Revolution Go portable record player a fun hit
The press kit for the Victrola Revolution Go true portable record player had a short video clip that gave me an idea for a test run. It displayed the record player on the go and showing up for a glass of wine with some friends to listen to some records.
So I did just that, showing up with the Revolution Go over my shoulder, and it was a hit. It’s a simple, fun device and worked well. So much so that one of my friends ordered one.
The portable and retro-looking Revolution Go is 12.99by-12.83-by-4.84 inches and weighs 6.83 pounds. An included removable guitar strap or the retractable handle is all you need to carry the three-speed belt-drive turntable, including an Audio Technical AT-3600LA cartridge attached to a tonearm. A built-in 2,500 mAh rechargeable battery (power adapter included) will last for up to 12 hours of play, depending on the volume levels.
A Bluetooth speaker is built into the turntable with an antivibration enclosure that features stereo sound and a passive bass radiator. The speaker sounded OK with a pair of 5-watt drivers inside. But you can also output the sound to any speaker with Bluetooth (5.0) or wired connections with the RCA and 3.5 mm output ports (located on the back) to speakers or headphones.
I brought a Bluetooth speaker, which I knew had more power for the environment. Connecting it to the Revolution Go was easy and allowed the sound to be further away while keeping the record player as the center of attention.
A removable dust cover doubles as a record holder to display up to five albums. A single control function knob is for volume, power and audio output choices. It’s built with an antivibration enclosure, making sense for a portable sound system like this. So I forced a few bumps, and it continued playing perfectly without skipping.
The vinyl revolution is here with a big comeback, which is perfect for me since I kept all my original records and a few cases of inherited albums. My choices for the impromptu Revolution Go cocktail party were Electric Light Orchestra, The Who and the overwhelming crowd favorite, The Beach Boys’ greatest hits.
The turntable plays 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm records, and a 45 rpm adapter is included.
Cost: $199.99; available in blue and black
https://victrola.com