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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 51 reviews

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Customers are delighted by the Revolution GO Portable Record Player's impressive sound quality, convenient Bluetooth connectivity, and portability. Many appreciate its decent battery life and lightweight design, making it easy to transport and enjoy music on the go. Positive feedback also highlights the player's volume capabilities. The overall consensus points to a highly portable and enjoyable listening experience.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    On the go player

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love you can easily bring it every where. Nice color, amazing features

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A blast from the past!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Live this stereo! Good sound for its size and price. Listening to old sixties records has been awesome!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Much louder than previous ones we’ve owned, simple to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Bluetooth, Weight
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A game changer for record players!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I grew up with a love for record players, always having one around the house when I was young. Unfortunately they usually require a stereo with speakers, which can be costly and take up a lot of room. The Revolution Go by Victrola changes all of that by having its own integrated speaker, bluetooth capability and a rechargeable battery that can last for up to twelve hours! The Revolution Go is lightweight and has a handle that folds out for carrying it around. It also came with a strong shoulder strap for easy carry, making it even more portable. Victrola included a lock to keep the arm in position while being moved, to avoid damaging the needle. The lid is made from a rigid plastic and stays closed well while you are moving the record player. The lid can also be detached from the record player and used as a display for your records. Underneath the unit there is a compartment to store your charging cable, which I love, however it can be tricky to get the adapter to fit sometimes. I’ve been using this for about five days now and have played it for a continuous six hours, with plenty of battery power remaining. I imagine the battery life does last twelve hours as advertised. The Go includes an attachment that allows you to easily play 45’s, along with 33 and 78 records and you can easily adjust the speed for the record you are playing. Your audio options are really cool with this record player. Not only does it have it’s own built-in speaker, but you can also stream the vinyl being played to any bluetooth speaker in the room! There is also the option to use the built-in speaker as a bluetooth speaker for streaming from a different device. On top of the bluetooth features you have the option to connect to a system using the RCA out or listen in private with a headphone jack. The knob on the top front of the record player controls everything by pressing and spinning. It lights up and blinks differently for different functions and is a simply perfect way to control the device. I can’t say enough good things about this state of the art, game changing record player. The Revolution Go by Victrola is fantastic and I highly recommend it to any audiofile who enjoys the old-school sound of spinning records. (It looks cool too!)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this Victrola Revolution Go

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I owned a vintage HMV record player and loved the quality of sound it used to produce. I didn’t want to spend much this time and didn’t want to compromise with the sound quality either, Victrola Revolution Go is what I was waiting for. I am enjoying all those LPs in my collection, perfect blend of nostalgia and modern technology. The tonearm doesn’t return to its resting spot but I can live with it as long as my LPs sound fantastic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Bluetooth, Portability
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun Portable Record Player

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Victrola - Revolution GO Portable Rechargeable Record Player is an amazing vinyl spinning companion. Great sound, good battery life, and exceptional portability. The record player comes with everything you need to start playing your records. It has a strap that makes transporting the record player very easy. There is also a handle in case you prefer to carry it by hand. It's also really light weight. Perfect for travel. The case is sturdy and feels durable, however it is plastic. The record player offers a few options for audio connectivity. There are RCA outputs for attachable speakers and 3mm port for headphones. The audio quality really shines when paired with speakers via bluetooth. You can even pair with your car as a media source if you prefer to play the records through you vehicle's speakers. The battery life on this unit is exceptional. A 12 hour capacity rating is sufficient for most outings and events. I've only used it for approximately 6hrs between charges and it had no problems. It would be great if there were a battery meter of some type. There is also the option to use the power source if you have an outlet available. I am really happy with the Victrola - Revolution GO Portable Rechargeable Record Player. You can play standard and 45 rpm vinyls using the provided adapter. The sound quality is amazing. It's really fun to use. The speed options all work perfectly. No issues with skipping or breaks in the sound. Just an exceptional listening experience. The needle quality is great as well. If you have vinyl lovers in your family this would make a great gift! I would recommend the Victrola - Revolution GO Portable Rechargeable Record Player.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it, but . . .

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    A great gadget for those old enough to have original vinyl from years ago or those new to records. I think it's great, but do have an issue with mine. THE GOOD ~ Small footprint ~ Very good sound ~ Loud enough ~ Portable ~ Charges quickly ~ 33/45/78 RPMs ~ Auto stop at end of record ~ Can connect to Bluetooth speaker/headset ~ Connect to phone (to play your music through the Victrola's speakers) ~ Spindle for 45 included THE BAD ~ Issue with old 45s (described below) ~ Blue Tooth (Vinyl Stream) doesn't reach very far (about 15 feet or less) THE MEH (Could go either way) ~ Blue Tooth (Vinyl Stream) doesn't reach very far (about 15 feet or less) OVERALL As I said, I love this. There is something about vinyl that many younger people today don't understand. Perhaps it's just nostalgic value. The crisp, clean sounds of a CD are at times sterile. With vinyl you get a very different sound to the same song--especially if you've had the record a while and played it a lot. Those who grew up on records instead of CDs, MP3s, streaming music, etc know what I mean. With a record player, you get the pops and crackles, you get a robust sound and at times an odd warble. But there's something about it . . . Nostalgia??? The footprint of this record player is very small. Closed, it takes up roughly one square foot. When you pop open the top, you'll need a few extra inches on the left side of the turntable for overhang if you're playing a 12" single or LP. If you're a complete audiophile and purist, this probably won't be the turntable for you. Then again, if you're reading this, you're probably more like someone with some old albums hanging around or just getting into records and want a simple, inexpensive solution to be able to listen to your music at home (or even at a friend's house). I paired this to my phone and to an external BT speaker. The phone had no issues pairing, but the "Vinyl Stream" (Victrola's term) took a few attempts. I'm not sure which device was having the issue, so I won't ding Victrola for it. Even having to do it a couple times, it took less than 2 minutes and it could have just been operator error. Once I got it connected to the blue tooth speaker, I moved my speaker. When I got more than about 15 feet away from the Victrola, the music started blinking out periodically. As soon as I moved back within that 15-foot range the music continued flawlessly. I paired my phone and BT speaker and went into different rooms without ever dropping a note, so, this is definitely an issue with the Victrola. I'm not sure if every unit will have this issue or if I just got a bit of a lemon. For me, this is not a deal breaker, just a minor disappointment (which is why I listed it under Bad and Meh...it might be a deciding factor for you). If you're wanting to pair this with speakers throughout your house or more than 15 feet away, I would test it thoroughly before the return window closes, just in case. Other than that BT issue listed, the only other thing I noticed was a minor issue with old 45s my grandfather gave me. Now, he had these records from back in the 60's and they're the small ones (7 inch I think). When the selector switch is set to auto stop at the end of a record, it shuts the record off before the end of the song. I think it cuts out about 15-20 seconds early. When it isn't set to auto stop, the record will play in full to the end and then just keep spinning. It doesn't happen to my 12" records. So, I'm not sure if this is due to the Victrola or how the records were made 60 years ago. I didn't have the same problem with a 12" 45 RPM single. WOULD I RECOMMEND THIS? Is the question most people ask. The answer is: I already did. A friend saw it on my social media and asked about it. She said she wants one for her daughter. I told her to check out this one by Victrola. Because of the blue tooth issue, I would take off half a star and give this 4.5 out of 5. Since that can't be done, I've rounded up to 5 stars because (for me) it isn't a big enough issue. It does seem odd (even pointless) to only be able to project the music 15 feet. That defeats the whole purpose of needing blue tooth when the attached speakers already go that far. I'm hoping this is just a problem with my unit. If I look and see others are having the same issue, I will definitely adjust my star count.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome portable Vinyl Player!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this product. Makes it so easy to listen to our albums and the sound is surprisingly good for a portable system like this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best budget record player

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This record player has everything you need if you're starting out your journey for vinyl plus some extras for the price tag.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Bluetooth, Portability
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Unique way to play your vinyl

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    So I remember my Dad telling stories about pulling up to parties in his 1959 Impala. He had a record player on the passenger side floorboard and would crank the tunes as he drove. All the while hoping not to hit a pothole and make it skip. I like many love music and it’s a big part of most people’s lives. 99% of the time it will be listening to music off my iPhone. But on occasion I love to listen to vinyl. With the Victrola Revolution Go Portable Rechargeable Record Player you have a little more options than with a standard record player. Obviously, you can tell it’s portable. You can close it up and you can carry it by the handle or use the provided sling. It’s small and compact, plus its very portable for what it is. The sound quality is decent. It’s not going to knock you out of your seat by any means. But it’s pretty good. But one thing it has going for it is that you can connect it to the another speaker via Bluetooth. I did not try this yet, but I did connect it to a pair of headphones and it stayed connected well. Even walking around the house it still stayed connected. You can also use the rca out cables and connect it to your home stereo. So basically there are a lot of options. But if you want to use the player while you are camping or hanging out in the backyard it is perfect for that sort of thing. I mentioned it is rechargeable as well and it has a 12 hour battery life. It charges pretty fast and for what it does that’s a decent battery life. So far I have not ran the battery all the way down, so I don’t know how accurate it is. One last little thing it has as well. The lid can be removed and flipped over to be used to hold your records. Nothing fancy for sure, but a nice little detail. Vinyl is a lost form of music that is almost forgotten by most people. My parents have quite the collection but even they don’t listen to them anymore. So if you are looking for a diverse player that can be used at home or on the road, this is a great option for you. I recommend it to anyone that wants a portable record player really. I don’t know if another one on the market so it’s a fairly specific product. But if you are on the market for something like this I really feel it’s a great option. I would get one again if I needed another and at the price point it’s a great gift option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Bluetooth, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really Nice Battery Operated Record Player

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was a radio DJ years ago and I own about 1000 albums and 45’s. The “Revolution GO” is fantastic for me, and you too if you own “vinyl.” I love two of its features. The first is the rechargeable battery which will power the player for an amazing 12 hours at medium volume. Take it with you to the park and listen to some tunes you have on vinyl which maybe you haven’t transferred to digital yet. The second feature is its Bluetooth capability to transfer its audio to another sound system instead, turning off its internal speakers. (Conversely, you can also use the player’s speakers to listen to audio from another Bluetooth device such as your phone. So if you’ve listened to all the 45’s you’ve brought with you on a picnic, you can listen to music from your phone through your Revolution GO portable.) But most important, as former DJ, I’m very sensitive to turntable defects, such as ‘off speed’ or wow and flutter. If the Revolution GO failed in that aspect, none of these features would matter. The great news is I noticed none of those problems with this turntable. My records sounded as pure as from a good digital source. I liked the turntable’s premium features, like the ‘lift lever’ which raises the arm off your record and then is ‘damped’ to lower it safely back down, protecting the record and the stylus. I was also happy to see that although the stylus should last 300 hours, when it is time to replace it, the Audio Technica cartridge is available at a low cost at Best Buy. Often on turntables you buy today, they’re impossible to find if you need a replacement. I found very few negatives. The unit is kind of bulky to carry around, it weighs 6 ½ pounds, and even though it has a comfortable strap, you’ll know its there. Second, it has an ‘auto stop’ feature which shuts the turntable off at the end of your record. It worked perfectly on LP’s, but when I played a 45 it turned the turntable off before the record ended. It’s not a big deal though because you can turn off the ‘auto stop’ feature and then you’re fine. Bottom line, I love having a portable record player. It’s great to take to my grandkids’ house and show them how we used to listen to our music back in the ‘olden days.’

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Bluetooth, Portability
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nostalgic but Still Modern

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    Back to the 70’s when I was a little kid. That’s what this thing made me feel. My parents had one and I remember not only listening to records on it but also being curious about how it worked, especially because I could hear sounds even when the volume was all the way down. It was one of those things that led me to fall in love with technology and music. The difference between this and what my parents had is almost none. But only on the surface. Under the hood, it packs a lot of modern technology. It supports Bluetooth, which allowed me to pair it to external speakers wirelessly, connect it to my phone and even stream music from it. That might sound silly, and I thought it was until I realized that I could use it as a speaker for my phone during camping or going on picnics. Another difference is the rechargeable battery that lasts a whole day and beyond. And to think that the one I remember used 6 or 8 AA batteries that lasted a couple of hours if that. I actually used to find it funny because as the batteries lost its power, the music sounded funny as the motor couldn’t run at normal speed. Batteries were thrown away and new ones had to be inserted or you had to connect it directly to power, which was strange for something that was supposed to be portable. And speaking of portability, the Revolution Go is as portable as the old ones were, with a strap and handles. Just for fun, try 45 rpm on a 33rpm record. It won’t sound good, but I used to have fun with it until my parents would make it a painful experience to me, if you know what I mean. It worked well with the few LPs I have, including 3 "compact" ones. The built-in speaker sounds good for what it is. Better than my iPhone but it is not anything to brag about. It is just good for its purpose, but the makers must have realized that and that’s why I believe they added the Bluetooth functionality as well as physical connectors for external speakers. Totally worth the experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bluetooth, Portability, Sound quality
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What is old is new again!

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    After a couple of decades of me giving my wife a hard time for making me lug a very heavy box of records from house to house, she has now claimed vindication. After all these years the right product has finally hit the market. This record player is extremely useful to anyone who loves their vinyl. Taking out of the box, you are presented with what seems a pretty basic record player. It comes with a power adaptor cord, 45 adaptor, and guitar style strap. Reading the directions show you how to remove the lid which doubles as a holder that will hold 5 records. After charging, the unit is turned on by a single knob. The knob has a light around it to let you know what mode it is in. What is really cool about this player is that you can connect it to play through a bluetooth speaker (this turns off the internal speakers) or you can connect your playlist to the player and play songs through it from your mobile device. It is truly a very functional music player! The sound quality is as you would expect with vinyl. I prefer to connect it to a bluetooth speaker. It plays louder that way, in my opinion, and the sound is better. We love taking this thing on family outings. Playing 45’s in a park with the family is a pretty fun experience. I absolutely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Bluetooth, Portability
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Vinyl gone wild! (portable)

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    The Victrola - Revolution GO Portable Rechargeable Record Player - Black brings a new take to Vinyl and brings LPs into the modern age of music. Victrola is a classic leader in audio history and is back bringing new technology and innovations to the resurgent LP market. I found the initial concept of a "portable" record player to be a bit odd and a little out of place for the world today, however, with the growing return and demand for LPs, it is an interesting concept and will work for some people. This Victrola brings the ability to play classic and modern vinyls including 33's, 45's, and event 78's at the home, office, or even to your outdoor event. Bluetooth functionality doubles as a way to play your mp3s or streaming music without the need for another portable speaker. Finally, the ability to recharge this player is awesome... no need to find an AC plugin, just charge it before you go! PROS - Victrola name, brand, and history of quality! - Portable - Bluetooth - Rechargeable with many hours of play time between charges - Plays 33's. 45's and 78's - Quality sound and volume output! CONS - Portability comes with risk of damage as there is a strap to carry but no case. I would have preferred a carrying case.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Bluetooth
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A Revolution - Not Revolutionary

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    Growing up in the age of portability with cassettes and then CD’s, I’ve never owned a record player. Inheriting a small album collection, I now had a need for one. Enter the Victrola Revolution GO. Like the pressed-board boxes of yore, the Revolution GO is a suitcase style record player with a few twists. First, the Revolution is completely self-contained and battery operated. One and done. Second, you can stream your records via bluetooth to the speakers of your choice and third, you can connect the built-in speaker via bluetooth to your phone or iPod and stream whatever you like. Two out of three ain’t bad… As a portable record player, the Revolution GO worked as expected. Everything is controlled with one button, power, bluetooth and volume. There is a light on the button that guides you along with spoken voice from the speakers. Place your record on the platter, lift the needle, slide it to the record and let it down, the platter spins and your record plays. It is important to note that this is not an automatic turntable. When the needle gets to the end of the record the platter just stops. You can turn the auto-stop on or off. It does support 33, 45 and 78 RPM playback speeds and a 45 adapter is included. The arm has a slide lock to hold it secure while you are traveling with the player and there is an arm lift lever which has a dampened release to gently place the needle down on your records. As far as the built-in speakers go, they were just ok for me. They had decent volume. Mids and highs were good but bass was severely lacking. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack as well as left and right RCA jacks to hook up to a stereo system, and as I mentioned previously, you can stream your vinyl via bluetooth. Connecting the Revolution GO to my bluetooth sound bar provided a much improved listening experience. You can also use the player as a speaker by connecting it to your phone or mp3 player via bluetooth. I could see the need for this if you've run through all your records and want to keep the party going. As the built-in speakers are not great, I imagine that this will be a feature that doesn't get much use. Interestingly, there is not a separate line in connection - only bluetooth. The Revolution GO seems well constructed and is made entirely of plastic. It weighs in at 6 pounds 7 ounces. To tote the Revolution Go, there is a nice flip-up handle and you can also attach the included guitar strap, another feature which is cute but not necessary in my opinion. There is also a compartment underneath the player that houses the power adapter - a nice touch. The included rechargeable battery is rated for about eight hours and the player says the battery level when you power it up. There seems to be a lot of competition with these vintage suitcase record players, some (Victrola included), with offerings as low as a quarter the price of the Revolution GO. At this price point, I would have liked to see an automatic turntable or at least automatic arm return at the end of a record, a remote or app to control at least the volume, some form of audio capture, either by phone app, software or USB connection, and a better/removable bluetooth speaker. Without these additional features, I don't feel that just adding a battery justifies a ~50-70% increase in price. I give the Victrola Revolution GO four stars, it's cute, completely portable, does everything it’s supposed to and it was a hoot to hear the snap, crackle and pop of old vinyl. Compared to the rest of the Victrola lineup, unfortunately, I don't feel Victrola created as much of a revolution as they could have. At this price point, I would not recommend this to a friend.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Bluetooth, Sound quality
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Fun All-in-One Solution You Can Take Anywhere

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    Everything old is new again, and music playback is no exception. Record players and vinyl LPs are the in gadgets again, and seemingly everyone I know either has one now or has put one on their Christmas list. All the big names are releasing their latest albums on vinyl, with special editions and fun record colors in every store window. In that vein I jumped at the chance to review the latest entry from a long-established name and finally land among the cool kids listening to music the old-school way. Victrola’s Revolution GO offers an attractive compromise between old and new wrapped up in an attractive, portable package. True to its name, the GO is designed to be taken wherever you might want to break out the LPs, with a built-in rechargeable battery, stereo speakers and compact, lightweight form factor. The GO has two-way Bluetooth, with the ability to stream your records to any Bluetooth speaker or function as a Bluetooth speaker for music streaming from a mobile device. Importantly, Victrola included lightly-upgraded playback components like a belt-driven turntable, vibration isolating construction, 33/45/78 rpm playback speeds and an Audio Technica needle cartridge, one of the most common and respected affordable cartridges on the market. A quality needle improves not only playback but limits wear and tear on your vinyl. The GO I have looks sleek and understated in all-black, with a fabric covered front speaker grille and some cute cutouts on the dust cover for a bit of panache. The all-plastic construction doesn’t feel high-end, but the GO has a reassuring solidity to it. I wouldn’t go around tossing the GO about, but it survived a 1,300 mile road trip without complaint, so Victrola seems to have built a portable machine that can actually leave the house. Remember that record players are at their heart mechanical and have a built-in delicacy; that being said, the motorized part of the GO floats within the frame, and the entire unit easily stands on its side when using the handle. Unboxing and setup are dead-simple with the all-in-one form factor of the GO. Use the built-in carry handle or optional guitar strap to carry the GO to your chosen playback location, pop open the dust cover (which detaches to function as a album holder, a nifty and surprisingly convenient feature) and place your chosen vinyl on the nicely-padded turntable. The tone arm features a locking storage post and slide-on needle cover for storage and transport. While the tone arm itself is manual — meaning you must move it to the edge of the record to start playback, and back to its post after you’re done — the GO does feature auto start/stop rotation and a simple tone arm lever that slowly lowers the needle onto the record. After not using a record player for a decade or so I found the GO extremely intuitive in this way; just make sure you don’t lower the needle too close to the edge of the record, as it is lightly-sprung and will fall off the edge easily. Power, volume and playback mode are controlled by one large, ring-lit knob on the front of the machine. Press and hold to turn the machine on and off and cycle through the three playback modes; rotate left or right to change the volume. Pausing playback is done by lifting the tone arm using the tone arm lever; the platter will continue spinning and if you don’t bump the GO, you can simply lower the arm back down to restart playback roughly where you left off. One press-and-hold of the control knob starts “vinyl mode,” which is the GO’s regular album playback through the built-in speakers. Battery life and mode selection are confirmed by a spoken voice, and in the case of either Bluetooth mode, the control knob’s light ring will change colors to blue. A press-and-hold in vinyl mode will change the machine to “vinyl stream” mode, which sends audio to a nearby Bluetooth speaker; a third press-and-hold will put the machine into bluetooth speaker mode, allowing connections and streaming from your mobile device. Pairing with an external bluetooth speaker is a little bit of a shot in the dark, as there’s no touchscreen or pairing button to be found. The manual instructs you to ensure your speaker is in pairing mode before entering vinyl stream mode, ensuring the GO can find and pair with your speaker; it took two tries my first time around, but the GO did find and connect to my Bose speaker successfully. I was pleased to find the GO also includes red and white phono out ports as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack for good old fashioned physical connections — important if you ever want to connect the GO to a component stereo system. While I wasn’t able to test this myself, Victrola’s website lists the ports as line-level outputs, meaning you’ll need to invest in a phono pre-amp if your chosen playback system doesn’t have one built in. Connections aside, I was most concerned with the audio quality of the built-in speakers, as these are the marquee feature alongside the rechargeable battery. Across old and new LPs I found the GO’s speakers exceptionally clear, with vocals front-and-center. Unfortunately the GO lacks substantial bass response, even though Victrola included a passive radiator between the two stereo speakers; that being said, there is some bass, and vocals generally have a nice warmth to them. The size of the speakers are an obvious limitation where bass is concerned, as well as the fact that, while isolated, they are mere inches from the turntable. Too much bass would, I assume, easily disturb the physical aspects of playback. A big bass hit could knock the needle out of the grooves of the record, causing not only damage to the vinyl but possibly the needle itself. At low to moderate volumes, the GO is easy to listen to, especially with acoustic records like Taylor Swift’s “folklore.” An old mono recording of big band music was particularly fun, with the variety of instruments relatively easy to pick out. The bread-and-butter of many a record collection is rock, and Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA” was one of my first purchases. Here, the lack of bass response is much more obvious, although the stereo speakers do a decent job of reproducing each track and Springsteen’s gravely vocals; just don’t turn things up too terribly loud, as the GO’s speakers can get a bit harsh at high volumes. Connecting the GO via Bluetooth to my portable Bose speaker immediately added the deeper bass I was craving, although the Bose’s mono setup and the limitations of Bluetooth bandwidth meant the music sounded a bit compressed. That said, the audio quality was on-par with streaming from my phone to the Bose, so it seems Victrola has used good-quality components here. The GO gives volume control to the connected speaker after pairing, meaning no fiddling with two separate volume controls to find the right balance. Performance from the built-in battery is solid, with four or five double-sided LPs worth of playback at low-to-moderate volume draining the battery only to “medium,” according to the GO’s voice. I would have liked to see the inclusion of a more sophisticated battery meter, either with lights or a spoken percentage, but with 12-13 hours of max battery life depending on usage, I’m not too worried. A full charge takes 4 hours, but the GO is fully-functional when plugged in. A standard USB charging plug would have been a smart inclusion, considering the GO’s portable billing, but helpfully the included charger fits neatly into a compartment on the bottom of the GO. Overall, I’m very pleased with the Victrola Revolution GO. Vinyl playback is delightfully manual and physical, and the all-in-one nature of the GO makes things about as simple as vinyl can be. Victrola has included quality components and so many audio output options that you should have no trouble connecting the GO to any variety of external playback system, allowing it to function as the centerpiece of your home audio system and as a fully-contained and portable playback device on the go. If you’re just getting into vinyl and looking for a place to start, the Revolution GO is a great option to get you going, with the ability to build a system around it in the future, should you decide to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Bluetooth, Sound quality
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Option

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Although I already have a Victrola branded turn table that I am happy with I was intrigued by the idea of a portable one that was battery powered. Sound-wise this has lived up to my expectations with all of the albums I currently own (a small but growing collection). The unit is fairly lightweight...actually much lighter than I expected. I love that it can connect to a bluetooth device like my earphones or a bluetooth speaker to further enhance the sound experience (my stationary Victrola does not have that option). Battery life is fairly decent. While I love the one I already have I would definitely use this one when I'm traveling or if I wanted to take it on the go for an outdoor event or to a friends house that may not have one so we can enjoy vinyl and relax. So far I can't think of anything negative I've experienced

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bluetooth, Portability, Sound quality
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive Sound!

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    When I saw the description of The Victrola Revolution Go portable rechargeable turntable I really had trouble imagining what its role might be today. Was it a toy for the kids or something walkman-like for vinyl records? When I got mine, I charged it up, turned it on and played a Miles Davis album through the built-in speakers. The built-in speakers sounded pretty good. You can pair your phone via Bluetooth to the turntable and listen to music from your phone on the built-in speakers too! Next, I paired the turntable to the soundbar (with sub and surrounds) I use with my TV. All I can say is WOW, this sounds great! My wife came in and asked why I was listening to music loud and I told her that I was playing with the new portable turntable. She pointed at it and asked if we were really listening to "that thing". I told her yes, from it to the TV soundbar system. I've tried it outside with a smaller Bluetooth speaker and it does great there as well. The turntable has RCA connections and a mini-jack for headphones that I have not yet tried. There is a speed selection switch, an auto off selector switch, a queing control lever, a 45 adaptor and the main control button/dial. The top cover detaches to become an LP holder. While it's really cool to take a couple of albums, this turntable and perhaps a Bluetooth speaker to the patio while you hang out there, it's hard for me to imagine me taking this and a pile of albums somewhere for some portable entertainment. I will, however, Bluetooth this to my TV soundbar system and enjoy great sound in my den. This sounds as good Bluetoothed to my soundbar system as any turntable and stereo system I've had over the decades. Definitely not a toy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    mom

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    we love this take it camping and family parts ,,,,

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Victrola team
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      Hello John,

      We are happy to hear! Enjoy the life long music memories with family and loved ones around you! victrola

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Bluetooth, Weight
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good portable record player

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    The Victrola Revolution GO portable rechargeable record player is a great option if you are looking for a way to take your records to go. The built in battery allows you to use the record player for up to 12 hours depending on what mode you use it on. In addition to playing the records you can stream via bluetooth from your phone or stream the record to an external bluetooth speaker. You can also connect the record player to your stereo system via RCA cables however it may not be your best option for a home record player. The sound quality of the on board speaker is not that great so you may be better off streaming an external bluetooth speaker. The record player is fairly light weight however it seems that it may be at the expense of the build quality, Time will tell how long it will last however I would be careful with the record player when transporting it. There is 1 knob that controls everything on the player.You press it to switch between modes and adjust the volume. It would be nice if there was some indication of what mode it is in other than the knob light however it keeps the design fairly sleek Overall it is a good option for a portable record player if you are looking for one

    I would recommend this to a friend
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