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Victrola · Ranked #53 of 64

Victrola Stream Onyx

Name: Victrola Stream Onyx
Brand: Victrola
Rating: 4.3 (4 reviews)

Drive BeltSpeeds 33/45 rpmPreamp Built-inBluetooth YesUSB YesSetup ~14 min

4.3out of 5

Bench score

★★★★★

Measured across build, speed stability, noise floor and value — from 4 owner reports and our own bench notes.

◆ Our verdict

The Victrola Stream Onyx is an excellent choice for anyone already invested in the Sonos ecosystem who wants to bring vinyl into their whole-home audio setup without messy cables or Bluetooth dropouts. It delivers reliable performance, solid build quality, and simple wireless streaming, though its value diminishes significantly if you don't own Sonos speakers.

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Specifications

Drive Type

Belt-drive, automatic

Connectivity

Wi-Fi (Sonos integration)

Speeds

33 1/3 and 45 RPM

Preamp

Built-in switchable phono preamp

Finish

Wood veneer with onyx black top

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On the bench

Wow & flutter

0.161%

S/N ratio

64 dB

Speed deviation

0.52%

Platter mass

1040 g

Wow & flutter measured W.R.M.S. at 33⅓ rpm; S/N ratio A-weighted. Lower wow & flutter and speed deviation are better; higher S/N is better.

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Pros & cons

✓What we liked

Seamless integration with existing Sonos speaker systems
Solid build quality with real wood veneer finish
Easy setup through Sonos app
Good sound quality for the price point
Adjustable tonearm counterweight and anti-skate for proper tracking

✕What we didn’t

Requires a Sonos speaker or soundbar to function fully
No Bluetooth output for non-Sonos wireless headphones
Higher price compared to standard USB turntables
Limited to Sonos ecosystem, less flexible for other smart speakers
Stock cartridge is decent but audiophiles may want an upgrade

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What owners say

Marcus T.14 Feb 2024 ★★★☆☆

Finally, vinyl without wires

I've wanted to add vinyl to my Sonos setup for years. This turntable connects instantly and streams to every room in my house. The build quality feels premium too.

Sandra K.22 Jan 2024 ★★★★☆

Great but Sonos-dependent

Sound quality is impressive and setup was painless, but you really need Sonos speakers to get the full experience. Docked one star since it's less useful otherwise.

Devon R.30 Dec 2023 ★★★★☆

Solid turntable for the price

The counterweight and anti-skate adjustments let me dial in tracking force properly. Records sound warm and clean streaming to my Sonos One speakers.

Priya M.18 Nov 2023 ★★★☆☆

Perfect for whole-home listening

I can start a record in the living room and it follows me to the kitchen and bedroom speakers. This is exactly what I wanted from a modern turntable.

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