Boston’s own Andover Audio is back with a new spin—literally. Meet the Andover-One Speaker Base (SB), the latest flagship in their award-winning all-in-one system lineup. Think of it as the Andover-One, but without the built-in turntable. Instead, they’ve topped it off with a slab of tempered glass so you can drop your own deck on top—because apparently, some folks aren’t ready to break up with their beloved Rega, Pro-Ject, or Technics just yet. And that’s exactly the point.
Andover knows its audience: vinyl lovers who want great sound, compact form, and something that doesn’t look like it was assembled from leftover IKEA parts. The SB keeps the brand’s signature mid-century modern vibe—real hardwood cabinets, modular design, and clean lines that actually make your setup look intentional. You can stack it with their matching LP storage modules or bolt on one of their subs for extra punch. The result? A flexible, great-sounding centerpiece that plays well with others… if by “others” you mean your favorite turntable, not theirs.
“The original Andover-One is still the high-water mark for turntable-based all-in-one systems,” said Bob Hazelwood, Andover’s Director of Engineering and Product Development. “But we actually listen to our customers — and a lot of them told us, ‘Hey, we love your speaker system, but we’ve already got a turntable we’re married to.’ So the SB was the next logical step. By taking the turntable out of the equation, we’ve opened the door for more personalization while keeping everything that makes the Andover-One look and sound like a luxury piece of gear—not just another audio appliance in a box.”
How Is the Andover-One SB’s Modular Design Even Possible?
Andover Audio’s secret sauce is its patented IsoGroove® technology, which cancels out vibrations that would normally make stacking a turntable directly on top of a speaker system a sonic disaster. But here? No hum, no feedback loop from hell. You can drop your deck right on the tempered-glass top without worrying that your bassline is going to sound like it’s melting.
This isn’t just clever marketing—it’s a smart design that works. The Andover-One SB creates a surprisingly wide 270° soundstage, thanks to front- and side-firing speaker arrays. It packs six drivers and 200 watts of Class D biamplification into one tidy box, with advanced DSP that does more than just tweak EQ curves. It’s all been dialed in for audiophile-grade playback, minus the usual clutter of speaker stands, cables, and a rack full of gear.
For vinyl lovers who want serious sound without building a shrine to separates, this is your one-box solution that actually sounds like a real hi-fi system—and not some Bluetooth boombox pretending to be one.
Connectivity and Control Options: Modern Convenience Meets Audiophile Simplicity
The Andover-One SB might look like a sleek piece of mid-century furniture, but under the hood it’s wired for 2025. It features a built-in MM phono preamp, Bluetooth with support for SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, and low-latency codecs, and enough input flexibility to keep even the most connection-obsessed audiophile satisfied.
Want to plug in a CD player, stream from your phone, or connect a dedicated streamer? You’re covered with optical, coaxial, USB, and analog inputs. There’s also a USB output if you want to rip your vinyl collection to your laptop — because why not make the most of your LPs? Want streaming? Add the optional Songbird or Songbird HR streamer via the Aux 2 input, and you’re in business.
The whole system is controlled via a simple, intuitive menu system and an included RF remote — no need to point-and-pray like it’s 1998. With on-the-fly source switching and EQ adjustments, it’s proof that user-friendly doesn’t have to mean dumbed-down.
Andover-One SB: Technology & Specifications:
- Design Highlights
- Genuine hardwood cabinet with a tempered glass top
- Graphic interface with intuitive single-knob control
- IsoGroove® feedback-elimination technology allows a turntable to sit directly on the speaker without acoustic interference
- Audio System
- Biamplified DDD system: 200W total output power
- 70W x 2 (woofers)
- 30W x 2 (tweeters)
- Amplifier Type: Filterless Class D
- Drivers:
- 4 x 3.5″ ultralinear aluminum-diaphragm woofers
- 2 x Air Motion Transformer (AMT) 1″ x 1.5″ folded-ribbon tweeters
- Frequency Range: 40Hz – 22kHz
- Selectable 80Hz high-pass filter for optimized subwoofer integration
- Biamplified DDD system: 200W total output power
- Connectivity & Features
- Bluetooth Input: Yes
- Supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
- Bluetooth Output: No
- Inputs:
- 2 x stereo analog
- 3 x high-resolution digital (including Aux2 for analog or digital use)
- Bidirectional USB port for computer playback and vinyl ripping
- Outputs:
- Subwoofer output
- Volume-controlled stereo line output
- Bluetooth Input: Yes
- User Control
- Full-function RF remote control included
- Simple interface with quick-access EQ and input settings
- Finish & Dimensions
- Grille: Black fabric
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 18″ x 13.5″ x 5.5″
The Bottom Line
The Andover-One SB isn’t just another all-in-one pretending to be high-end—it’s a serious piece of audio engineering for vinyl lovers who want performance, flexibility, and style without building a stack of separates. At $1,999 USD, it’s priced like a premium compact system, but it actually delivers on that promise.
IsoGroove? It works. We’ve tested the tech in multiple Andover products, and it consistently kills acoustic feedback issues that plague other systems where the turntable and speakers share the same surface. That means you really can park your favorite ’table on top without worrying about bass reverb turning your records into soup.
Under the hood, you’re getting Bluetooth with full support for AAC, aptX, aptX HD—none of this SBC-only nonsense. And unlike most systems in this category, there’s a proper Class A headphone amplifier onboard. Not some bolted-on afterthought, but a real one that makes late-night sessions more than tolerable.
The wide array of inputs covers everything from digital (optical, coax, USB) to analog, with one set cleverly switchable between analog and digital depending on your setup. There’s also a built-in MM phono stage—great if you’re running an MM cartridge, but if you’re running a moving coil setup and already have a standalone MC stage, you’re good to go via the analog inputs. And if you’re starting from scratch, you could always add the Andover SpinStage, which we reviewed and liked quite a bit for the money.
Andover knows its audience. The SB is for the listener who already has a turntable they love but wants a real hi-fi listening experience in a compact, beautifully built package—without giving up flexibility or performance.
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July 28, 2025 at 3:41 pm
I have purchased 4 of the original Spinbase and 1 of the Spinstand. I gave two of them as presents and kept two for myself. They are excellent! The Spinstand I kept for me. It’s right next to me as I write this!
I just thought people should know that I neither buy nor give junque for myself and my loved ones and in my years long ownership experience with them, Andover Audio does indeed makes a superb, high quality product.
The ORTacle at HelFi