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Limited to 1,000 Worldwide • Magnetic Floating Structure • Integrated Amplifier & Speakers • 20-Color Reactive Lighting • Carbon-Fiber Tonearm • AT-VM740xML Microlinear Cartridge • 33-1/3 & 45 RPM
The Audio-Technica Hotaru Limited-Edition Floating Turntable with Light & Sound is a radically different interpretation of the record player, combining premium analog playback with integrated amplification, speakers and a responsive lighting system. Using magnetic repulsion between the upper turntable structure and lower speaker section, Hotaru appears to float in midair while simultaneously isolating the cartridge and platter from vibration that could interfere with playback accuracy.
Sound and light are intentionally integrated into the experience. Twenty available colors and three lighting modes can create a constant glow, smoothly transition through different shades, or dynamically respond to the character of the music. A carbon-fiber tonearm, concealed belt-driven sub-platter and specially finished black AT-VM740xML cartridge with nude Microlinear stylus provide the analog foundation, while the aluminum speaker enclosure, acrylic structure and solid brass feet make Hotaru as much an interior-design statement as a high-end audio component.
Magnetic Repulsion Isolation — Magnets positioned in the upper turntable and lower speaker sections repel one another, allowing the record-playing assembly to float. Beyond aesthetics, this helps suppress vibration before it reaches the stylus and cartridge.
Concealed Belt-Driven Sub-Platter — A belt-driven sub-platter hides the drive mechanism from view while reducing direct transmission of motor vibration to the main platter. A DC servo motor provides selectable 33-1/3 and 45 RPM operation.
Carbon-Fiber Tonearm — Hotaru uses a lightweight, high-rigidity static-balanced straight carbon tonearm with a 227.7mm effective length and adjustable tracking force from 0 to 4 grams.
Integrated Sound-Reactive Lighting — Basic Mode maintains a single selected color, Gradation Mode transitions through colors smoothly, and Link Mode interprets the music and changes the illumination dynamically in response to the sound.
Yes. The upper turntable assembly is suspended using magnetic repulsion between magnets in the turntable and speaker sections. Audio-Technica designed this floating structure both for visual effect and to help isolate the cartridge from vibration.
No. Hotaru is an all-in-one system with an integrated amplifier and built-in speaker system. It can therefore reproduce records without requiring a separate amplifier or loudspeakers.
Hotaru includes a special limited-edition black version of the Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML VM stereo cartridge. It uses a nude Microlinear stylus and has a specified output of 3.2mV.
Audio-Technica states that Hotaru is limited to just 1,000 units worldwide. Its official model designation is AT-FTT.
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