For the price, this is almost a marvel.
It helps, too, that it looks a bit swankier than most of its competitors.
One of thebest turntablesto have graced our testing process in some time then?
A toggleable auto-stop function further protects your recs, and protects the stylus too.
The rub of the unit, though, lies in its wireless attributes.
One such assembly step, though, reveals a small sting in the turntable-design tail.
Before we get to that, Id like to acknowledge the fun of the Hi-Res Onyxs aesthetic design.
Aesthetically speaking, the Hi-Res Onyx is a demure thing.
Its an obelisk of sorts, wedded to matte black and almost impressively so at that.
This commitment to ineffable quasi-minimalism leads to some neat flourishes.
Another flourish brings with it a frustrating moment, though.
However, it only protects the tonearm and platter when the turntable isnt in use.
The Hi-Res Onyx is smart-lookin and smart to use.
That money, though, is buying you a discrete and practical unit that outplays most in its range.
Its rare to find such a fully-featured turntable with this kind of tweakability at this price point.
For most, then, this is a valuable advancement on the tried-and-tested entry-level formula.
Should you buy the Victrola Hi-Res Onyx?
Though low-profile, it makes just enough of a statement to be an asset to your living space.
First reviewed: August 2024
