear plastic cover installed it is 4 1/4" tall. The cover hinges on the back add another 5/8" to the depth for a total of 14 3/8".
A:AnswerHi, Beachmanpete!
Unfortunately, the unit only has a 2-speed selection which is the 33/1/3 and 45 rpm and it cannot be adjusted to different playback speeds. Hope this helps! -Sam
A:AnswerThe manual says you can connect the turntable to a PC using a A male to B male USB cable. This is a USB 2.0 cable and it is commonly called a printer cable. If you have software like Audacity on the PC, set the software's input to USB Audio Codec to capture the audio signal coming to the PC through the USB cable. Then you can export what was captured to a digital format like mp3 or wav and save the file on the PC. The software that comes with turntables expressly designed for capturing vinyl to digital is easier to use. Mine came with EZ Vinyl Tape Converter. The Sony turntable doesn't come with software.
A:AnswerI went to Best Buy. If the turntable is connected to a bluetooth speaker like mine, which is a Bose, you can lose 30% or more. I'm told because bluetooth speakers are made mostly for smartphones. Sound volume is great with my phone but only ok with my Bose connected to this turntable. It is what it is.
A:AnswerNot 100% sure, but the turntable does have a built-in phono preamp. If you can connect the turntable to your soundbar via the audio cable, it seems like you could set the switch to LINE instead of PHONO and the preamp could output the audio signal to the soundbar.