Victrola Stream Onyx

Sound is wonderful for an entry level turntable. I have Sonos speakers throughout the house so I needed a turntable that is plug and play. This Victrola onyx was the unit for me. Easy to follow app makes set up a breeze.

The media could not be loaded. Connects to SONOS fine, but during the playing of the first record, I noticed that the pitch/speed of the music intermittently started to drop/slow momentarily, then resume normal pitch/speed, sounding terrible! I tried another trusted record, and the same problem was there, but seemed to improve. However I then used the turntable a few days later, and the same intermittent problem was again evident, but worse than before. A third record was tested – same dreadfully poor intermittent pitch variation, sounding totally out of tune...listen to the video attached.I sent an email to Victrola.com.au (Australia) and Victrola.com (USA) but I have had no response from either of them, and there's no phone number, so I can't see how they can warrant the product. PATHETIC VICTROLA PRODUCT AND SERVICE!I am extremely disappointed with the Victrola Stream Onyx Turntable operation, particularly given that it’s a relatively expensive unit. I note that although the unit is new in the box, it has build date of Sep 2022, some 18 months ago. I like the design and concept of the unit, however its performance is totally unacceptable for what is touted to be a premium Victrola unit. PIECE OF JUNK - DO NOT BUY IT!Sent it back to Amazon, cost $180.00 in shipping! Just hope I get the refund promised.

I recently purchased this turntable and couldn’t be more thrilled with my decision. This turntable has exceeded my expectations, especially with its seamless integration with my Sonos speaker system. Setup was a breeze, connecting effortlessly to my Sonos speakers, and within minutes, I was enjoying my vinyl collection with the rich, immersive sound Sonos is known for. The sound quality is phenomenal, capturing every nuance of my records with a warm, authentic feel. The sleek design adds elegance to my living room, and its top-notch build quality feels durable and well-crafted. The convenience of controlling volume and playback directly from the turntable is fantastic, ensuring an easy and enjoyable listening experience. Whether you’re a vinyl enthusiast or just getting started, this turntable offers an unbeatable combination of sound quality, design, and convenience. Five stars!

The audio quality is great and this is the only turntable that easily pairs with a Sonos system. You need to make sure that you have strong wifi though because it will drop if it's not. I had to upgrade to a mesh system (not just for the turntable) and haven't had a problem since. It's supposed to automatically connect to Sonos when you put the needle on a record. It does most of the time, but there are times when it hasn't, which is somewhat annoying. But it looks pretty good and I believe it to be of high quality. I do wish that it had a clamshell lid instead of a separate dust cover, but that's just my personal preference.

Love this turntable. Here is why: Easy directions to get set up. I was worried about having install a cartridge, balance the tone arm and getting everything set up correctly. Victrola has thought this through and makes it very easy to set up thanks to a QR code that takes you to an app you download to your smart phone. The app is great and delivers step by step instructions. Then once you get set up, it's pretty easy to get integrated into your Sonos system. My Sonos system is placed throughout the home and it was fun to hear some of my old vinyl that isn't avail on Spotify or iTunes. This is why I purchased the turntable.While the turntable delivers great sound with my new records, I was super impressed how it handled my older vinyl that has some scratches, warps and pops. Those records played just fine and sounded great despite their age and wear. To me, that is a sign of a good turntable. If you have a record collection that includes several releases that aren't avail on any of the streaming services, then this is a must have. Thank you Victrola!