Victrola Harmony ZDNET's key takeaways The Victrola Harmony turntable system is available for $299 in the colors Natural, Walnut, and Black.
This system includes a full-size turntable, two bookshelf speakers, and an A-T ATN3600L cartridge, all great components for beginners.
At its $300 price point ($100 up from its debut in Jan.), people willing to spend this kind of money may be ready for a more advanced system. View now at Victrola
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 is a nice place to start.
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You don't need to try to find a vintage system that needs some fixing up at a flea market four hours away. It's OK to want an easy-to-use record player with digital features and a cool design. Sometimes, tech is just fun, and the Harmony is very fun. Here's why.
Beginning with design, the Harmony system blends classic design with modern digital features. It has textbook mid-century design elements characterized by minimalism, a mix of wooden, plastic, and metal materials, and natural wood-colored tones.
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The turntable system includes a full-sized turntable with matching bookshelf speakers. The cartridge is an Audio-Technica ATN3600L, and it has a plastic dust cover. There are RCA ports for connecting to other speakers and a 3.5mm jack for headphones or other compatible speakers.
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