With the ability to stream almost anything, the Victrola Sapphire will be the last turntable you need. It’s not available yet, though, and not everyone is willing to shell out $1,500 for the privilege of owning one. Sonos ready flowing onyxWhile not as common, it’s the cheapest model that lets you stream your record collection to all Sonos speakers while retaining the authenticity and character of vinyl records. We’ve seen it drop to $359.99 in the past, but Amazon is currently hitting a new all-time low, down to $341.99 ($258 off).
The Stream Onyx is a more affordable alternative to the Stream Carbon, which lacks the latter’s premium metal trim and Ortofon Red 2M cartridge. It’s made of high-quality plastics and comes with either an Audio-Technica AT-VM95E or an Ortofon OM5E cartridge (although it’s impossible to know which one until you receive it). Either way, the resulting sound should be satisfying enough to make the substantial savings worth the gamble.
No matter which model you choose, it’s relatively easy to sync Victrola’s Works with Sonos turntable with your Sonos system and stream playback wirelessly to any speaker in your home – all without the need for additional hardware. Plus, even if you’re not using a turntable to play music, you can control the volume on your Sonos system using Onyx’s excellent illuminated knobs.
When I bought my first PowerPlay compatible wireless mouse, my first two choices were Logitech G903 Hero and G502 Hero. Even though I’m left-handed, I chose the G502 because my larger hands prefer its ergonomics, but I’d be equally happy with the ambidextrous G903, especially if I got it for under $100 if. Today, Best Buy is giving you that chance, with the price down to $89.99 (a $40 discount).
The G903’s 25,600 DPI Hero sensor will be largely unnecessary for most people, as it’s generally best to stick with lower optical resolutions and adjust sensitivity settings in-game. What really fascinates me about it is the sum of it all, including customizable RGB lighting, 11 programmable buttons, and the ease with which you can set up macros thanks to its seamless integration with Logitech’s ever-improving G Hub ecosystem. I almost forgot to mention the 1ms latency, which is the best for a wireless mouse.
While pricey, adding a PowerPlay pad (currently $108.99 at Amazon) to charge the mouse without plugging it in would only help with my goal of eliminating redundant hardwiring. Even without a mouse pad, you don’t have to worry about charging it every day or even every week, because the mouse’s 140-hour battery feels like it will last a month if you don’t spend 12 hours a day at a desk like me. Do.