Victrola
Victrola , the bequest audio brand that has been makingrecord playersfor more than a one C , announced today two new turntables atCES 2024 : the Victrola Stream Sapphire , that brings new connection option to its wireless Works With Sonos line , and the Victrola Automatic , a fresh entry - level full automatic Bluetooth turntable with a coolheaded new repeat feature .
Victrola Stream Sapphire
Announced today , the Victrola Stream Sapphire tote up a quaternary Works with Sonos turntable to its lineup that include the flagshipStream Carbon , theStream Onyx , and the Stream Pearl , but work up on the wireless turntable lineup with a range of fresh connectivity choice and component .
The Stream Sapphire bring to the business ’s unlined ability to streamyour vinylover Sonos web players by adding new connectivity options , admit Roon organisation that allow users to stream vinyl through Roon Ready , AirPlay , and Chromecast protocols , and UPnP , which launch the threshold connecting to AV receivers , smart telecasting , and UPnP - enable speakers .
Digital to analog conversion lineament in the Sapphire has puzzle a rise , too , now capable of24 - bit/48kHz losslessFLAC audio , which builds on the already stellar flow quality of its forbearers . But , if you still require to link the Sapphire to your traditional analog organisation or power loudspeaker system through RCA inputs , you could still do that too , and the Sapphire now includes an excellent cartridge upgrade to Ortofon ’s 2 M Blue for good frequency answer and dynamics .
Additional characteristic are par for the course in the line and include a upstanding MDF plinth , belt drive , aluminum platter , carbon - fibre tonearm , and a silky walnut tree veneer .
“ TheVictrola Stream turntable demarcation was create out of a need to provide a seamless , unified wireless solvent to enjoy vinyl group no matter where the hearer is in their home , order Scott Hagen , CEO of Victrola . “ After hearing from both consumers and the integrator community , we recognized an chance to build on that promise by opening our ecosystem to include other pop streaming options while also elevating the lazy Susan itself to a point we ’ve never introduced in the grocery before . Victrola Stream Sapphire is a perfectly craft audiophile - degree wireless vinyl resolution that meets vinyl purists ’ standards while yield integrators the most various turntable for any undertaking . ”
The Victrola Stream Sapphire will be useable in Spring 2024 at Victrola.com , specialty audio retailers , and custom instalment dealer for $ 1,500 .
Victrola Automatic
On the more entry - degree end of the scale , Victrola has brought forth the Victrola Automatic , a Bluetooth- and analog - able turntable that can be used whether you have a wired receiver - ground system , powered speakers , orBluetooth speakersorheadphonesyou need to connect it to .
Designed with ease of employment in psyche , the Victrola Automatic works like a standard turntable with manual lift - and - lower tonearm functions , but it also features an up / down button on the open that will do it for you , as well as what Victrola call a “ first - of - its - kind ‘ Repeat ” lineament to continuously repeat the side of a vinyl platter . ” This can come in handy for those who like to putter around the sign while listening to records , so the motorcar - repetition function will just keep the euphony playing for you rather of your phonograph needle roll around the end of the record until you turn it off .
On the computer hardware side , the whang - driven lazy Susan features a fixed headshell and equaliser for easy frame-up , a built - in switchable preamp , and an Audio - Technica AT-3600L magazine .
“ Our team has been work on a in full automatic turntable blueprint for over three years , ” Haagen tell . “ But we were n’t break down to let go of it to the market until we had something that looks better , do better , and is easier to expend than any other lazy Susan on the grocery in its class . Three age later , I ’m more than sure-footed to say Victrola has delivered . ”
The Victrola Automatic will also be available in the spring and will retail for $ 200 .
