Not a wise purchase

I appreciate that an attempt has been made with this turntable to create an all-in-one system of a somewhat higher quality than you might expect from Victrola. I honestly thought the sound quality was fine, and it even has a magnetic cartridge, which is nice, but also ultimately ends up being the main issue with this turntable.

[Rewarded Review] Victrola Premiere T1 Turntable

Out of the box, the Victrola Premiere T1 Turntable System is an attractive product. Sleek, compact, looks nice sitting on a cabinet in my living room. My initial experience, though, was a bit disappointing.

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[Rewarded Review] Wonderful sound, great customer service.

Unpacking the system was interesting, a very good job had been done to isolate components and parts in an order that matched how you would need them in assembly. I basically pulled out a layer and then the next, assembled what I had, and went to the next layer down in an additive way. Very simple, very easy - 15 minutes and I was spinning an LP.

[Rewarded Review] Good choice for high-end, but over-priced

Overall I would recommend this set if you are looking for a luxurious design with good features and quality sound, at a high price. Having exposure to turntables for decades now, this is a solid modern player but it comes at a probably unnecessary cost. When comparing against other well known brands in the turntable industry, Victrola is more of a niche brand. Sound reproduction is not audiophile level, but depending on your vinyl collection, it may not and really should not matter. If you are looking to get a great looking set up with matching speakers, no fuss, and don't care about cost, look no further.

[Rewarded Review] A nice compact setup let down by middling speakers

The Victrola T1 system is a combo of the M1 speaker system and their premier turntable. The system represents standalone monitors with line level inputs into a plate amp. It’s finished in a nice wood grain that matches making this quite the style statement. But does it have the sonic prowess to live up to its looks?

[Rewarded Review] Just what I was needing

The Victrola Premiere T1 turntable system includes the T1 turntable along with a set up M1 bluetooth enabled speakers. The turntable is the star of this set up. It is capable of playing both 33 and 45 speed records. It can be used as a standalone unit with the M1 speakers that are included in the kit (or according to the promotional material, any bluetooth enabled speakers can be used with the T1 system.) or can be connected to your high fi stereo system. The T1 is a very premium unit. Excellent styling, aluminum platter, quiet operation and fully adjustable arm. It also comes with an attached dust cover. If you are like me and grew up with the distinctive sound of vinyl, you will really appreciate this turntable. The M1 speakers in the kit make this an all around unit, allowing you to enjoy your music without having to own any other stereo equipment. The M1 speakers are not going to give you a lot of bass, but in a small to medium room, they do provide an adequate amount of sound to allow you to sit back and enjoy your tunes. I have not attached a sub to the M1 speakers, but I did notice there is a sub out RCA connection on the rear of the main speaker. These speakers also have the ability to be used as a wired setup if desired. I think Victrola put together a very nice system with this kit. I give 4 stars instead of 5 solely because the M1 speakers could have been just a bit better in reproducing some of the lower frequencies, but don't let that deter you from purchasing this system. If you like vinyl, I think you will enjoy the Victrola T1/M1 setup reviewed here.

[Rewarded Review] Nostalgia at its best

While helping my Mom downsize, we came across some great albums from my youth. The problem was that neither of us had a turntable. I looked around but I didn't want anything elaborate, just something that would help take a trip down memory lane. I found it in Victrola's Premiere T1 Turntable System. It has all that is needed to get up and running without having to get other items to make it work. It came well packaged and every item was easy to find. The first thing out of the box was a full-size get started guide that even grannies can see and understand. Because it is on cardboard, it can stand up which makes it easier to assemble the turntable. Now I played the helpless granny card and let the kids assemble it for me. While they had no trouble, I think I would have struggle a bit though I still could have done it. One thing I will caution though, all items were covered, even the manuals and the kids, not thinking there was anything there, tossed the manuals at first until I insisted on seeing them and they were found nicely ensconced in the same material everything else came in. While there are bluetooth cables included, we went with the manual. Finally, everything was assembled and the vinyl came out. Elvis Presley, Rolling Stones, Dave Clark Five, Bobby Sherman, Chuck Berry, David Cassidy, yes, and many more from my youth. Even after all these years, they still sounded wonderful. There were no problems with skipping and the sound reminded me of listening to these on the recordplayer of my youth which means the speaker are adequate but not great. While it will play both 33 1/3 and 45s, unfortunately, it doesn't play 78s from what I can see. I've got some great 78s, oh well. It's also a shame that it doesn't appear as if you can stack your albums either unless I missed that feature.

[Rewarded Review] Entry Level System for Exploring Music on Vinyl

The Victrola - Premiere T1 Turntable System is just that - a system the contains everything required to play vinyl records. Complete setup required removing the protective packaging, placing the platter on the turntable, slipping the platter belt over the motor, connecting the speakers, and installing the dust cover. The turntable tonearm and counterweight came pre-adjusted, ressulting in the setup experience pretty much hassle-free for me, taking only about 15 minutes.

[Rewarded Review] Great all in one vinyl listening system

I have been a vinyl listener for years and enjoy playing them on my home theater system. This Victrola T1 system now allows me the flexibility to listen to my vinyl collection in my living room. This system consists of the T1 turntable and M1 speakers. The system comes in a large box and is very well packaged. All of the components come in their own bags including the turntable, speakers and dust cover. There are 2 individual boxes marked accessories which include the cables and power cords along with a 45rpm adapter. There are 2 manuals for the turntable and speakers. Once everything is unpacked the turntable manual directs you to install the plater and belt and balance the tonearm. This is not very well explained as there is a set screw on the counterweight that needs to be loosened in order to turn the weight. There is a hex wrench included with the accessories. Once the counterweight is loosened you can balance the tonearm and tighten the hex screw. You then set the anti-skate dial. There is an online video that really helps with this whole process. You also want to make sure you remove the plastic cover from the included cartridge before balancing the tonearm as this will add weight. There is a sticker on the table to alert you to doing this. Once the table is set up you can place it along with the speakers in your listening area. There are 2 ways to connect the speakers to the turntable. Bluetooth or analog cables which are provided. A single analog cable is needed to connect the 2 speakers together. As these are powered speakers there is also a power cord required. The main speaker also has a sub output if you choose to use a powered sub with the system. I tested both the Bluetooth and analog cables and both work perfect. This is a great looking system. The finish is well done and blends nicely in my room. I have it set up on an antique wooden console table and it looks great. So how does it sound? I did not have high expectations for the speakers as a lot of powered speakers out there cost as much or more than this whole system however I was really impressed with these. They are a little bright depending on the source material but actually do a really good job overall. They don’t go super low but that is to be expected from only a 4” woofer which is why you can add a sub if you wanted. There are no tone controls so you cannot adjust bass or treble. I have a large collection of Master recordings and Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs albums. After listening to several albums, I put on Donald Fagen’s The Nightfly and it sounds amazing. Overall, this is a very good sounding and attractive system. If you are new to vinyl or someone that has been listening for a while the Victrola T1 system makes a good system to enjoy vinyl.

[Rewarded Review] Classy little record player and speaker combo.

Classy little record player and speaker combo. Feels really well put together. Looks great and feels like it's made from quality materials. The sound is pretty decent at lower volume levels, but distorts above a little over half way up. The instructions are good, but a little confusing when it comes to setting the tone arm counter weight. The instructions say move the weight back until the arm is balanced, then turn in 1.5 turns. However there is a protective foam block around the weight that says it's preset at the factory. I didn't know which to believe, so I ran through the adjustments the way the manual said to do it, and ended up right back where it came pre adjusted at. For some reason the player only has 3 legs... two in front, and 1 in the back which makes it hard to adjust the switch for 33 or 45 rpms... I had on a record that was an extended play 45 and didn't know it because it's in German, and it looked like a normal 33, but when playing it I realized it was to slow so I switched to 45 and the rear leg being in the center allowed the whole player to tip slightly to the side causing the tone arm to skip across my brand new record... That's a terrible design flaw in my opinion. It could have damaged both the record, and the needle but luckily they both seem ok. I'm not sure why they only use 3 legs but they should have used 4, or put the switch on the front of the player. Overall it's a good looking quality feeling record player that gets the job done but is very basic. If that's what you're looking for then I would recommend it.

[Rewarded Review] Excellent stand-alone record player system

We haven't had a record player for quite a while, years ago the kids ruined the needle on our old one and I haven't found a replacement for it. When I got the chance to get this one, I was pretty impressed by the complete package. It has a nice set of speakers that can also connect to Bluetooth devices and automatically synced to my soundbar.

[Rewarded Review] Great to play vinyl

This is a nice upgrade from the small box type turntable I was using!

[Rewarded Review] Introduction to Vinyl

The Victrola Premiere T1 Turntable is definitely a product for those newer to vinyl, or those without an existing audio-system to play records from. This is down, in large part, to the included M1 Monitors, which complete what is essentially an all-in-one vinyl system in a box. You don’t need to buy a separate amp, speakers, or other accessories to make this system work, it truly is plug and play, and it is this which makes this such a strong proposition for many. For myself, I am new to the world of playing vinyl, so I have never owned my own turntable before, although I do own many records which I display. As a result, this was my first foray into playing records, and by and large, was a fantastic experience overall.

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[Rewarded Review] Crisp and clear sound for a lively experience

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[Rewarded Review] Amazing little machine with amazing sound quality

Summary: Full of nostalgia, this is an amazing record player that will bring back memories, outstanding audio quality, and make for a great conversation starter with the kids!

[Rewarded Review] Excellent turntable, poor speaker performance.

Excellent turntable, poor speaker performance.

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[Rewarded Review] I'm New To Vinyl

I’ve never had a vinyl record turntable before but have a few vinyls from an inheritance, so I’ll admit this was a learning experience for me. We did inherit the player too but it’s very old and broken so never got a chance to actually play any, so I was excited to give this a spin (pun intended!)

[Rewarded Review] Recommended with qualifications

Although I’m more than old enough to still have a collection of vinyl from the analog days, I no longer have a system set up with a turntable. With that in mind, I thought this might be an answer. Was it a good solution? Here’s what I found while exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the Victrola T1 system.

[Rewarded Review] Vinyl rules!

Pay close attention when setting the counterbalance weight and antiskate adjustments. Follow the manual instructions. On mine the counterbalance weight was locked in place with an allen screw so loosen it with the included wrench to allow it to turn. The manual doesn't mention this. Don't assume that it was set at the factory since mine was set way too heavy out of the box. These adjustments can be critical over time as too much stylus force can cause premature wear on your albums and stylus while setting it too light will cause skipping and tracking problems. If you've had a turntable with counterbalance and antiskate adjustments in the past you may already know this. However the calibration on this one seems different from my older ones since the manual recommends a setting of 1 for the counterbalance which equals 3 grams of force where my older turntables directly equal the number of grams (1 equals 1 gram, 2 equals 2 grams, etc.). If you're really picky you may want to use a stylus force gauge sold separately to measure the actual force applied. Be sure to remove the stylus cover before adjusting as it adds weight to the cartridge. If you just don't care to set this properly maybe you should consider a cheaper turntable without these adjustments.

[Rewarded Review] Decent Turntable with Sub-Par Monitors

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