If you’ve ever considered “getting into audio,” prepare to spend a couple of hundred (if not thousands) dollars on your gear, whether it be headphones, amps, digital-to-analog converters, or physical media like CDs, cassette tapes, and vinyl records.
One thing that always rings true, no matter your preferred audio medium, is that you’ll encounter advice that totally dumps on your favorite devices. It’s a rite of passage. If vinyl is your jam, and you want an easy, simple, fully-kitted turntable system to begin building your collection, the Victrola Harmony
For digital fans, the Harmony is equipped with Bluetooth connectivity to stream music from your device to the Harmony. Additionally, Victrola’s VinylStream technology allows the reverse: you can stream your records from the Harmony to your Bluetooth speakers or headphones.
I set up the Harmony in my office and spun the greatest album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” It sounded great; there is a significant upgrade in sound with Victrola’s external speakers compared to its all-in-one or suitcase turntables with built-in speakers.
The Harmony’s digital features are very easy to use. You can hold down the power/volume knob to toggle between vinyl, VinylStream, Bluetooth, and aux modes, and it was easy to pair with my iPhone.
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The Victrola Harmony