GPO Retro Stylo II turntable
All-in-one & suitcase players · 2019–present In production
— US reference price
GPO Retro Stylo II is a current belt-drive, manual operation, 33/45/78 rpm playback all-in-one turntable. Documented convenience features include a built-in phono preamp.
Decision snapshot
The five things to check first
- Plays
- 33/45/78 rpm
- System hookup
- Check supplied speaker configuration
- Cueing
- Manual cueing
- Stylus path
- Cartridge identified
- Buying status
- Current model
Setup bottom line: Check whether this exact package includes built-in speakers or separate wired speakers before buying. Check model-specific stylus evidence →
One of the cheapest standalone record players in the UK: three speeds, built-in speaker, RCA out. Not officially distributed in the US — expect imports or used units only.
Model history: The Stylo II is GPO's update to its original Stylo, the brand's first vinyl player, adding variable pitch control and a rubberised matte finish over the original design.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Who it suits
Best suited to: shopping for a player and speaker package; verify what is included. Less ideal for: a purchase made without checking whether speakers are built in, supplied separately, or required.
Compatibility and setup
- Manual operation: expect to cue the record yourself. Check the exact manual for any separate end-of-side auto-lift or stop feature.
Good to know
- This category includes speaker bundles as well as players with built-in speakers. Check the exact package and the connection requirements.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45/78 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | ceramic |
| Built-in phono stage | Yes |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth direction | Not listed |
| Platter | plastic |
| Tonearm | straight, integrated |
| Dimensions | W 33 x D 28 x H 11.5cm |
| Weight | 5.1 lb (2.3 kg) |
| Finishes | Black (only colour currently shown on the live product page). The 2017 datasheet PDF lists five original launch colours — Black, Chalk White, Cobalt Blue, Lilac, Red — most of which appear discontinued; only Black remains on the current page. |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Years | 2019–present |
How it sits in the catalogue
Its belt-drive mechanism is the majority choice in the database (151 of 183). A built-in phono stage puts it with the 47% of current decks that plug straight into any amp or powered speaker.
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Generic Ceramic cartridge.
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