Victrola Vintage Suitcase (VSC-550BT) turntable
All-in-one & suitcase players · 2017–present In production
$90 US reference price
Victrola Vintage Suitcase (VSC-550BT) is a current belt-drive, manual operation, 33/45/78 rpm playback all-in-one turntable. Documented convenience features include Bluetooth, a built-in phono preamp. The US reference price is $90.
Decision snapshot
The five things to check first
- Plays
- 33/45/78 rpm
- System hookup
- Check supplied speaker configuration
- Cueing
- Manual cueing
- Stylus path
- Cartridge identified
- Buying status
- Current model
Setup bottom line: Check whether this exact package includes built-in speakers or separate wired speakers before buying. Check model-specific stylus evidence →
Three-speed portable suitcase record player with built-in stereo speakers, Bluetooth input, headphone jack, aux-in and RCA output. Sold in dozens of finishes and colorways.
A perennial Amazon US top seller in record players and a common first turntable.
Who it suits
Best suited to: shopping for a player and speaker package; verify what is included. Less ideal for: a purchase made without checking whether speakers are built in, supplied separately, or required.
Compatibility and setup
- Manual operation: expect to cue the record yourself. Check the exact manual for any separate end-of-side auto-lift or stop feature.
Good to know
- This category includes speaker bundles as well as players with built-in speakers. Check the exact package and the connection requirements.
- Direction not verified. Check the manufacturer connection instructions before choosing wireless speakers.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45/78 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | ceramic |
| Built-in phono stage | Yes |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth direction | Direction not verified |
| Platter | plastic |
| Tonearm | integrated |
| Dimensions | 13.9 x 5 x 10.1 in |
| Weight | 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) |
| Finishes | dozens of colorways (black, turquoise, camo, US flag, etc.) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Years | 2017–present |
How it sits in the catalogue
Its belt-drive mechanism is the majority choice in the database (151 of 183). A built-in phono stage puts it with the 47% of current decks that plug straight into any amp or powered speaker. On price it sits toward the affordable end of its category — 9% of priced all-in-one decks cost less.
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Generic Ceramic cartridge.
Keep the evidence layers separate
Buying evidence for this model
- US reference price
- $90. A reference value for comparison. The price observation date is not recorded; this is not a current offer or availability claim.
- Live retailer offers
- No live offer feed is enabled for this model.
- Retailer links
- Brand or product routes to relevant US retailers; a search link is not a stock claim.
An internally verified exact identifier may improve offer matching, but it is not published as a catalogue fact unless independently corroborated. Always confirm the exact model, final price, delivery and returns with the retailer.
Retailer links for the Victrola Vintage Suitcase (VSC-550BT)
8 US retailers are listed in our Victrola retailer guide — 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. | Search at Adorama ↗ |
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | |
| B&H Photo Video | electronics chain | Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. | Search at B&H Photo Video ↗ |
| Best Buy | electronics chain | Free shipping on orders $35+; free store pickup at most locations. | Search at Best Buy ↗ |
| Crutchfield | electronics chain | Free shipping on nearly all orders, with free 2-day delivery on most gear. | Search at Crutchfield ↗ |
 Target |
department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ or with Target Circle Card; same-day pickup at stores. | Search at Target ↗ |
 Turntable Lab |
hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | Search at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| Walmart | department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ (free with Walmart+); store pickup available. | Search at Walmart ↗ |
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