Victrola’s new Stream Sapphire turntable can stream to something

Over the previous few years, Victrola’s come again on the scene with slick turntables able to streaming to Sonos’ wi-fi audio system. Now, the corporate is taking issues a step additional with the Victrola Stream Sapphire, a turntable that’s able to streaming information to absolutely anything.

Introduced throughout CES 2024, Victrola’s highest-end Works with Sonos turntable prices a whopping $1,499 and will likely be out there within the US within the spring. That’s practically double the value of the $800 Stream Carbon and nearly a grand greater than the $599 Stream Onyx, a stripped-down model of the Carbon Victrola introduced finally yr’s CES.

For the added value, you get one thing each the Stream Onyx and Stream Carbon lack: Roon and UPnP integration. In consequence, you may stream information to hundreds of suitable devices, starting from non-Sonos Bluetooth audio system and soundbars to iOS, Android, and Home windows gadgets like smartphones and laptops.

Victrola additionally amps the sport up in terms of the Stream Sapphire’s sound and construct. With assist for 24-bit / 48kHz lossless FLAC audio, the turntable ought to ship higher-quality audio than its predecessors. It’s additionally constructed with higher-quality supplies, with a picket plinth, upgraded brushless motor, and an expensive Ortofon Blue 2M cartridge.

The Victrola Computerized is a completely computerized turntable that’ll be launched this spring alongside the Stream Sapphire — however for lots much less cash. Picture: Victrola

The Stream Sapphire wasn’t the one audio gadget Victrola introduced at CES this yr. The corporate additionally launched the Victrola Computerized, a lower-priced turntable that’ll be out there for $199 this spring. It’s not a Works with Sonos turntable, however it does assist Bluetooth and comes with a singular “Repeat” function that permits you to constantly repeat the facet of a vinyl report.

The Victrola Rock Speaker Join is an out of doors Bluetooth panorama speaker that resembles a rock. Picture: Victrola

Victrola additionally launched the Victrola Rock Speaker Join, its first Bluetooth panorama speaker geared for outside use that resembles a rock. It’s able to pairing with as much as 20 audio system, can cost through a built-in photo voltaic panel and USB-C, and is meant to last as long as 22 hours. The waterproof speaker will likely be out there in three colours — sand, stone, and granite — someday this winter for $99.