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Is This Modern Stereo Console the New Vinyl Grail for Sonos Fans?

It’s a smaller and more affordable version of the American hi-fi brand’s “ultimate record console.” And yes, it supports Sonos multi-room audio.

Wooden turntable with black vinyl record and black control knobs on a black panel.Wrensilva
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By Tucker Bowe

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Wrensilva has been making some of the most gorgeous (and expensive) modern record consoles for the last decade.

These all-in-one hi-fi systems feature a built-in turntable, preamp, amplifier, and speakers, as well as numerous wired and wireless connections (including Sonos multi-room functionality). Plus, they’re packaged in a handmade, mid-century-inspired wooden cabinet.

To date, the California-based audio maker has offered two different modern record consoles — its flagship M1 ($18,900+) and The Standard ($14,900+), the latter of which is slightly smaller, scaled down, and more affordable.

Now, Wrensilva has added a third option, the Studio, which is its most compact (and affordable) modern record console to date. According to the brand, it’s “built for the spaces where high-end audio has always deserved to live but never quite fit.”

Wrensilva Studio

Wooden vintage-style record player with black mesh speakers and a transparent dust cover, standing on a black pedestal.
The Studio joins the flagship M1 ($18,900+) and The Standard ($14,900+) in Wrensilva’s Record Console Collection.
Wrensilva

A timeless piece of furniture

If you’re familiar with Wrensilva’s previous record consoles, including the flagship M1 and The Standard, then you pretty much know the deal with the Studio. It’s an all-in-one hi-fi system that’s capable of both playing your favorite vinyl records and streaming your favorite music over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Of course, the Wrensilva Studio is a statement piece. The console is handmade in San Diego using natural walnut and charcoal speaker fabric. And it’s balanced on a pedestal base made of anodized brushed aluminum, inlaid with walnut. It’s simply stunning.

Wooden turntable with black vinyl record spinning and control knobs labeled "Wrensilva" on the side panel.
Like its larger siblings, the Studio is an all-in-one vinyl system system in a beautiful, furniture-grade cabinet.
Wrensilva
Wooden Wrensilva turntable with transparent dust cover, black tonearm, and control panel with knobs on the right.
The belt-driven turntable features a frosted acrylic platter, a one-piece magnesium tonearm, and an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge.
Wrensilva

Tuned by master mixers

On top of the Studio sits a floating belt-driven turntable that features a frosted acrylic platter, a bespoke one-piece magnesium tonearm, and an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. Inside, Wrensilva features a custom 100-watt-per-channel Class D amplifier powering a pair of custom 2-way bass-reflex speakers.

The sound of the system was tuned in collaboration with Manny Marroquin, an 18-time Grammy-winning mix engineer, and Giles Martin of Abbey Road Studios (who also happens to be the senior vice president of sound experience at Sonos).

Wooden record player with black speaker panels and a transparent dust cover on a black pedestal in a modern living room.
The Studio is finished in natural walnut with charcoal speaker fabric.
Wrensilva
Hands placing a black vinyl record on a wooden Vientilva turntable with a tonearm and control knobs.
The integrated lights help the turntable give off a warm glow while playing.
Wrensilva

Campfire glow

The Studio has been detailed with other stylish accents. The lid and the brass Wrensilva brandmark both have built-in backlighting. According to the brand, this makes the deck exude a warm glow, “transforming “the listening experience into its own musical campfire.”

Below the turntable and between the built-in speakers, the Studio features a textured door, behind which is a storage cabinet large enough to store up to 40 vinyl albums.

Wooden turntable with black speaker panels on a black metal stand in a modern living room corner.
Each model features (at least) three listening modes: vinyl, Bluetooth and auxiliary. The Sonos integration is optional and incurs an additional cost.
Wrensilva
Close-up of a wooden surface with the word "WRENSILVA" and a bird logo in gold lettering.
Wrensilva makes each Studio in their San Diego facilities.
Wrensilva

Built for smaller spaces

The entire record console measures 31 inches wide by 17 inches deep and 33 inches tall, so it has quite a small footprint (especially compared to its larger siblings). According to the brand, its minimal footprint allows it “to fit seamlessly into smaller rooms, creative studios, retail, and hospitality spaces.”

Like all Wrensilva record consoles, the Studio is designed for both modern listening and vinyl. It has listening modes for vinyl, Bluetooth, and auxiliary. Additionally, you can order it configured with a Sonos Port, which allows you to easily integrate the Studio into your existing Sonos multi-room system. Naturally, this costs a bit extra.

Turntable with black tonearm and vinyl record on a wooden base with black control panel labeled "WRENSILVA.
The Studio is made of natural walnut, brushed anodized aluminum, and charcoal fabric.
Wrensilva

Availability and pricing

The Studio is the most affordable option in Wrensilva’s Record Console Collection, which also includes the flagship M1 ($18,900+) and The Standard ($14,900+), but it’s still anything but cheap.

Wrensilva’s Studio starts at $9,900 for the model that supports three listening modes (vinyl, Bluetooth and auxiliary). If you want the Studio to integrate seamlessly with your Sonos system, that costs an extra $900.

The Wrensilva Studio is now available on the company’s website. At the time of writing, orders are expected to take between six and eight weeks to ship.

About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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