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$57K Assassins Creed Origins Utopia Headphones by French Jeweler

While no one NEEDS a $56,848. headphone homage to the award-winning video game Assasins Creed: Origins, they do exist exist. And they are not for the subtle. (more…)

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Record Player Made Minimal By Miniot

Wheel is about as minimal a record player as you can imagine. Only the Netherlands’ Miniot imaged it first. The turntable technology is all built into the platter and the functions are controlled by the center stick. Additionally, it can be used horizontally on a table or vertically. (more…)

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Cast Iron and Bronze Turntable is Heavy Metal for Your Vinyl.

Designers Fern & Roby of Richmond, Virgina have launched a $6500 turntable composed of a balanced bronze platter atop a cast iron plinth. The unusual audio (and heavy) component combines an industrial look with luxury. (more…)

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High Color High Gloss High Performance Turntables from Rega

Rega Research Ltd. is a high-end audio equipment manufacturer based in the UK. Founded in 1973, the company’s name was formed of the initials of its two founders (RElph & GAndy). Historically Rega are best known for the Rega Planar turntable, but in recent years the company has diversified into a range of other hi-fi products. (more…)

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Montegiro Luxury Turn Tables: A Reason To Keep All That Vinyl

Just because you like your music ‘Old School’ doesn’t mean the equipment has to harken back to the seventies and eighties. With the four technologically advanced, aesthetically pleasing modern designed turntables from montegiro, you can listen to music from decades ago without sacrificing a modern sense of style. (more…)