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  • December 27, 2023
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Hi. I’m new to the Sonos family and have 4 Sonance ceiling speakers connected to an amp. An Arc and Sub. Set up as 2 groups. I’m thinking of adding a turntable and am a bit limited with wiring it to the amp. 
I’m thinking of a wireless turntable and been researching Victrola Onyx/Carbon. Anyone got experience of these or something similar that can wirelessly (not Bluetooth) get integrated with the Sonos set up? 

Best answer by Stanley_4

A Sonos Port will also integrate with your system allowing you to use any Turntable you like.

You could substitute any Sonos speaker with a Line-In for the Port, saving money and it might be nice to have another speaker.

For critical listening the Arc and Sub are going to sound pretty good. I’d give them a try before spending more on speakers. If they are not satisfactory I’d look at a properly positioned Pair of Fives. Era 300s would work and give you Atmos but from reports (I’ve not heard them in a good room) you’d want at least a mini-Sub and maybe a full Sub. Era 100s and a Sub would work too but be a step down from either of the other options.

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AjTrek1
  • December 27, 2023

Hi

My research says the Victrola Onyx is Sonos compatible. So much so its an advertising point of note on the Victrola website.

I have no experience with the turntable; however, there is a tongue-in-cheek review on WIRED which supports the claim. If you are leaning that direction I’d send the audio to the Arc or a set of Fives. Overhead speakers IMO will not provide the proper listening experience except as background audio..


Stanley_4
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  • December 28, 2023

A Sonos Port will also integrate with your system allowing you to use any Turntable you like.

You could substitute any Sonos speaker with a Line-In for the Port, saving money and it might be nice to have another speaker.

For critical listening the Arc and Sub are going to sound pretty good. I’d give them a try before spending more on speakers. If they are not satisfactory I’d look at a properly positioned Pair of Fives. Era 300s would work and give you Atmos but from reports (I’ve not heard them in a good room) you’d want at least a mini-Sub and maybe a full Sub. Era 100s and a Sub would work too but be a step down from either of the other options.


AjTrek1
  • December 28, 2023

Hi

I understand why @Stanley_4 suggested the Port and Sonos speakers with line-in order to use any turntable.

However if you still prefer the Victrola it does have a line-out like other turntables. That covers use scenarios that @Stanley_4 m…I believe was leaning toward. It also has a built-in pre-amp. So basically it will fit the bill in any situation.

Click the website link in my first post.