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This Pink Floyd-themed turntable is a limited edition LED backlit gem

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HiFi audio systems have always been catered to music aficionados first and foremost, but even if you aren’t a huge fan of collecting and listening to vinyl records, it’s tough not to appreciate the pristine quality and attention to detail Pro-Ject Audio Systems placed into its newest limited edition turntable, named “The Dark Side of the Moon” after Pink Floyd’s 1973 album of the same name.

Designer: Heinz Lichtenegger (via Pro-Ject Audio Systems)

You can have any color you like, as long as it’s rainbow. The classic Pink Floyd cover art is connotative with the band’s infamous legacy, and is widely known as one of the most easily recognizable pieces of artwork from the heyday of British rock during the 1970s. Pro-Ject’s exclusive edition turntable elegantly mimics that iconic artwork with an integrated custom rainbow LED, brightly shining a multitude of colors onto nearby surfaces and illuminating the glass platter and intricately-shaped plinth beneath.

Pro-Ject didn’t just make The Dark Side of the Moon as a collector’s item for decoration alone, even though it would make a fantastic addition to any dedicated vinyl collector’s stash. The rest of this limited edition turntable’s build quality is equally impressive – as its outward design would suggest – containing high-quality materials throughout. Its build includes a 28mm MDF plinth, 8.6″ acryllic tonearm, a 10mm heavy glass platter, gold-plated RCA cable connectors, an aluminum sub-platter, and a bevy of internal features like electronic speed control for the belt drive and a dimmable switch for the rainbow LED.

It’s unlikely that too many of these turntables will be constructed and sold, meaning you’ll want to pre-order soon if you want to get your hands on one. Granted, the reason this turntable is so limited is that it isn’t being manufactured en masse. Pro-Ject states that “the new ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ turntable is carefully designed and handmade in Europe. Due to the design & superior materials our turntables are built for eternity.”

If you’re waiting for someone (or something) to show you the way to this limited edition turntable, don’t fret: The Dark Side of the Moon is listed for $1999 on Pro-Ject’s official web store, where it is still available to pre-order for a limited amount of time. Shipping within the United States is set to begin during November, when the waxy warmth of vinyl records – for instance, a vinyl copy of The Dark Side of the Moon – played through this unique audio system could be an especially welcome way to tick away those cold, mid-autumn days leading up to the holiday season.

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This portable record player helps you focus on your inner light in a unique way

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Vinyl records and LP players have experienced a renaissance in the past few years as the “newtro” fad gripped people of all ages. While most tried to be faithful to the designs and experiences of old, even if they are considered inconvenient by today’s standards, others saw the trend as a challenge to re-imagine what could be in light of what was. That’s particularly true of old media that don’t necessarily need to be constrained by the limitations of old media players. This vinyl record player concept, for example, still tries to deliver that same unique audio quality of LP plates but uses a device that is not only lightweight but also light-centric in a manner you might not expect.

Designer: Hyeyoung Han, Hanyoung Lee

LP or vinyl records have always had a place in music lovers’ hearts despite the limitations of the physical medium. Those limitations, in fact, are what endears these large black discs to its loyal fans, creating a unique tone and quality that’s difficult to reproduce perfectly even through digital means. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to enjoy these vinyl records, both old and new. Unfortunately, most of them seem to be designed on the presumption that they have to be as big as an LP or even bigger.

There are reasonable considerations why record players come as large, flat boxes, but it’s not a hard rule. In fact, one could consider it detrimental to the enjoyment of these records since they take up much space and, more importantly, aren’t exactly easy to move around. Luceren is a design concept that tries to bring that favorite “portability” feature to the record player in a way that is both interesting and elegant, all for the sake of finding your inner self through music.

At first glance, this boat-shaped device looks more like a minimalist tealight candle holder. The protruding bulb on one end reinforces that imagery, but, as they say, looks can be deceiving. As you might have guessed, this is actually a record player, and that bulb serves as the spindle that holds the vinyl in place. Whether on its own or with a record on top, Luceren evokes a sense of simplicity, calm, peace, and light. Plus, it also makes it easy to move the player around, even if just inside the house or room.

It isn’t just for display, though, since it’s supposed to actually play those records. Rather than having a tonearm on top, though, the design hides the mechanism underneath, inside the body of the device. This means you’ll have to place the record upside down, but it’s not exactly a novel idea with some more minimalist record players. It also helps keep the design simple and reduces the number of moving parts that could be broken when moving it from one place to another.

There might be concerns about the stability of a device that spins a disc larger than itself, but Luceren does tickle the mind in imagining other unconventional designs like this. Regardless, the design successfully conveys the message it wants to send, that of a lightweight device that brings light through the simple enjoyment of music wherever you are.

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Crescent turntable concept brings more modern design to vinyl players

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Vinyl record players have become more than just a piece of nostalgic device to play music. It probably started out as a way for people who were able to experience vinyl players during their heyday to reminisce and still listen to music in their analog format. But now even those who have never seen original record players, let alone CD players, are getting in on this analog trend for various reasons. But the record players that are in the market aren’t necessarily the best designed ones and may not appeal to the younger generation and may also not always be convenient.

Designer: Aromal TR

This Crescent turntable and record collection concept tries to address two main problems that young users have with current (and older) vinyl players: the design and taking care of your records. The designer wants to integrate modern technology without necessarily lessening the amazing analog aspects that people love about record players. What they came up with is a vertical turntable that can be placed on the table or mounted on the wall. It also has a linear tracking capability so you can find out which of the records you’re playing needs cleaning.

The Crescent record player also has a unique shape that stands out from the regular circular player in a square case that we see. It looks like a letter P lying down, with the record player itself still in its circular shape but with the controls located in the “tail” part. There are actually only two buttons that you need to touch: a start/stop button that will let you scroll through different settings and a reject / erase button that will let you toggle between the different options.

When you play a record that needs to be cleaned, the player will detect the noise and show you the distortions caused by the dirt on the display. It will then move this record that you’re playing to a list of albums that you need to clean. It’s important that records be cleaned as it will cause distortion to the sound and it may also damage the stylus on your record player. So having a player that detects dirt and gives you a list is a plus, especially if you have a growing number of records to collect.

I’ve been dreaming of getting a vinyl record player soon but the ones currently on the market are either too expensive or not that great looking. If this becomes real and if the analog sound quality is not affected by the modern design and technology, it will become a dream purchase so I finally have an excuse to get that BTS Butter record I’ve been eyeing.

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This turntable design pays homage to the retro feeling with minimal aesthetics and modern tech!

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When you think turntables in 2021, you get a flashback of vintage visuals and it is not something you might associate with modern music listening. Well, meet RMV – a turntable designed to blend the retro and modern vibe, hence the initials! By combining the past turntable and modern technology, RMV brings the past and the present together in a naturally harmonious manner.

“RMW” is a product that allows people to feel both analog and digital sensibilities unique to turntable. RMW can enjoy music using mediums such as mobile phones, headsets and speakers that users use using Bluetooth principles. It is not heavier than traditional turntable in form, and it is designed to suit the interior by pursuing spatiality and morphological sophistication with minimal design. We selected the color of the product, black and white, which are not widely divided between men and women of all ages. In addition, we selected black and white colors to make it basic and most harmonious for interior design.

Product button: To help users approach the product quickly, conveniently, and familiarly, and to quickly understand the product, we used a direct UI on the buttons of the product. Also, I added orange for white and red for black to highlight the product that may look a bit plain. Unusual features: Turntable was enjoyable to watch LPs spin. In order to add joy and freshness to the user, RMW incorporates digital into the existing turntable’s tonearm movement method, giving a little more digital feel than conventional analog, allowing analog and digital feel to harmonize. Back button: We added a back button for users who want to use more functions and get to know more about the turntable. You can enjoy the turntable with more functions using the button on the back.

Attachment method: The size of the turntable is larger than users think. Many users feel uncomfortable because it takes up a lot of space when placed on a table or something. To solve this problem, RMV was designed to attach to the wall, and it was also made using screws and bolts and stickers. In order to maintain the simplicity of the design intention of the product, I designed the holder and the product information. It is kept simple by selecting and marking the necessary product information without being noticeable.

Designers: Sang Keun Kim, Kyung Jun Lee and Cheon Ryong Choi

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This sleek, sustainable, and modern turntable will convert millennials into vinylheads as well!

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I love a good old turntable design! They’re a memorable trip down the retro lane, and something about them simply takes me to another time. However, Lucydreams created this highly detailed and precise 3D model of House Of Marley’s Stir It Up Turntable, and it is as modern as it can get! It’s a far cry from the conventional turntable designs we are so accustomed to. They’ve given the nostalgic turntable a very millennial makeover, for audiophiles everywhere!

The original record player was created from bamboo! Lucydreams have retained the initial eco-friendly design, but they have visualized it in different colors and materials. These new and improved turntables cater to diverse tastes and preferences, from a sleek all-black turntable to a bright magenta one. However, the remaining components of the turntable are still pretty eco-friendly! Recycled plastic, recyclable aluminum, House Of Marley’s special REGRIND™ silicone, and REWIND™ fabric were used to build the product. Besides being sustainable and insanely good-looking, the turntable is high on functionality and quality as well! An exquisite belt drive, switchable speed options, and built-in preamp make it an innovative and easy-to-use turntable.

House Of Marley created the ideal turntable that provides premium sound quality and is effortless to operate. Lucydreams took this perfection to another level by amping up the Stir It Up Turntable with sleek and killer aesthetics. This combination makes it a turntable design that is unmatched and will be loved by everyone – baby boomers and millennials alike! House Of Marley really should bring Lucydreams’ version of Stir It Up to life!

Designer: Lucydreams and House Of Marley

This modern millennial-friendly turntable removes the fear of analog devices!

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There’s something about vinyl that never really goes out of style, and everyone LOVES a quintessential vinyl turntable. They are classic collectibles that have reached iconic status. Any vinyl record owner or audiophile loves to showcase their beloved turntable. After all, they seem to wash everyone over with a wave of nostalgia. But, as much as vinyl turntables are loved, they’re also feared! I mean place a turntable in front of me, and I might be afraid to even touch it, given how delicate it seems to look! And this is the case with most millennials.

Hence, designer Juwon Kim wanted to create a turntable that abolishes the fear of analog within us! A turntable that is not only modern but approachable! And honestly, I would feel comfortable operating Flip O Flip. It aims to provide the same comfort and familiarity you feel while listening to digital media. Oh, and did I mention, this is a turntable that literally turns! Yes, you heard that right, named Flip O Flip, Kim’s quirky turntable actually turns! Instead of a typical platter, Kim’s turntable features an almost pin-shaped axis to slide the vinyl record into. This intriguing axis actually turns! It rotates the record and switches from its A side to B side. There is an ‘auto flip button’ that lets you switch the sides whenever you feel like it! A controller helps you control the speed of rotation and a dial lets you place or remove the tonearm from the record. Kim also paid a lot of attention to the ‘visual element’ of Flip O Flip. He cast aside classical aesthetics and focused on adding intriguing splashes of color to his design. Though the main body of the vinyl is a simple white, the pin-shaped axis and the tonearm are a bright orange! By doing this, Kim wanted to “focus on the visual satisfaction of the user”.

Not only is Kim’s Flip O Flip visually satisfying, but it is also a design that breaks the typical conventions of a turntable. It’s a turntable that moves more towards the digital rather than the analog! This is a turntable I could see being widely used by all age groups – from the millennials to the baby boomers!

Designer: Juwon Kim