Journey II Suitcase Record Player

Back in the 1950s and 1960s while I was growing up in Michigan there used to be large delivery trucks from different companies that would go from door-to-door bringing product samples to homeowners.

Since my mom couldn’t drive, she would order different household items from one of the companies.

She would select her products, pay the driver, and within a week or two the products would be delivered.

On one occasion mom ordered me a small, pink and white suitcase/portable record player. It was cheap and plastic but I loved it.

I would play my 45 records on it. I was about 13 or 14 years old.

Later when I attended high school (1969 to 1971) my study hall teacher would let me bring the suitcase/portable record player to class and play classic rock and roll LPs popular at the time.

I had that record player until 1973 until I moved from Michigan to Florida. I believe I gave it to one of my nephews or nieces.

Victrola has a new portable suitcase record player that reminds me of my old one. Of course the material is much better, along with the sound quality and there are few extras my old record player didn’t have.

The Victrola Journey II Suitcase Record Player comes in a hard and sturdy cardboard box with an flip-open and tabbed lid. The lid is held in place by a piece of tape.

The box is decorated with photos of the record player on all sides-my version is aqua color. On the back are additional photos with specs and one of the photos is an exploded view of the record players’ speakers.

Inside the box the record player is held in place by two form-fitted cardboard sleeves. The record player is covered and protected by a plastic bag.

Included with the record player are a power cord (also in a bag), an extra needle cartridge (in a bag) and instructions.

Carefully remove the record player and components from the box and follow the instructions as to how to ready the record player for use. Plug in the power source, take the protective slip-on plastic cap of the needle assembly, loosen the needle arm, raise the arm, select the record speed (33, 45 or 78), place your album or 45 on the turntable, put the auto stop switch on, press the power button being sure to select the correct playback mode: BT. Line-In, Phono or BT Out, make sure the power indicator red light is on, lower the arm and get ready to rock!

Small and light enough to carry wherever you want the portable suitcase record player has built-in speakers, Bluetooth streaming and Vinyl Stream technology.

Also included are a 45 RPM Adapter, a headphone jack and RCA Line Out for red and white connectors.

I’ve test all the modes and the sound quality is great. Headphones bring the sound up close and personal, Bluetooth allows me to connect to my remote Bluetooth speakers placed in an area I choose and for a more stationary selection I can hook up standard speakers. I used some small computer speakers.

I love it! It has that vintage look with easy controls. It sits solidly on any flat surface and for such a inexpensive record player it turns out quality sound-much, much better than my player from my younger years.

Listen to music via the built-in speakers, Bluetooth speakers or through a set of headphones. It’s easy to carry using its handle and suitcase design. Take it anywhere.

The case is of heavy (metal?) construction with protective, reinforced metal, wraparound corners, the handle is secure and heavy, the locking mechanism is a simple clip lock that securely keeps the lid shut while transporting and twin speakers in the front turn out some incredible sound.

On the back are two heavy-duty hinges, a power plug-in and red and white outlets plug-ins for external speakers.

Just look at these features:

• 3-speeds (33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM)
• Stream music from your smart device, no messy wires.
• Play your favorite records through any Bluetooth speaker.
• With its he 3.5mm aux-in you can connect any non-Bluetooth enabled device.
• The RCA outlet connects to existing sound systems.
• A headphone jack.
• Measures 14 x 10 x 5.28 inches.

It is has an extremely rugged and well-made suitcase that also includes four rubber legs. It’s an very attractive and looks both vintage and high-tech.

I can hardly wait to use it when I go to a family gathering, on vacation or when or wherever I want to go.

Romans 15:13 - Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.