Looking to create your tracks on Vinyl, then this is for you! Created in collaboration with designer Yuri Suzuki, the Easy Record Maker ($82+) from Japanese firm Gakken is able to both play vinyl records and record them. It has a mini audio jack that can accept input from a phone, computer, or any other sound source, as well as a cutting arm that permanently etches the incoming signal onto five-inch vinyl discs. It took five years for the project to become reality; the player supports both 33 and 45 rpm and arrives with 10 blank records as well as a magazine detailing its design and background. It's vinyl records also come in 4 different colors.
Wouldn't it be really cool to create your own vinyl playlist? The Phonocut ($1,100) aims to add vinyl to the mix. Roughly the size of a regular turntable, the 20-pound lathe uses a diamond stylus to etch sound waves into blank vinyl discs in real-time. Between 10-15 minutes of audio will fit on each side, and once cut, the record can immediately be picked up and played back on a traditional turntable. The project is being developed and backed by a slew of talent, including lathe experts, audio engineers, and even a co-founder of the Polaroid-rescuing Impossible Project. Check out the Kickstarter to get more information and they have a goal of shipping the first units out in December 2020.
It was made in the good old USA with a sustainable sourced rift walnut plinth and weighing in at only 11lbs. The U-Turn Orbit Special ($549) is a beautiful centerpiece for any home and audio setup. The turntable not only slick but also takes the sound up a notch, with a clear acrylic platter that provides detailed playback and an external belt drive that eliminates motor noise and ensures speed consistency. Features include an OA2 gimbal tonearm, a cue lever for easy tonearm operation, a built-in pre-amp, and an award-winning Ortofon 2M Red cartridge with an elliptical diamond stylus. The Orbit Special also comes with an AC adapter, RCA cables, a dust cover, a felt mat, and a 2-year warranty from U-Turn
This right here would look great in anyone's home who is looking for a great hi-fi system that has a look to match a high-quality sound. This Loft Record Console ($3,499) from Wrensilva has been carefully curated to give you everything you need for storage and aesthetics. Equipped with a 300 watts per channel Wrensilva amp, a beautiful belt-driven turntable, and Sonos for seamless switching between streaming and vinyl. A standard 3.5mm audio jack and RCA inputs are there when you need them. Comes with a steel shelf with dividers for storage of up to 120 pieces of vinyl and a capture tray for vinyl accessories, allowing for an entire record collection to be stored and played from a console taking up less than four square feet of floor space. Optional matching monitors arrive on speaker stands that are naturally hand welded steel. Available in the limited "Black Tiger" edition that uses ebonized American Oak, or a classic combination of North American Walnut and black acrylic accents. Each is made to order, so please allow 8-to-10 weeks for final delivery.
Sound: Wrensilva solid state pre-amp/ 300 wpc Class D output - IcePower by Bang & Olufsen
Seems that turntables are making a come back in 2019 and this one adds a needed feature. The brand new Alva TT ($1,700) is the first turntable in the world to offer aptX HD Bluetooth so you can stream your vinyl to any compatible device within range. The Alva TT is built with a medium-torque Direct Drive system for consistent speeds and pitch-perfect audio reproduction. It also has a built-in phono stage, a single-piece tone-arm, and a high output MC cartridge that comes pre-installed. The table is made from solid aluminum with a dense platter that is included to reduce vibration and provide a more accurate playback speed. Check out more information on Cambridge Audio.
Look what Technics is adding to the new standard turntable to the iconic SL-1200 line. Built around a coreless direct drive motor to eliminate "cogging," the MK7 ($1,200) is even more stable than the SL-1200's that helped it earn its legendary status. The new turntable also adds some subtle but new features including the ability to play in reverse and new motor electronics that give DJs improved scratching options. The new MK7 has an all-black matte chassis and tonearm that are both made from a mix of fiberglass and aluminum to reduce vibrations and skipping - a huge bonus for club environments. It becomes available in May.
The Kozmophone Holographic Turntable ($249) was inspired by the original phonograph. The Kozmophone brings back the old horn-style speaker design along with some modern upgrades. The turntable features an integrated design for easy setup and allows you to either connect existing speakers or to use it as a standalone Hi-Fi setup. The horn-style speaker rotates 360 degrees to provide consistent sound coverage wherever it's placed and is also detachable and portable and can connect to any device via Bluetooth. It is also available in six different color options, the main cylinder can also be used as a smartphone charger but also features a hologram animation inside the housing that can be swapped with multiple options using the Kozmo app. Check out more information on there Kickstarter page.
This turntable is cut from an Ash tree, with the rings and bark left intact, each Barky turntable $2,500 is beautiful and unique. For this version they ebonized the slice of Ash and then finished it with polyurethane and paste wax for a slick polished look. It comes with a hefty glass platter and blackened solid brass spike feet, along with an award-winning Rega Elys2 cartridge and super high-end Rega RB330 tonearm with acute stability and nearly friction-free movement. And since the cartridge is already aligned and mounted, your Audiowood x Uncrate Barky turntable goes from unboxing to playing your favorite albums in minutes. 230V 50hz versions for Europe and elsewhere are available via special request at an additional cost. They're handmade in New Orleans. The actual size is Width: 17" / Depth: 14" / Height: 5" (approximate).
Reducing the turntable to its most basic elements and its beautifully designed. The Miniot Wheel Turntable cleverly hides its components behind the record itself. An electronically-stabilized belt drive spins the heavy aluminum platter at a perfect 33.3 rpm, while the outer ring secures the record and eliminates resonance. The tonearm, modified AT95E cartridge, drive, amp, and electronics sit in a vibration-isolated block inside a cavity in the platter, and it's all controlled by the center stick. A wood base in walnut, cherry, or mahogany gives the minimal design an added bit of finish. You can check out more about this turntable on Kickstarter.
The Shinola Runwell Turntable is the first in a new line of audio products from the Detroit-based brand. It was a collaboration with Henry Weisfeld, founder of high-end manufacturer VPI. The platter and tonearm components are made with precision, while the electronic components are produced by American Board in New Jersey. The components are then placed in an oak base, and assembled in Detroit. It's finished with a custom leather slip-mat and custom-built cartridge, resulting in a new American audio classic that will sound and look great for years to come. Initially produced in a limited run of 500, The Runwell is a precision crafted piece: it delivers high quality audio and is ready to use out of the box. Currently you can pre-order yours today!
The Mag-Lev Audio Levitating Turntable floats in the air, holding your favorite albums in a friction-free spin above the main unit. It uses patented technology to maintain precise magnetic tuning of the platter's spin, which can play a 33 or 45 rpm with the turn of a button. A Pro-Ject 8.6 tonearm and Ortofon OM 5E cartridge make sure your music always sounds great, and a semi-automatic system returns the tonearm when the record is finished, meaning you can flip it or grab another at your leisure. To get more information on this turntable, check out MAG-LEV Audio Kickstarter or watch the video below.
Now this is a interesting turntable and here is why. In many ways, playing a record is the antithesis of streaming. The Trntbl Turntable ($350 pre-order $450 retail) promises to bring the two experiences together in an interesting ways. It can automatically identify what you're spinning, letting you share via social media, or show your Spotify friends what's playing, with a "Tune In" feature that lets them listen along in real-time. It can also stream audio wirelessly to Sonos, AirPlay, and Bluetooth speakers. As for the turntable itself, it comes in matte black or soft creme, with a minimal design that uses high-quality components, including gold-finished buttons, tonearm, and counterweight and a frosted acrylic platter.
It was a sad day for DJ's and vinyl fans when the best turntables in the world suddenly went out of production. Well that mood is finally about to change due to Panasonic has announced that the Technics SL-1200 line is back with the brand new Technics SL-1200GAE Turntable ($TBA). This marks the 50th anniversary of the classic table, which is not only the preference for DJs, but also makes a great centerpiece in any home audio setup. The resurrected deck added some subtle design changes, along with a high sensitive tonearm and a brass top platter. The SL-1200 line will officially be back this summer and I for one will have to get me a pair.
You can't go wrong with the Floating Record Vertical Turntable, not only is it aesthetically beautiful but you get to enjoy showing off your vinyl collection. This all-in-one solution, features built-in, full-range stereo speakers, so it's easy to setup. It uses an Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge mounted on a fully-adjustable carbon fiber tone arm, a DC manual belt-drive system to spin both 33's and 45's, and a high-mass acrylic plinth and platter. It has a headphone jack for private listening, and RCA outs with a built-in pre-amps in case you want to integrate it into your existing system. Get more information about this turntable on Kickstarter.
This is not a high-end hi-fi system or the sexiest centerpiece, however the Crosley Revolution Turntable ($70) can do something the high-end player can't: go everywhere you want it to go. This turntable is smaller than a record case and runs off 4 AA batteries, and weighs under two pounds, it's one of the most portable options around. It also has a USB port than can be used for power or for ripping your vinyl to a computer. It is available in four different colors.
To continue on the whole oak barrels being made into audio equipment how about this limited edition turntable. In marking their 40th anniversary, Linn teamed up with Highland Park, makers of fine single malt scotch whiskey to exclusively create the Sondek LP12 Turntable($40,000). Linn took their highest performance turntables and encased them in a remarkable whisky wood plinth, made from the actual solid oak barrels that matured Highland Park whiskey. If that sounds exclusive, it is, there are only 40 of these that were made. But at least they are throwing in a 40-year-old bottle of Highland Park, valued at nearly $1,500, to with your turntable. So if your a scotch connoisseur and also an audiophile then this is for you my friend.
Diego Stocco a composer and sound artist shared a clip featuring his experiments with a new turntable and a few freshly gathered leaves. More specifically all bass, kick and snare sounds heard in this video were made by alternating the leaf types, angles and pressure as it was applied against the turntable. This is definitely something you don't see everyday, plus the idea is pretty interesting don't you think?
For those of you that have a rustic or animal style decor this turntable might fit your decor and music needs. The Audiowood Barky Turntable ($1,300) is made from a Rega parts kit, featuring a glass platter, a RB303 arm, a Rega Bias cartridge, and a solid ash platform that's finished with polyurethane, wax, and boasts adjustable spike feet. So all you will need now is a decent vinyl collection to go with this unique turntable.
Talk about something that was created with some style. This Modern Record Console of the Symbol Audio line which was designed by Blake Tovin and Matt Richmond pays homage to the 50s “all in one” hifi consoles.
Each cabinet is individually crafted in the tradition of fine bench-made furniture from solid American Walnut. The sculptural metal base is constructed from 1/4” plate steel and hand patinated to create a warm natural finish. As a piece of furniture the MRC will undoubtedly become a focal point of any interior.
In a way, I think a lot of 50's style is coming back and people are enjoying the aesthetics of the minimalist style more and more. You can read more about this product on Symbol Audio
