Victrola Journey Suitcase Replacement Needle
Belt drive · 33, 45 and 78 rpm · Built-in phono preamp
Model codes: VSC-550BT-BLK, VSC-550BT-TRQ, VSC-550BT-GRY, VSC-550BT-CBT, VSC-550BT-PNK, VSC-550BT-RED
The needle you need
ITNP-S1
The Journey Suitcase takes the Victrola ITNP-S1 needle.
- Genuine Victrola part
Do you need a phono preamp?
A phono preamp boosts the very quiet signal from the cartridge.
The Journey Suitcase has one built in. We have not found whether it can be switched off.
Speakers that work with the Journey Suitcase
Connect the Journey Suitcase's RCA output to the line input on any of these.
Coda W
Also has a phono input, for a record player without a built-in preamp.
M20
Also has an optical input, for a TV.
ORA
Has a subwoofer output, if you want more bass later.
Key facts: Victrola Journey Suitcase
- DriveBelt drive
- Speeds33, 45 and 78 rpm
- Built-in phono preampYes
- BluetoothYes, receives from a phone
- Size (W × D × H)353 × 257 × 127 mm
Other record players that take the ITNP-S1
How to change the needle on the Journey Suitcase
With the arm on its rest, pull the flat needle carrier down and forward from under the cartridge, then push the ITNP-S1 up into the same place until it clicks.
We take these details from Victrola's own website and check them carefully, but makers change parts and part numbers, and we may miss an update. Before you buy, check the part on Victrola's official website. If you spot an error, please tell us.