Victrola Journey Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player – with Built-in Speakers, 3 Speed Vinyl Record Player, RCA Out, Headphone Jack (Black)

I thought this little record player is so amazing, I’ve bought 3 more as gifts! Now, I’m no sound expert, and obviously you aren’t getting top-of-the-line speakers, but I think it sounds great! And I’ve had it for 3 years and have had no problems at all! This is a great option for kids who are getting into music, someone old as dirt like me who used to spend hours in my room listening to The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, etc., or someone thinking about getting a turntable but not sure if it will be used enough to warrant the high price tags!

It's a nice record player. Simple and easy to use. My 11-yr old daughter was able to use it right out of the box. It is compact and light. The sound isn't great but you can connect it to headphones or external speakers for better sound quality.

I first saw and used one of these at an Airbnb we stayed at. Wound up buying one for my parents for Christmas to replace an old 70s GE turntable they had that no longer worked as they still had a lot of records that they missed being able to play. I was so impressed with the look, portability, durability and more than anything, the sound. Some of my parent's records were scratched, a few had multiple or deeper scratches and you would never know because they needle went right over them and the sound quality was amazing! They love it, I love it and now I'll be getting one for our house. Haven't used the Bluetooth on theirs, but looking forward to on ours.

This a good record player for the price. Looks nice and works as described EXCEPT the one major downside: It says it's a Bluetooth record player meaning it's assumed you can connect your Bluetooth speakers or headphones to it. But it CAN'T!! The Bluetooth functionality only allows you to connect your Bluetooth device as an INPUT, meaning you could connect your phone to it and play your phone music through it's very simple speakers. Why would anyone want this functionality? The description is so deceiving. If you want to connect wireless headphones you would need to buy an external device which I did. But that was frustrating. Overall a good cheap record player with one downside.

So... I WILL say that the buckle part that's supposed to keep it closed was broken when I opened it, but since I don't plan on taking it all over the place, I'm not as worried about it, just a bit disappointed. The record player plays vinyls so nicely, and the needle assist that lowers it down slowly for you is really awesome. No setup required really, you just plug it in, super easy. Volume is good & records play clear. The size is perfect if you love listening to vinyls but don't have a lot of surface space. And I love being able to connect my Bluetooth to it so I can play my own music from time to time.

I’m an audio engineer. I cater to the audio snobs who would look the other way at a record player like this. And if audio fidelity is what you’re most concerned about, you shouldn’t even bother listening to vinyl. I grew up with vinyl, more than happily abandoned it one better technologies came along, and decided to give this machine a try after staying in a short term rental that had a player and some records. And I think what this really excels that is listening to the older records from the early 60s and prior. By any objective measures the speakers in this are horrible, but they’re absolutely perfect for that kind of music. And as it turns out, it’s a really fun experience. I’ve been so absorbed into the digital world that I have forgotten what it’s like to actually own a physical copy of your music. The steaks are higher. I ended up buying a random assortment of vinyl records from somebody on the used market, and the very fact that you own a physical peace of recording history provides more incentive to listen to the music. Anyway, in terms of the hardware, This won’t win any awards for durability. The stylus and cartridge will probably have to be replaced after about 300 hours. The tone arm is very light and somewhat resident, which results in fluttering with some records. Again, that’s part of the charm. And why you should steer clear this if you care about fidelity. I also don’t think this would do very well being moved around often, and I doubt the exterior would hold up well over a short amount of time with a lot of banging around. On upshot is that the DC power it requires is 5V/1A. The same as most USB devices. So with the appropriate cable, you can power it off of a USB power bank. As a music and music history lover, this has been a surprisingly fulfilling purchase. It works well for what it is, and for the price, you can’t argue with what you get.

I bought the Victrola Journey Record Player a year ago along with a stack of records I hand-picked like I was building a tiny museum of my favorite music. I placed each vinyl with the gentleness of a Disney princess handling a fragile woodland creature. I watched the tutorials. I replaced the needle. I put in effort. And this record player said, “Cute. Now let me absolutely remix your life.” Every. Single. Record? Scratched. Every song? Skipped like it was dodging responsibilities. Every listening attempt? Turned into cardio. This thing scratched my vinyl like it was auditioning for a DJ residency in Ibiza. It committed so hard to the DJ lifestyle that I half expected it to ask me for a wristband and a glitter crop top. Too bad I never wanted to be a DJ, Victrola believed in a dream I didn’t even have. BUT it’s okay! Truly. Because whenever I buy CDs from local bands, I never have anywhere cute to put them. And THAT is where this little device redeemed itself. It is, without question, the cutest and most hardworking CD holder I have ever owned. A stunning piece of décor. A loyal little storage unit. Completely useless for vinyl, but absolutely thriving as furniture. So yes, I’m giving it five glowing stars: ⭐️ For its commitment to the Ibiza DJ aesthetic. ⭐️ For turning my records into percussion instruments. ⭐️ For keeping me humble. ⭐️ For looking adorable. ⭐️ And one extra star for being an excellent CD perch. Victrola, whenever you start making CD players, DM me immediately. I want first dibs on whatever chaos you create next.

I purchased this product for my daughter whom had lost most of her possessions in a move. We wanted to replace her record player but didn't want to spend a ton of money. The reviews were ok so we decided to drop the 50 dollars for this player. The color is super vibrant. The player itself is a pretty good. It has blue tooth capability. Which is pretty great. The sound through the speakers is fine for what it is. It is not the best player but for the money it works well. We can hear it fairly well in the bedroom. The packaging was TERRIBLE. They just shipped in the original box, I would of liked to have seen it packaged a bit better with some wrap around it inside another box. I didn't expect it to work to be honest. The box looked beat up a bit. But in the end it works and over all happy with the product. I give this a 4 Star. * 1 star (Nope, DO NOT LIKE IT AT ALL!): I would either return or throw away this product. It was a waste of my money and not functional. I will never order again. ** 2 star (Think twice before buying - don't like it): I'm not a fan of this item and I won't order it again, but it has at least one positive quality. *** 3 star (It’s ok): This item has both positive and negative qualities. It may work for some people, but I wouldn't go out of my way to purchase or recommend it. **** 4 star (I like it): This item arrived and functions as advertised. I would change a few things about this (including pricing), but is a good product overall. I would use this item. ***** 5 star (I love it!): This item is AWESOME. I will use it and recommend it to others! I just LOVE it! It works as advertised and is an all-around great product. All of my reviews are written with the hope of helping other Amazon customers make the right buying decisions for themselves. To help increase awareness of a particular product it might be positive or negative, but in the end it is honest. Thank you for reading my review. I hope it has helped you. I will be happy to answer any questions if that might help you make your decision. Have a great day.