Secret 7″ and Greenwich Peninsula invited ten contemporary artists to create unique versions of Rega Turntables for Planar 1/1, an auction to raise funds for Mind, the mental health charity. Artists who embellished and made the turntables into unique pieces included Gavin Turk, Jeremy Deller and Jake & Dinos Chapman. Read more →
Thanks to the folks over at Uncrate, I was introduced to Wrensilva’s new Loft Record Console. Packed with the power of a full size console, analog and streaming audio, 300 watts per channel amplifier, a turntable, SONOS functionality, audio and RCA jacks, the Loft is designed to take up far less space than most record consoles. Read more →
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. Read more →
Crosley, the known for their retro-looking radios and record players has teamed up with Moore & Giles, suppliers and makers of fine leather products, to create two limited edition, sophisticated leather and wood high fidelity turntables. Read more →
MAG-LEV Audio has created the world’s first levitating turntable. Designed for people who appreciate high quality sound and innovative design, the turntable integrates the uplifting experience of music into the turntable design itself. Read more →
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. Read more →
If you’ve got some serious respect for vinyl, the precision engineered AMG Viella 12 (aka “V12”) turntable may be the next piece of high end audio equipment for you. Of course it’ll cost you – at $16500 with the 12″ tonearm and $13500 without the tonearm. Read more →
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. Read more →
