Audio Technica’s Hotaru turntable seems like a glowing UFO

Audio-Technica, the Japanese firm that creates eye-catching turntables and is a pioneer in audio innovation, has simply launched the Hotaru Turntable. If you’re uncertain of what makes this turntable stand out, effectively, it floats… genuinely, like one thing out of Back to the Future.

This space-age-looking audio machine isn’t only for present both, the levitating is greater than a mere gimmick, with Audio Technica stating “For a cartridge to operate to its fullest, for its stylus to hint the report groove precisely and transmit a clear audio sign, the turntable should suppress exterior vibrations as a lot as attainable. The progressive floating construction of Hotaru does this splendidly, whereas additionally creating a shocking visible impact.”

It means the sound received’t be degraded by way of any of the vibrations which might be being brought on by taking part in a vinyl, which is all completed by way of magnets.

Even with out the floating, that is nonetheless a lovely merchandise, because of music triggering completely different lights to react with tunes, with 20 completely different shades accessible. There are three completely different color modes on provide:

• Basic: Colour stays fixed
• Gradation: Light transitions from one color to a different
• Link: The mild adjustments in response to the music

However, there’s one main draw back to this floating and vibrant turntable: It’s costly, at $9,999, and it’s additionally extremely restricted, with only one,000 made. This is a uncommon merchandise for collectors and fans alike, particularly ones with a spare ten grand burning a gap of their pocket – however it’s exhausting to disclaim how engaging it will look in your lounge.