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Building a vinyl system can be a major task: you'll need a turntable and bookshelf speakers, and if they're analog, you'll also need a preamp, maybe an amp, too. Then, you'll need records and a place to store them. Vinyl can be a demanding and space-consuming hobby.
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Many people are low on space for several reasons, but an all-in-one suitcase turntable isn't an option for someone with a sophisticated ear. A soundbase like the Victrola Soundstage can help you build your vinyl system up rather than out, without compromising sound quality.
It's quite impressive
The Victrola Soundstage sits underneath your turntable. The Soundstage was made with Victrola's Wave and Automatic turntables in mind, but as long as your turntable has a preamp or you have an external one, it'll work with the Soundstage.
The Soundstage's sound profile leans warm, with a greater emphasis on low and lower-mid frequencies. You end up with a very punchy, deep bass response with minimal distortion, making hip-hop and pop tracks highly enjoyable, whether you're listening passively at low levels or having a maxed-out volume jam session.
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I spun BTS's "Arirang" album and enjoyed the high-energy A-sides, while the slower, more relaxed B-sides offered just as much bass with a little recession in the upper range. Upper-mids get a little lost, but vocals aren't drowned out by bass.
This emphasis on low frequencies, with slight damping at higher frequencies, is a combination of the analog medium and the Soundstage's tuning. You'll get more of the smaller details in a higher-resolution digital format, but the Soundstage's texture and bass reproduction make for an enjoyable listen.
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