Reloop Turn 5 vs Victrola Stream Carbon
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Reloop Turn 5 · Victrola Stream Carbon.
| Specification | Reloop Turn 5 |
Victrola Stream Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,050 | Highlighted difference. $1,000 |
| Category | Hi-fi | Hi-fi |
| Status | current | current |
| Years | 2018–present | 2022–present |
| Drive | direct drive | belt drive |
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | Ortofon 2M Red (fitted) | Ortofon 2M Red |
| Phono stage | Yes | Yes |
| USB output | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium | aluminium |
| Tonearm | S-shaped with detachable headshell | carbon-fibre |
| Wow & flutter | <0.01% | — |
Practical differences
Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.
The Victrola Stream Carbon undercuts the Reloop Turn 5 by $50 — $1,000 against $1,050.
The mechanics differ too: the Reloop Turn 5 is direct-drive, the Victrola Stream Carbon is belt-drive. The Reloop Turn 5 gets instant start-up, rock-steady speed under load, and enough torque to nudge or backspin the record — the reason DJs and scratch decks are built this way.
Bottom line: $50 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.
Live retailer offers
Checking current in-stock offers for Reloop Turn 5…
Retailer searches
7 US retailers stock Reloop — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | View at Amazon ↗ |
| B&H Photo Video | electronics chain | Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. | View at B&H Photo Video ↗ |
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Sweetwater | music retail | Free shipping on almost every order, no minimum. | View at Sweetwater ↗ |
| Turntable Lab | hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | View at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
Live retailer offers
Checking current in-stock offers for Victrola Stream Carbon…
Retailer searches
9 US retailers stock Victrola — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adorama | electronics chain | Free shipping on most orders over $49 in the contiguous US. | View at Adorama ↗ |
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | View at Amazon ↗ |
| B&H Photo Video | electronics chain | Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. | View at B&H Photo Video ↗ |
| Best Buy | electronics chain | Free shipping on orders $35+; free store pickup at most locations. | View at Best Buy ↗ |
| Crutchfield | electronics chain | Free shipping on nearly all orders, with free 2-day delivery on most gear. | View at Crutchfield ↗ |
| Target | department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ or with Target Circle Card; same-day pickup at stores. | View at Target ↗ |
| Turntable Lab | hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | View at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| Walmart | department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ (free with Walmart+); store pickup available. | View at Walmart ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |