If you think back to visiting your grandparent's house as a small child, chances are, a prize household possession was a Victrola stereo of some kind. The company's been making audio products since 1906, so they've seen a lot of tech trends come and go over the years.
Victrola's kept up with the tech while delivering the best audio experience in any given era for more than a century.
At CES 2026, Victrola just announced a gorgeous new Walnut finish for their popular Wave Turntable and Tempo Bookshelf Speakers. It's the perfect blend of that classic, warm retro look we all love, packed with enough modern technology to make your smart home jealous.
The Wave Turntable: Not Your Grandma's Record Player
The star of the show is the Wave Turntable ($499 USD). While it looks like a classic piece of furniture in the new Walnut finish, it solves the biggest headache of vinyl: the wires.
The Wave is designed to be wireless first. It supports Auracast, which is a fancy way of saying it can broadcast your vinyl records wirelessly to compatible speakers (like the Tempo) or headphones without needing a receiver or a mess of cables running across your floor.
Aside from this new walnut finish, you can count on key audio components for a premium ulistneing experience:
- Ortofon OM 5E Cartridge: This is the needle that reads the record. This specific model is high-quality, meaning it pulls more detail out of the grooves for clearer sound and is gentle on your precious vinyl collection.
- Bluetooth 5.4: This provides a rock-solid wireless connection, so your music doesn't cut out when you walk between the turntable and the speaker.
Tempo Speakers: Small Box, Big Sound
To match the turntable, Victrola also released the Tempo Bookshelf Speakers ($249 USD/pair) in the same Walnut finish.
These aren't just for records. They are surprisingly versatile. Because they have inputs for USB-C and Optical cables, you can hook them up to your computer or TV when you aren't spinning vinyl. They essentially act as a "do-it-all" sound system that happens to look great on a bookshelf.
If you are looking to add some retro flair to your set-up without sacrificing modern convenience, the new Walnut Wave Turntable and Tempo Speakers are available right now. There's something extra unique when a heritage company navigates its way into the world of tech in an authentic way. And Victrola has been "tech" since hte days of the gramophone.
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