- Combines a turntable and CD player in a single concentric design.
- Supports vinyl, CDs, CD-R and CD-RW with file playback.
- Compact, retro styled system aimed at small spaces.
- Priced accessibly for an all-in-one hi-fi solution.
Hi-fi has always had room for oddities, but every so often a product comes along that genuinely makes you stop and look twice. The new Analog+ from Mixx Audio is one of those moments.
It combines a fully automatic turntable and a CD player in a single unit, but not in the familiar side by side way.
Instead, the CD mechanism sits right in the middle of the platter, sharing the same circular footprint. Concentric is the word Mixx uses, and it is hard to think of a better one.
At first glance, it feels like a novelty. On second look, it feels like a very deliberate attempt to rethink how much hardware you really need to enjoy physical music formats.
This is not a lifestyle speaker pretending to be hi-fi. It is a genuine attempt to merge two long-standing formats into one compact, functional system.
The thinking behind the concentric concept
According to Mixx, the goal was to create something distinctive without drifting into gimmickry. That sounds like marketing talk until you consider the audience.
Many listeners today still love vinyl and CDs but live in smaller spaces, where a rack of separates simply is not practical. A single box that plays records and discs, without looking cluttered, makes sense.
The design nods clearly to 1980s hi-fi. Clean lines, restrained controls, and a choice of black or white finishes give it a retro feel without becoming kitsch.
All the controls sit on the front panel alongside a small display that shows track information and operating mode. There is no visual noise here, which only makes the central CD slot more striking.
The CD player is top loading, positioned exactly where you would expect a spindle to be. When the record is not spinning, the disc player takes over. It is unusual, but not awkward, and it avoids the bulk that usually comes with adding a separate optical drive.
Features that go beyond novelty
Strip away the visual talking point and the Analog+ still has to perform as a serious piece of entry-level hi-fi. On the vinyl side, it is a fully automatic turntable fitted with an Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge.
It supports both 7-inch and 12-inch records and switches between 33 and 45rpm. That cartridge choice is sensible rather than flashy, known for reliability and decent sound at this price.
The CD player supports standard audio CDs as well as CD-R and CD-RW discs, including data discs loaded with files. WAV, MP3 and WMA are all supported, with playback up to 16-bit 44.1kHz, and WAV files reaching 48kHz. For anyone with a library of burned CDs or archived files, that flexibility matters.
Connectivity is equally straightforward. Bluetooth 5.3 allows wireless streaming, while an auxiliary output lets you connect external speakers or an amplifier.
Everything can be controlled via the included remote, reinforcing the idea that this is meant to be a relaxed, all-in-one listening solution rather than a tweak-heavy audiophile toy.
Inspired design or controlled madness?
Hi-fi history is full of combined LP and CD systems, but they usually place the two mechanisms side by side, treating each format as a separate module.
What makes the Analog+ different is the way it physically merges them into a single circular design. To the best of current knowledge, this is genuinely new territory, not a revival of an old forgotten experiment.
Whether it proves to be inspired or slightly unhinged will ultimately depend on sound quality and long-term reliability.
Reviews will decide that. What is already clear is that Mixx has taken a real risk in a market that often plays it safe. At £299, the Analog+ sits within reach of casual vinyl fans, students, and anyone wanting physical media without building a full system.
You may not need a concentric turntable and CD player in your life, but it is refreshing to see a brand try something different, and do it with a clear sense of purpose rather than empty spectacle.
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