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Black belt-drive turntable with straight tonearm, rectangular plinth, matte finish

Yamaha

Yamaha TT-N503BL MusicCast VINYL 500 turntable Black

SKU CH-5B7H-KZXX1 MPN TT-N503BL

A belt-drive turntable with built-in Wi-Fi and MusicCast streaming plays 33 and 45 rpm vinyl and connects to multi-room systems

  • Power draw6 W Standby Power Consumption: 1.4 W (Network standby ON, Bl
  • Audio inputsNetwork Section File Format: MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC: up to 4
  • Audio outputsOutput Terminal: RCA: 2 (PHONO, LINE) Output Level: 2.0 ± 0.
  • Turntable speedRotation Speed: 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm Rotation Speed Variation:
  • Support formatMP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC: up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, ALAC: up to 9
  • Frequency rangeFs 44.1 kHz; 2 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 / -3 dB), Fs 48 kHz; 2 Hz to
  • Wireless MusicCast streaming sends vinyl to every room
  • Straight tonearm design improves tracking for transparent sound
  • Belt-drive motor isolates platter from vibration
  • Built-in phono preamp lets you connect any amplifier directly
  • High-resolution network playback supports FLAC up to 192 kHz and DSD up to 11.2 MHz

MusicCast VINYL 500 turntable

The Yamaha TT-N503BL is a belt-drive turntable with a straight tonearm designed for vinyl playback at 33 and 45 rpm. It includes a built-in phono preamp and Wi-Fi connectivity to stream records wirelessly to compatible MusicCast devices throughout a home. The unit also supports music streaming services, AirPlay 2, and Spotify Connect for digital listening.

Belt-drive design and wireless outputs

A straight tonearm contributes to sound transparency while the belt-drive mechanism isolates the platter from motor noise. Dual RCA outputs provide both phono and line-level signals at 2.0 volts for direct connection to amplifiers or powered speakers. Wired Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi handle network streaming, and standby power draws as low as 1.4 watts on a wired link.

Setup checks before ordering

Verify that your MusicCast ecosystem or receiving device supports the same network streaming standards to enable wireless vinyl distribution. Confirm your amplifier or speakers accept a 2.0 volt line-level input if you bypass the phono stage. Ensure a stable 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi signal reaches the intended placement spot, as no Ethernet cable is included in the box.

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Price $702.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameYamaha
Product lineMusicCast VINYL 500
Model nameTT-N503BL
Part numberTT-N503BL
Product typeTurntable
Product colorBlack
Performance
Turntable speedRotation Speed: 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm
Rotation Speed Variation: +/- 2%
Audio & video
Audio outputsOutput Terminal: RCA: 2 (PHONO, LINE)
Output Level: 2.0 ± 0.3 V (1 kHz, 0 dB, Fs 44.1 kHz)
Dynamic Range: 100 dB or higher (1 kHz, -60 dB, Fs 44.1 kHz)
Frequency rangeFs 44.1 kHz; 2 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 / -3 dB), Fs 48 kHz; 2 Hz to 24 kHz (+0 / -3 dB), Fs 96 kHz; 2 Hz to 48 kHz (+0 / -3 dB), Fs 192 kHz; 2 Hz to 96 kHz (+0 / -6 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio[IHF-A network] 110 dB or higher (Infinity zero, Fs 44.1 kHz)
Power
Power draw6 W
Standby Power Consumption:
1.4 W (Network standby ON, Bluetooth standby OFF, Wired),
1.8 W (Network standby ON, Bluetooth standby ON/OFF, Wi-Fi),
1.6 W (Network standby ON, Bluetooth standby ON, Wired)
Size & build
Measurements17-3/4 in × 5-3/8 in × 14-1/2 in
Product weight12.6 lb (5.72 kg)
Shipping weight7.87 kg
Package size538 × 432 × 211 mm
Compatibility
Support formatMP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC: up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC / WAV / AIFF: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz
More details
Total harmonic distortionHarmonic Distortion: 0.003 % or lower (1 kHz, 0 dB, Fs 44.1 kHz)

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Questions about this item

What file formats and sample rates does the Wi-Fi streaming support?

It streams MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, ALAC up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC, WAV, AIFF up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, and DSD up to 11.2 MHz.

What physical space and weight should I plan for?

The unit measures 17-3/4" wide, 5-3/8" high, 14-1/2" deep and weighs 12.6 lbs.

How do I switch between the two rotation speeds?

Select 33-1/3 rpm or 45 rpm using the speed control; the belt-drive mechanism handles the change without manual pulley adjustment.

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