A nano-sculpting machine produced the world’s tiniest vinyl record

For people who love listening to music in its pure, analog format, listening on vinyl is probably the best way to enjoy your favorite tunes. They say though that once you start collecting records, you’ll never be able to stop and you might eventually run out of space. So what if we had vinyl records that are smaller but can still bring you almost the same quality. Well there are some people who have been experimenting with making tiny versions and now we have the tiniest of them all, although you’ll only be able to listen to part of a song.

Designer: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Some researchers over in a Denmark university acquired a nano-sculpting machine called Nanofrazor and from there, they were able to create the world’s tiniest vinyl record. The disc is actually just 40 micrometers. Because it’s that tiny though, it is only able to play the first 25 seconds of the song Rocking Around the Christmas Tree. So basically it’s just an experiment in being able to create a micro vinyl record using the machine but may eventually be used to develop in the future something in the nanotechnology sphere.

How the machine works is that it engraves 3D patterns into surfaces using nanoscale resolution. This means eventually they might be able to use this kind of technology in quantum devices, sensors or electron optics. They said it’s like being able to write on a single red blood cell, which is still hard to imagine but at least we get an idea of the nano scale that the machine can do. And since the vinyl record is that tiny, there is no equipment that can read it and developing something would probably cost more.

This is really just an experiment into what they are able to do and that is encode music through lateral wriggles for the left channel and depth modulation for the right channel. They will be expanding their research into structuring nanomaterials and eventually, delving into things like quantum processing, which for now is beyond my understanding. At least we get the first few bars of a Christmas song into a teeny, tiny vinly record.

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The James Brand’s vinyl record opening scalpel, 70s audiophile would have adored

The excitement of putting a new record on the turntable is something only purists can relate with. And when the vinyl record you’ve been after for ages is more precious than your priced possessions, opening the brand-new vinyl without even a semblance of damage is important. Reason enough for knife experts The James Brand and vinyl pros Vinyl Me, Please (VMP) to join forces to create a stylish EDC blade for immaculately opening vinyl record packaging.

Christened “The Abbey”, it’s a fixed-blade knife crafted out of highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel. The interesting part is, that the EDC has real vinyl LP inlay made from recycled VMP records. When not in use audiophiles can tuck it away in a top-grain leather sheath, by the side of the turntable for next time use. It goes without saying this utility knife is tailored for this specific purpose, and is too refined for people who don’t mind a usual pocketknife or box cutter to do the task.

Designers: The James Brand and VMP

The Portland, Oregon-based group has created this quirky yet useful EDC purely for audiophiles’ love for analog copies of their favorite music. In fact, James Brand themselves seem to be from this very camp as they said, “ You know that feeling when you finally get your hands on a new record that you’ve been coveting? The first thing you want to do is get it opened up and spinning on your turntable. We know that feeling, and we designed the Abbey for precisely that moment.”

Coming on to the exact specifications of the scalpel, it weighs just 0.6 ounces and has a thickness of 0.2-inch. It comes with a custom TJB x VMP-branded EDC lanyard bead and 3mm paracord too – justifying its EDC DNA. According to The James Brand and Vinyl Me, Please websites, The Abbey knife is going to be available for a price tag of $79 in a limited number which makes absolute sense!

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This luxurious turntable was made for music lovers of all generations!

The all-American luxury brand, Shinola, has created its first audio product and it is a beautiful turntable! Right now as we all practice social distancing, it reminds us of the things we did a decade ago when we had free time – reading, dancing to music (or jazzercise?), experimenting in the kitchen and even starting blogs just to express. Having a vinyl turntable reminds me of simpler times and classic products that one must have at some point in their life. Turntables appeal to staunch audiophiles and also to music enthusiasts of all generations. Just as having a Nintendo Gameboy is to a video game lover, vinyl players are to music lovers – it is almost like a rite of passage for your interests and we can all agree having a turntable makes us look like we have our life together with a background score.

Designers: Brett Lovelady, Shinola, Astro Studios, and VPI.

For this Runwell Turntable, Shinola teamed up with Astro and VPI to design a luxurious turntable fit for the revival of the vinyl era. An official press release describes Shinola’s turntable as a “two-speed, belt-driven turntable with an integrated phono preamplifier and will be equipped with an Ortofon 2M blue phono cartridge.” The belt-driven pulley has speeds of 33 1/3 rpm and 45rpm. The turntable also features heavyweight platter and aluminum tonearm that are custom variations of VPI staples that are universally loved.

The Runwell Turntable is crafted to elevate your interiors while upgrading your music collection from just a folder of audio apps on your phone. The turntable is priced at USD 2,500 and will be available at select brick and mortar locations as well as online. Personally, I love the experience of going to an actual store if I can and experience the product myself as we do in Apple stores.

Runwell turntable’s sleek build has all the classics that make for an eternal statement home accessory – aluminum, white oak, and natural leather. Each element and material used is known for its sonic capabilities which are a priority over aesthetics. It looks simple yet polished and fits in almost any decor style. The oak and leather have a warm essence, which adds to the emotion that classic record albums bring much unlike the visuals of steely, robotic products of today.

What makes it a perfect blend of classic and modern is that it can be plugged in and played, this let’s many more enjoy having a turntable without doing a deep-dive into its complexities and hoarding records. Sometimes all you want is a beautiful turntable and play your favorite album without the worry of technicalities and maintenance. The Runwell turntable is made for everyone who enjoys music without forcing them to adapt to old methods. Even the VTF (vertical tracking force) is pre-set so just plug and play!

It arrives in a protective heavyweight box with simplified instructions, so all you need to do is remove the stylus guard, attach the flat drive belt, plug your RCA cables into a line input on your amplifier, plug in the power, and play. You can choose between a rose gold model or the silver and black model, both will be a great addition to your space. Be right back, making a Pinterest board of vinyl turntables right now.

A Record Player That’s Fit for the Modern Day

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Vinyl Records have been given a new lease of life in recent years, with the market steadily growing again since the rapid decline in the early-mid 2000s. This has seen a fresh influx of record players that are finding themselves being introduced into our homes. However, a lot has changed in the audio-world within the last two decades, and so we now expect much more from our Hi-Fi systems.

The concept design, BEOFUSION, is intended to cater to all of your audio needs; the elevated Hi-Fi system becomes a statement piece within the room, with Bang and Olufsen inspired design and impeccable attention to detail, which was the inspiration for the aesthetics, allowing the system to harmonize with the interior of the home.

In addition to the record player, BEOFUSION features ‘limitless connectivity’, allowing for music to be streamed wirelessly from your mobile device!

Could this be the audio-solution that replaces our current systems?

Designer: Hanyeon Lee

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Designed as an all-in-one vinyl HI-FI speaker system for your home or office.​​​​

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The unique and minimal design suggests a new paradigm of HiFi listening experience to many audiophiles.

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BEOFUSION allows you to connect to your favorite devices via Airplay, Bluetooth or any other streaming services over the Vinyl play.

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The touch screen provides a more intuitive approach to the customer.

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BEOFUSION comes with seven speakers and each unit has a dedicated amp. Together they deliver crystal clear sound, from the ​lowest bass to mid and high, in pure high-resolution​ audio.

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Using knob at the left side, body can be rotated up to 90’ degree when you switch to amplifier mode.

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At the Amplifier mode, BEOFUSION doesn’t use own speaker and can connect with other speakers​ wirelessly as an amplifier and vinyl player itself.

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