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Do you want to add a bit of analog goodness to your Sonos setup? The new Victrola Stream turntable lineup features full compatibility with the Sonos Stream app, meaning that it can wirelessly transmit audio from wax to your Sonos speakers. It’s better than Bluetooth, and it’s an awesome solution for whole-home analog audio.
The first turntable in this new lineup is the Victrola Stream Carbon. It’s a very straightforward device, featuring only a volume knob, a play button, and a speed control (33 1/3 RPM and 44 RPM). That said, Victrola stuck some high-quality components in this puppy.
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As its name implies, the Victrola Stream Carbon uses a carbon fiber tonearm with an adjustable counterweight. It includes a Ortofon 2M RED cartridge, which usually costs over $100, and sports RCA jacks for a LINE output. There’s also an Ethernet jack for those who don’t want to use Wi-Fi.
Like most of Victrola’s high-end turntables and record players, the Stream Carbon contains special anti-vibration hardware. It only weighs 13.2 pounds, but…
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