Victrola is not a single type of record-player brand anymore.

Its September 2026 U.S. lineup ranges from roughly $60 suitcase players with built-in speakers to the $499 Wave, higher-fidelity Hi-Res turntables, fully automatic models, all-in-one wood music centers, and Wi-Fi turntables costing as much as $1,499 that can feed a Sonos system directly.

That breadth makes Cyber Monday shopping unusually easy to misunderstand.

A $60 Journey II and a $300 Hi-Res Carbon both spin vinyl, but they solve completely different problems. Likewise, a deeply discounted six-in-one cabinet is not automatically better value than a simpler component turntable if your real goal is better vinyl playback.

Cyber Monday 2026 has not happened yet, so its prices are unknown. The better strategy is to choose the type of vinyl setup you want first, then compare any November sale against Victrola’s current prices and verified 2026 retailer history.

Four Ways to Buy Victrola in 2026

Instead of treating every Victrola model as interchangeable, divide the catalog into four paths:

Setup type	Models to know	Best for
Self-contained	Journey II, Eastwood II, Century	Easy listening with built-in speakers
Traditional turntable	Automatic, Hi-Res Onyx, Hi-Res Carbon, Wave	Better speakers and upgrade paths
Sonos-connected	Stream Onyx, Stream Carbon, Stream Sapphire	Wireless integration with Sonos
Complete system	Harmony, Wave + Tempo/Soundstage bundles	Buyers starting without speakers

The smartest Cyber Monday purchase depends on which path you actually need.

For the Cheapest Complete Setup: Victrola Journey II

The Journey II Suitcase Record Player remains Victrola’s low-cost, self-contained option.

Victrola currently lists it at $59.99, down from $69.99. It includes:

three-speed belt-drive playback
built-in stereo speakers
Bluetooth input
VinylStream Bluetooth output
RCA output
headphone output
suitcase-style carrying design

Victrola Journey II Suitcase Record Player — Check Price on Amazon

Who should actually buy Journey II?

It makes sense for:

first-time vinyl listeners
dorm rooms
occasional listening
gifts
buyers who want speakers included
people prioritizing convenience over an upgrade path

It is not the model to choose merely because it is the least expensive Victrola.

A buyer who already owns good powered speakers may be better served by putting the money toward a separate turntable instead of paying for small built-in speakers they do not need.

Prime Day 2026 price history is limited

Prime Day 2026 coverage did include Journey II among Victrola’s budget turntable deals, but reliable U.S. reporting reviewed for this guide did not establish a precise Amazon Prime Day dollar price that is strong enough to use as a historical low.

So this article does not invent one.

The current $59.99 Victrola price is the cleaner reference.

Eastwood II: A Better All-in-One for Someone Who Actually Cares About the Cartridge

The Victrola Eastwood II occupies a useful middle ground between cheap suitcase players and traditional component turntables.

Victrola currently prices it at $149.99. The model uses an Audio-Technica AT-3600LA moving-magnet cartridge, a three-speed turntable, built-in speakers, Bluetooth input, VinylStream Bluetooth output, RCA output and a headphone jack.

Victrola Eastwood II Record Player — Check Price on Amazon

Amazon Prime Day 2026 reached $99.99

This model has a useful historical benchmark.

During Prime Day 2026, Yahoo’s deal coverage documented the Victrola Eastwood II at $99.99 on Amazon, down from $149.99.

That is a legitimate Amazon Prime Day 2026 reference.

So if Eastwood II appears during Cyber Monday at:

$129.99 — discounted, but above its Prime Day price.

$149.99 — essentially regular current pricing.

A large “save” badge does not override that history.

Eastwood II Signature: Newer, More Refined—and Not the Same Product

Victrola now also sells the Eastwood II Signature.

It is a newer release priced at $189.99 and uses an Audio-Technica ATN3600L moving-magnet cartridge with a pre-calibrated tonearm, three-speed playback, dual Bluetooth capability, RCA and headphone outputs.

Victrola Eastwood II Signature Record Player — Check Price on Amazon

Do not apply Eastwood II’s $99.99 Prime Day history to Eastwood II Signature.

They are different models.

Reliable U.S. sale history for the Signature is still much thinner, so the current $189.99 Victrola price is the safer comparison point.

Want CDs Too? The Century Line Makes More Sense Than Buying Extra Components

Some Victrola shoppers are not looking for a purist vinyl setup at all.

They want one cabinet that handles several formats.

That is where the Century family makes sense.

Century Core

The new Century Core is a three-in-one system priced at $129.99.

Victrola describes it as a new release with:

three-speed turntable
built-in stereo speakers
Bluetooth input
VinylStream output

Century Essential

The Century Essential is currently $179.99 and expands the system with a CD player and auxiliary input while retaining Bluetooth, VinylStream and built-in speakers.

Century 6-in-1

Victrola’s broader catalog currently shows the Century 6-in-1 at about $169.99–$199.99 depending on finish, against a $199.99 regular price.

Victrola Century Record Player — Check Price on Amazon

When Century is the right answer

Buy one when you genuinely want:

records
CDs
Bluetooth
one-piece furniture styling
no external speakers

Do not buy a six-in-one purely because “six functions” sounds like more value.

If you only listen to records and already own speakers, a simpler component turntable can put more of your budget toward the actual vinyl playback system.

Empire 6-in-1: Current Sale Price Is Already $209.99

Victrola’s vintage-styled Empire 6-in-1 Wood Record Player remains part of the current U.S. catalog.

Victrola is currently showing it at $209.99, down from $289.99.

Victrola Empire 6-in-1 Record Player — Check Price on Amazon

This is worth recording before Cyber Monday because $209.99 is already a substantial reduction from the reference price.

If November pricing simply repeats $209.99, that is not a newly discovered Cyber Monday low based on the evidence here.

The main reason to choose Empire is the all-in-one retro furniture concept—not superior value for someone who only wants a turntable.

The Victrola Automatic Is One of the Most Practical Beginner Upgrades

The Victrola Automatic Turntable VPT-800 is much closer to a conventional component turntable.

Victrola currently prices it at $279.99. It offers:

fully automatic start
automatic operation
repeat function
Bluetooth output
RCA output
removable dust cover
Audio-Technica ATN3600L stylus/cartridge platform

Victrola Automatic Turntable — Check Price on Amazon

Best Buy has already gone below Victrola’s price

Best Buy has shown the Automatic at:

$229.99, down from $279.99, in earlier 2026 crawls.

A more recent Best Buy result went lower still:

$199.99, versus the same $279.99 comparison price.

That $199.99 Best Buy figure is one of the most useful current benchmarks in the Victrola lineup.

It is not an Amazon price.

Why the Automatic may make more sense than an all-in-one

If you already own:

powered bookshelf speakers
a receiver
Bluetooth speakers

then paying for built-in speakers in a cabinet player can be unnecessary.

The Automatic lets the turntable remain the focus.

Hi-Res Onyx: One of Victrola’s Strongest Current Direct Discounts

The Hi-Res Onyx Bluetooth Turntable moves further into component turntable territory.

Victrola’s Hi-Res range is designed around aptX Adaptive Bluetooth plus standard wired RCA connectivity and a switchable preamp.

Victrola currently prices Hi-Res Onyx at:

$249.99, down from $399.99.

Best Buy is also currently listing it at $249.99.

Victrola Hi-Res Onyx Bluetooth Turntable — Check Price on Amazon

That means $249.99 is already established 2026 sale territory.

A Cyber Monday offer around the same price would largely repeat current pricing rather than establish a new benchmark.

Hi-Res Carbon: $299.99 Is Already Half Its Reference Price

The Victrola Hi-Res Carbon is one of the more compelling specification/value combinations in the current catalog.

Victrola specifies:

carbon-fiber tonearm
removable headshell
Ortofon 2M Red moving-magnet cartridge
aptX Adaptive Bluetooth
switchable preamp
RCA output

The current direct price is $299.99, down from $599.99.

Best Buy likewise lists the Carbon Hi-Res at $299.99.

Victrola Hi-Res Carbon Bluetooth Turntable — Check Price on Amazon

This is a textbook case where “Cyber Monday discount” needs context

If a November listing says:

Was $599.99, now $349.99

that sounds dramatic.

But Victrola and Best Buy have already been selling the same model for $299.99.

The crossed-out MSRP alone would make the worse price look better than it really is.

Victrola Wave: The Newer $499 Choice for Auracast and Better Upgrade Flexibility

The Wave Bluetooth Turntable with Auracast sits at a particularly interesting point in the 2026 lineup.

Victrola currently sells it for $499.99. Its design includes:

low-resonance MDF plinth
aluminum platter
adjustable counterweight
removable headshell
built-in switchable preamp
RCA output
Bluetooth input/output
aptX Adaptive/aptX HD support on compatible devices
Auracast broadcast audio
Audio-Technica AT-VM95E on most versions
Ortofon OM5E on the walnut and Third Man Records versions

Victrola Wave Bluetooth Turntable with Auracast — Check Price on Amazon

Watch the exact color/version

Victrola’s cartridge specification varies by finish.

That means a retailer listing simply saying “Victrola Wave” may not tell the full story.

When comparing two Wave deals, check:

exact finish
exact cartridge
whether speakers are included
whether it is turntable-only
whether it is the Third Man Records edition

A $50 price difference can represent a different package, not simply a better promotion.

Wave Has Already Been Below $500 at Best Buy

Earlier Best Buy search results showed the black Wave as low as $378.99, compared with a $499.99 reference price.

Current Best Buy results have the Wave back at $499.99.

That creates a useful Best Buy 2026 benchmark:

$378.99 — previous Best Buy price

That is not Amazon history.

It also means a future $449 Cyber Monday deal would still trail a price already seen this year.

Wave Bundles: Calculate the Speaker Cost Separately

Victrola currently sells several Wave combinations.

The direct store shows:

Wave + Tempo speaker bundle: $649.98, down from $749.98
Wave + Soundstage bundle: $729.98, down from $829.98

That translates into a $100 bundle saving in each case.

Do not assume the bundle is always the best deal, however.

If the Wave itself receives a retailer discount while the speakers remain full price, buying the components separately could be cheaper.

Cyber Monday shoppers should calculate:

Turntable sale price + speaker sale price

versus:

Victrola bundle price

before deciding.

Soundstage Is a Different Alternative to Traditional Bookshelf Speakers

Victrola’s newer Soundstage costs $329.99.

Unlike normal bookshelf speakers, it is a low-profile soundbase designed to sit underneath a turntable while using opposing subwoofer architecture intended to reduce vibration. It also supports RCA, USB-C, optical, Bluetooth, Auracast and a subwoofer output.

That gives a Wave buyer three broadly different routes:

Powered bookshelf speakers — traditional stereo separation.

Tempo wireless speakers — matching Victrola ecosystem setup.

Soundstage — cleaner one-box footprint.

More components are not automatically better if space is your main constraint.

Stream Onyx: Buy This Because You Own Sonos, Not Because It Is Expensive

The Victrola Stream Onyx is built around direct Sonos integration.

Victrola currently prices it at $799.99. The model streams vinyl directly to compatible Sonos speakers over Wi-Fi while also supporting Bluetooth.

Victrola Stream Onyx — Check Price on Amazon

It has already reached $599.99 at Best Buy

Best Buy has repeatedly shown Stream Onyx at $599.99, down from $799.99.

That gives us a clean 2026 non-Amazon benchmark.

A $699 Cyber Monday listing would still be discounted from MSRP—but it would not beat the documented Best Buy price.

Who should pay for Stream Onyx?

Someone who already has a meaningful Sonos investment.

If you do not own Sonos and do not plan to build around it, much of Stream Onyx’s premium loses its purpose.

A Hi-Res Onyx, Carbon or Wave plus conventional speakers can make more financial sense.

Stream Carbon: Premium Sonos Integration With Better Analog Hardware

The Stream Carbon is currently $999.99 direct from Victrola.

Victrola’s stylus documentation identifies the Stream Carbon with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, while the platform uses the company’s Sonos-focused Wi-Fi streaming architecture.

Victrola Stream Carbon — Check Price on Amazon

Best Buy has previously discounted Stream Carbon to $739, $260 below its $999.99 price.

That $739 figure is a Best Buy benchmark—not Amazon history.

The Stream Carbon is worth considering over Stream Onyx when the better cartridge/tonearm package matters to you.

If the only requirement is “make my records play on Sonos,” discounted Stream Onyx can be the more rational option.

Stream Sapphire: The $1,499.99 Flagship Requires a Very Specific Buyer

At the top of Victrola’s current catalog sits the Stream Sapphire, priced at $1,499.99.

Victrola’s documentation identifies it as model VPT-4000 and specifies an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge.

Victrola Stream Sapphire — Check Price on Amazon

This is not the logical choice for someone entering vinyl.

Its value proposition is for a buyer who wants:

Victrola’s premium hardware
Wi-Fi/Sonos integration
a better factory cartridge
a high-end turntable without abandoning wireless convenience

A large Cyber Monday percentage discount would not automatically make it good value for a buyer whose needs are met by a $300 Hi-Res Carbon.

Is Bluetooth Bad for Vinyl?

Not necessarily.

Bluetooth is about convenience.

A turntable such as Wave or Hi-Res Carbon gives you both wireless and wired paths. You can stream to compatible Bluetooth speakers when convenience matters and use RCA for a conventional wired setup when that better fits your system.

The real mistake is paying extra for advanced Bluetooth technologies you never plan to use.

For example, Wave’s Auracast support becomes valuable if you specifically want compatible multi-speaker or headphone broadcasting.

If your turntable will remain permanently wired to an amplifier, Auracast should not be the feature that decides your purchase.

Automatic vs. Manual: Neither Is Automatically “Better”

Victrola’s Automatic solves a simple problem:

You press a button and the machine handles playback operation for you.

Wave, Hi-Res Carbon and other more traditional designs put more control in the user’s hands.

Automatic makes sense when:

convenience matters
several family members use the turntable
you do not want to cue the tonearm manually
you are a beginner

Manual makes sense when:

you enjoy the physical vinyl ritual
cartridge upgrades matter
setup flexibility matters
you want more control over tracking and system configuration

Do not pay more simply because one product looks more “audiophile.”

Choose the operating style you will actually enjoy.

The Cartridge Can Matter More Than Bluetooth Features

Victrola’s current lineup spans very different cartridge tiers.

Examples include:

Automatic: ATN3600L platform.

Eastwood II: Audio-Technica AT-3600LA.

Wave: AT-VM95E on most versions; Ortofon OM5E on specified finishes.

Hi-Res Carbon: Ortofon 2M Red.

Stream Carbon: Ortofon 2M Red.

Stream Sapphire: Ortofon 2M Blue.

That matters because the cartridge and stylus are directly involved in reading the record groove.

Features such as:

Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Auracast
Sonos integration

affect convenience and system design.

They do not replace the importance of the analog playback hardware.

Current Victrola Prices Worth Remembering Before Cyber Monday

Product	Verified 2026 price	Retailer/context
Journey II	$59.99	Victrola current
Eastwood II	$149.99	Victrola current
Eastwood II	$99.99	Amazon Prime Day 2026
Eastwood II Signature	$189.99	Victrola current
Century Core	$129.99	Victrola current/new release
Empire 6-in-1	$209.99	Victrola current sale
Automatic	$279.99	Victrola current
Automatic	$199.99	Best Buy recent
Hi-Res Onyx	$249.99	Victrola / Best Buy
Hi-Res Carbon	$299.99	Victrola / Best Buy
Wave	$499.99	Victrola / Best Buy current
Wave	$378.99	Earlier Best Buy 2026 listing
Stream Onyx	$799.99	Victrola current
Stream Onyx	$599.99	Best Buy sale
Stream Carbon	$999.99	Victrola current
Stream Carbon	$739	Best Buy sale
Stream Sapphire	$1,499.99	Victrola current

These are price references, not Cyber Monday predictions.

Five Victrola Cyber Monday Traps to Avoid

1. Buying the biggest all-in-one because it has the most features

A six-in-one music center can be great if you use the CD player, Bluetooth and built-in speakers.

If you only care about records, those extra functions may not improve the part that matters most.

2. Comparing Journey II with Wave as though they are competing turntables

Journey II is a self-contained budget player.

Wave is a component turntable with a different cartridge, platter, tonearm and connection philosophy.

Their prices should not be compared without considering the rest of the audio system.

3. Calling a Best Buy low an Amazon low

Victrola Automatic at $199.99, Stream Onyx at $599.99, Wave at $378.99 and Stream Carbon at $739 are documented Best Buy references from the research used here.

They are not Amazon historical lows.

4. Transferring Eastwood II history to Eastwood II Signature

The standard Eastwood II reached $99.99 at Amazon during Prime Day 2026.

That does not establish a $99.99 historical low for the newer Signature model.

5. Paying for Sonos integration when you do not own Sonos

Stream Onyx, Carbon and Sapphire become easier to justify inside an existing Sonos ecosystem.

Without that ecosystem, less expensive Victrola models may offer the features you actually need.

What About Older Victrola Models?

Victrola’s catalog and retailer inventories still contain many older names, including products such as:

Revolution GO
Re-Spin
older Journey variants
Navigator
older Premiere products
various nostalgic wood cabinets

Previous generation does not automatically mean obsolete.

For example, Victrola has previously shown Revolution GO around $79.99 against $129.99, making it potentially interesting for someone who specifically wants a rechargeable portable player.

The rule is simply:

Older hardware should create a price advantage.

If an older model costs nearly as much as a newer equivalent, buy the newer product unless the old design has a feature you specifically need.

Prime Day 2026: What Can We Reliably Use?

The strongest exact Victrola Prime Day evidence found in this research is:

Eastwood II — $99.99 at Amazon

Yahoo’s Prime Day coverage documented the standard Eastwood II at $99.99 versus $149.99.

For Journey II, Prime Day coverage confirms that it was among the discounted budget options, but the reviewed sources do not provide a sufficiently reliable exact U.S. price to use here.

For Wave, Automatic, Hi-Res Carbon and the Stream lineup, this research likewise did not establish exact Amazon Prime Day 2026 prices with enough confidence.

Rather than manufacture figures, those models are compared with their stronger verified Victrola and Best Buy prices.

Which Victrola Should You Watch on Cyber Monday 2026?

For a low-cost gift or first record player

Journey II is the straightforward choice.

Its $59.99 current direct price means even Cyber Monday needs to be compared against an already-low September baseline.

For a better self-contained player

Look at Eastwood II.

Its $99.99 Amazon Prime Day price is the historical number to remember.

For an all-in-one music center

Choose among Century Core, Century Essential and Century 6-in-1 based on whether you actually need CD and additional playback formats.

For push-button convenience with external speakers

The Automatic Turntable is particularly interesting.

Best Buy has already reached $199.99.

For stronger component value around $250

Hi-Res Onyx currently sits at $249.99.

For a cartridge/tonearm upgrade around $300

The Hi-Res Carbon at $299.99 is especially compelling because its current price is already half its $599.99 reference price.

For newer wireless flexibility and Auracast

Look at Wave.

But remember that Best Buy has previously shown it at $378.99.

For Sonos

Start with Stream Onyx unless you know why you want the Carbon or Sapphire.

Its documented $599.99 Best Buy sale price is substantially below $799.99 MSRP.

For a higher-end Sonos turntable

Stream Carbon becomes more interesting near the documented $739 Best Buy sale level.

For the premium Victrola/Sonos setup

Stream Sapphire is the flagship, but at $1,499.99 it needs to fit a very specific system rather than simply carrying the biggest discount.

Final Buying Advice: Spend on the Part of the Vinyl System You’ll Actually Hear

Victrola’s lineup spans such a wide price range because these products are solving different problems.

Journey II puts everything into one inexpensive suitcase.

Eastwood II gives an all-in-one buyer a more serious cartridge platform.

Century adds multiple music formats.

The Automatic prioritizes convenience.

Hi-Res Carbon puts more money into the cartridge and tonearm.

Wave combines stronger conventional turntable hardware with newer wireless features.

Stream models charge a premium for seamless Sonos integration.

None is automatically the “best Victrola.”

The best Cyber Monday deal will be the one that discounts the right architecture for your system.

Before buying, check:

built-in speakers versus external speakers
automatic versus manual operation
cartridge and stylus
RCA/phono-preamp options
Bluetooth input versus Bluetooth output
Auracast support if relevant
Sonos integration if relevant
exact model and finish
whether speakers are actually included
the product’s verified 2026 selling price

Cyber Monday 2026 pricing is still unknown.

But with Eastwood II already reaching $99.99 at Amazon, Automatic hitting $199.99 at Best Buy, Hi-Res Carbon sitting at $299.99, Wave previously reaching $378.99 at Best Buy and Stream Onyx hitting $599.99 there, we already have meaningful benchmarks for judging whatever November brings.

That is far more useful than trusting a crossed-out MSRP.