Turntables — Victrola Stream Onyx

The Stream Onyx is a belt-drive turntable from Victrola, built with a convenient pre-installed tonearm and choice of two well-regarded cartridges. The Stream Onyx brings Victrola's considered engineering to a complete, ready-to-play analogue package.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive with a fixed suspension design. A pre-installed 225mm Victrola tonearm pairs with a choice of Audio-Technica AT-VM95E or Ortofon OM5E cartridge - both well-regarded, accessible moving-magnet designs. The platter is die-cast aluminium, driven by an AC motor. Wow and flutter is a low 0.175% - a respectable figure for the category. At 350 x 430 x 111mm and 5.53kg, the Stream Onyx maintains a manageable, complete turntable package.

Sound and use context

Expect a straightforward, dependable vinyl playback experience reflecting the low 0.175% wow-and-flutter figure and choice of well-regarded pre-installed cartridge, consistent with a complete, ready-to-play design philosophy.

Pairing

Because the tonearm and cartridge ship pre-installed and factory-matched, the Stream Onyx arrives ready to play directly with any amplifier offering a phono input.

Alternatives

Other manufacturers' complete belt-drive turntable packages with pre-installed cartridges offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare features at a similar accessible price point.