Victrola has launched a new finish for its Bluetooth and Auracast enabled Wave turntable and Tempo Bluetooth bookshelf speakers, meaning that your wireless vinyl set-up could look more integrated than ever before.
The Walnut finished edition has also been fitted with an upgraded Ortofon OM5E moving magnet cartridge with a removable headshell, allowing you to upgrade and replace cartridges to your heart’s desire.
According to Victrola, the Wave turntable is engineered around a low-resonance MDF plinth, which the company claims has been designed to “minimise unwanted vibration and maximise audio performance”.
Like previous models of the Wave, the Walnut edition will also feature an aluminium platter, a silicone anti-vibration slipmat and lightweight aluminium tonearm with an easy-set counterweight for “optimal tracking performance with minimal set-up”.
Integrated Auracast support means that your vinyl can be played wirelessly on an unlimited number of compatible Auracast-enabled speakers and headphones. For standard Bluetooth streaming, the turntable also supports aptX Adaptive and aptX HD codecs.
Notably, the turntable doesn’t only transmit Bluetooth, but also includes a Bluetooth input function, enabling music from compatible devices to be played back through your connected system.
In terms of wired connections, the Wave includes a switchable phono preamp, allowing direct connection to powered speakers, while RCA outputs ensure compatibility with traditional amplifiers and hi-fi systems.
Alongside the new Walnut model, a limited edition collaboration with Jack White’s US label, Third Man Records, will see the turntable available in Third Man’s signature yellow and black colours with a custom slipmat thrown in for good measure.
The Victrola Wave is available now, priced at £349 / $499.
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