Victrola announced the upcoming integration of its Victrola Stream turntable line with Roon, a music management and listening solution offering Airplay, Chromecast, and high-performance Roon Ready connectivity, making the wireless vinyl listening experience even more immersive. Along with the new integration, the company will be releasing a limited edition Victrola Stream Pearl Works with Sonos turntable in October, expanding the line with a sleek, modern white colorway.
Starting in Q4 2023 via an over-the-air (OTA) firmware update, listeners with a Roon subscription who enjoy their favorite albums on select Victrola Stream turntables will be able to connect to their Roon Core and stream vinyl to their entire Roon system. This partnership will allow consumers and custom installers to seamlessly integrate the Victrola Stream turntable line into any Roon entertainment setup for homeowners to enjoy.
“When we launched the Stream (Works with Sonos) line of turntables at CEDIA last year, we asked the integrator community what else could be done to make this product even more effective supporting a fully immersive listening experience in the home. Integrating with Roon was an important factor for our partners. And as huge fans of what Roon does to enhance music experiences, we went to work on a solution immediately,” said Scott Hagen, CEO of Victrola. “Our Victrola Stream turntables were built with innovation at the forefront, including the ability to evolve with integrators’ and listeners’ demands, while keeping the user experience as simple and approachable as possible.”
This integration of the Victrola Stream turntable will be the first implementation of a new addition to the Roon Ready program. Where existing “Roon Ready” devices are outputs for Roon, this new feature allows hardware devices and apps on a local network to act as Sources for Roon, like a local internet radio station. The turntable will route audio through the Roon playback and DSP engine and then along to any devices in a Roon system, with two-way transport, volume control, and more.
“We couldn’t be happier to see Victrola as the first partner to implement this new capability. Their customers are the superfans for whom we designed Roon… the rich images, credits, bios, reviews, and surfable, searchable metadata of Roon will unite the analog and digital experience and lift any listening session” said Rob Darling, Director of Strategy, Hardware Partners, at Roon Labs. “When you add the connectivity options of Roon… Airplay, Chromecast, and Roon Ready playback… this integration will offer huge value to Victrola’s vinyl listeners.”
Along with Roon integration, Victrola also announced upcoming integration with UPnP network-enabled streaming devices, such as home theater A/V receivers, UPnP speakers, smart TVs, and more. Support for Roon and UPnP will bring with it additional features to improve the customer and audio experience, including a newly designed Victrola Stream app and support for 24-bit/48kHz lossless FLAC streaming for supported devices. The addition of UPnP and Roon makes the Victrola Stream turntable line compatible with more network streaming devices than any other turntable in the market today.
The Victrola Stream turntable line launched in 2022 with Victrola Stream Carbon, followed by Victrola Stream Onyx in 2023. The Works with Sonos turntables allow for easy integration to wirelessly listen to vinyl on any Sonos sound system, with no additional cords, adapters, or components required. The Victrola Stream turntables are powered by StreamUnlimited’s ‘Stream1832’ next-gen audio-focused module. By utilizing this industry-leading technology, Victrola can continue to innovate and bring new integrations to the Victrola Stream turntable line to meet the needs of installers and consumers in the rapidly evolving wireless audio market.
Roon and UPnP integration will be available in Q4 2023 on select new and existing Victrola Stream turntables through an over-the-air software update. For more information on the Victrola Stream Carbon and Victrola Stream Onyx and the upcoming Victrola Stream Pearl, please visit stream.victrola.com.
Sonos Integration with Other AV Products
In the voice of Jerry GPT
Sonos built its name on simplicity—multi-room wireless audio that just works. For a lot of mainstream users, that alone is enough. But for more advanced users—especially those who are already invested in higher-end AV gear—the question has always been: can Sonos play nicely with the rest of the system?
The answer is… yes, but with caveats. Sonos has made strides over the years to become more interoperable, though it’s never been a completely open platform. Its integration with third-party AV products has improved, particularly in the areas of custom installation, streaming, and control, but it still doesn’t behave like traditional hi-fi gear. That’s by design.
At the heart of the Sonos ecosystem is the Sonos app, which acts as the central hub for playback, system management, room grouping, and service integration. From a user interface perspective, it’s one of the most polished control experiences in consumer audio. The challenge is that Sonos prioritizes its closed system—meaning, you’re generally expected to use Sonos components to build out a full system.
That said, Sonos works well with TVs and soundbars, particularly with their own models like the Arc, Beam, and Ray. These devices support HDMI ARC and eARC, allowing them to integrate cleanly into modern television setups. Some AV receivers and TVs offer limited control integration with Sonos, particularly via HDMI-CEC, but don’t expect Sonos to act like a traditional center channel or surround processor. It’s its own ecosystem.
Where Sonos has leaned into integration more directly is through the Sonos Port and Sonos Amp. The Port is designed to bring Sonos functionality into existing systems—say you have a vintage stereo rig or a high-end two-channel setup, and you want to stream Spotify, Tidal, or Qobuz through it. The Port lets you do that, controlled via the app, and with access to all of Sonos’ multi-room capabilities. It doesn’t support high-resolution audio beyond 16/44.1, but for casual streaming or background music, it gets the job done cleanly.
The Sonos Amp, on the other hand, is for powering passive speakers—whether in-wall, ceiling, or bookshelf. This is where integration with custom installation comes into play. You’ll find the Amp in many professionally designed homes where in-ceiling speakers are used for background music across multiple zones. Integrators appreciate the reliability and centralized control, and Sonos supports systems like Control4, Crestron, and Savant, making it viable in higher-end automated homes.
However, when you try to merge Sonos into a more audiophile-centric system, that’s where things hit limits. There’s no digital input on the Port, no USB DAC output, and no support for formats like DSD or high-res PCM. And while latency is generally low across grouped rooms, it’s not suitable for precision-critical applications like syncing with external DACs or turntables. It’s a mass-market product with smart touches, not a purist tool.
Still, Sonos has done something few companies in audio have managed: they’ve created an ecosystem that’s both user-friendly and robust enough for semi-serious listening. And their recent openness with third-party voice assistants, limited AirPlay 2 support, and expanding control API suggest they know that integration is becoming more important.
So can Sonos work with your AV gear? Yes—especially if you approach it on its terms. It excels as a streaming and control layer, a multi-room audio solution, or as a plug-and-play soundbar setup. If you’re trying to drop it into a purist two-channel system and expect it to behave like Roon, a dedicated DAC, or a reference preamp, that’s a different story.
But for a lot of real-world users—especially those building systems for homes, not just listening rooms—Sonos delivers consistency, stability, and ease of use that’s hard to beat. And when paired thoughtfully with other AV products, it still holds a meaningful place in modern setups.
