A Todds Hi Fi bundle of the Yamaha MusicCast VINYL 500 (TT-N503) wireless turntable and a pair of Yamaha HS3 powered studio monitors. The monitors have a built-in amplifier, so no separate amplifier is needed.
The bundle is one turntable and one pair of speakers. The turntable is black. The speakers come in black or white, chosen with the Speakers option.
Yamaha says the MusicCast VINYL 500 can connect to an amplifier or powered speakers, and its manual shows speakers with a built-in amplifier connected with the supplied RCA stereo cable. The HS3 has RCA inputs.
The Yamaha HS3 and HS4, from Yamaha
Why you will love it
What is in this bundle
The bundle is the Yamaha MusicCast VINYL 500 (TT-N503) turntable and one pair of Yamaha HS3 powered studio monitors, as named on the Todds listing.
Yamaha says the HS3 uses a class-D amplifier. The turntable's RCA output goes to the monitors, and the monitors are linked to each other with the speaker cable Yamaha lists in the box.


Yamaha MusicCast VINYL 500 turntable
Yamaha describes the MusicCast VINYL 500 (TT-N503) as a wireless turntable with a belt-drive motor, an aluminium die-cast platter (30 cm) and a static balance straight tonearm. An MM cartridge is attached. It plays at 33-1/3 and 45 rpm.
Yamaha says it has music streaming services built in (availability varies by region), AirPlay, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, plus MusicCast multi-room. It can be controlled with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app. Yamaha lists Ethernet as well.
Yamaha HS3 monitors
Each HS3 is a 2-way bass-reflex speaker with a 3.5" cone woofer and 0.75" dome tweeter and an MDF cabinet. Yamaha lists a frequency response of 70 Hz - 22 kHz (-10 dB) and 26 W + 26 W (dynamic) from the built-in amplifier.
Yamaha says its Twisted Flare Port reduces air turbulence noise in the bass reflex port. ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM switches on the rear adjust the response to the room, and the volume knob and headphone output are on the front.

Is it right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a small system for a desk, shelf or bedroom
- Want to play records and also stream over Wi-Fi, AirPlay or Bluetooth
- Prefer powered speakers and no separate amplifier
- Plan to add MusicCast devices in other rooms
Worth knowing
- The speakers are wired. The turntable has the wireless features. Yamaha says the HS3 connects with cables
- The turntable has an audio output select switch (LINE OUT or PHONO OUT). Yamaha says to use LINE OUT, the default, with powered speakers or an amplifier that has no phono input
- The HS3 are studio monitors with a headphone output on the front and no remote control
- Yamaha says streaming service availability varies by region and may change
Build your system
Yamaha says the MusicCast VINYL 500 can be added to an existing MusicCast setup.
- Bigger speakers: The Yamaha Big Bro HS4 Hi-Fi Bundle pairs the same turntable with the larger HS4.
- Buy the parts separately: See the Yamaha HS3, or browse turntables.
- More options: Browse bookshelf speakers.
Specifications
Turntable and streaming (Yamaha MusicCast VINYL 500)
| Drive | Belt drive, DC motor |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm |
| Platter | Aluminium die-cast, 30 cm |
| Tonearm | Static balance straight, 223.5 mm effective length |
| Cartridge | MM type, attached |
| Wow and flutter | 0.2% |
| Outputs | RCA x2 (PHONO, LINE) |
| Network | Ethernet, Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), AirPlay |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, AVRCP, SBC and AAC |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 450 x 136 x 368 mm |
| Weight | 5.7 kg |
Yamaha HS3 monitors (pair)
| Type | 2-way powered speaker, bass reflex |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 3.5" cone woofer and 0.75" dome tweeter |
| Frequency response | 70 Hz - 22 kHz |
| Crossover | 3.2 kHz |
| Maximum output level | 100 dB SPL (measured peak, IEC noise @ 1 m) |
| Output power | 26 W + 26 W (dynamic, 6 Ω), 20 W + 20 W (THD 0.1%, 1 kHz, 6 Ω) |
| Inputs | 2 x combo (XLR/TRS), 2 x RCA, stereo mini |
| Outputs | Headphone, speaker output to the second speaker |
| Controls | Volume; Room Control (0/-2/-4 dB below 500 Hz); High Trim (+2/0/-2 dB above 2 kHz) |
| Power consumption | 15 W |
| Dimensions per speaker (W x H x D) | Left 132 x 223 x 189 mm, right 132 x 223 x 177 mm |
| Net weight | Left 2.8 kg, right 2.1 kg |
Specifications from Yamaha Australia's MusicCast VINYL 500 and HS3/HS4 pages and the TT-N503 owner's manual, checked November 2026.
What is in the box
- Yamaha MusicCast VINYL 500: counter weight, head shell with cartridge, 45 rpm adaptor, dust cover and hinges, RCA stereo cable, AC adaptor, owner's manual and supplement (as listed in Yamaha's owner's manual)
- Pair of Yamaha HS3 monitors with a stereo mini to RCA cable (1.5 m), a speaker cable (2.5 m), an anti-slip pad, a quick start guide and a safety guide (as listed by Yamaha)
Questions people ask
What is in the bundle?
One Yamaha MusicCast VINYL 500 (TT-N503) turntable and one pair of Yamaha HS3 powered studio monitors. The speakers are black or white and the turntable is black.
Do I need a separate amplifier?
No. The HS3 have a built-in amplifier.
Are the speakers wireless?
No. The turntable has Wi-Fi, AirPlay and Bluetooth. The speakers connect by cable.
Why is vinyl playback very quiet?
Yamaha's manual says to check the audio output select switch on the back. LINE OUT sends the signal through the built-in phono equaliser. PHONO OUT sends the raw cartridge signal for an amplifier or equaliser with a phono input.
Why is Bluetooth not working?
Yamaha's manual says the WIRELESS switch on the back must be set to AUTO and the SOURCE button pressed to Bluetooth. The indicator is blue for Bluetooth.
What is the difference between the HS3 and HS4?
Yamaha lists the HS3 with a 3.5" woofer and 0.75" tweeter (70 Hz - 22 kHz, -10 dB) and the HS4 with a 4.5" woofer and 1" tweeter (60 Hz - 22 kHz, -10 dB). The HS4 is the Big Bro HS4 bundle.