The record player is no longer an old-fashion audio solution of yesteryear given the revival of records in recent years, so brands are responding with new hardware like the Victrola Stream Carbon. The record player is engineered to be a streaming-first audio solution that doesn't require a connection to an amp to be used. The unit can instead stream directly to speakers from the likes of Sonos thanks to compatibility with 802.11ac connections.
The Victrola Stream Carbon has a singular knob for control, but is best controlled via the accompanying smartphone app for total control over playback. Priced at $799, the record player is available now for preorder and will on display at the Sonos booth at the 2022 CEDIA Expo in Dallas.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Wireless Record Players
- Opportunities for companies to create streaming-first audio solutions that do not require a connection to an amp.
- 802.11ac Connectivity
- Opportunities for companies to create products with compatibility with 802.11ac connections that enable wireless streaming directly to speakers.
- Audio Control Apps
- Opportunities for companies to create smartphone apps for total control over playback and customization of audio experience.
Sectors Adopting This
- Audio Equipment Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create record players and other audio equipment that are wireless enabled and capable of streaming directly to speakers.
- Home Entertainment Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create wireless audio solutions that enhance the home entertainment experience through streaming capabilities and mobile apps for customization and control.
- Smartphone App Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create audio control apps with unique features that allow for total control over playback and customization to enhance the audio experience of users.
