{"product_id":"audio-technica-hotaru-limited-edition-floating-turntable-with-light-sound","title":"Audio-Technica Hotaru Limited-Edition Floating Turntable with Light \u0026 Sound","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAudio-Technica Hotaru Turntable - Audio-Technica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHotaru blends sound and light to perfectly illuminate Audio-Technica’s - analog ~ naturally - philosophy. Unveiled for the first time at Milan Design Week in March 2025—the largest design festival in the world -Hotaru is limited to just 1,000 units globally. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith an integrated amplifier and speakers, its magnetic repulsion-based floating platter suppresses vibrations, preserving the integrity of the sound. Through considered design decisions its speaker size has been maximized to fit its compact form, allowing Hotaru to deliver a powerful multi-sensory experience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe moment the needle touches the record, the voyage begins. The floating record and reactive lights create a playful, sensory-infused occasion, painting a truly one-of-a-kind scene. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePackaged in a faux-alabaster stone box, you’ll find the Hotaru within, wrapped in traditional Kyoto furoshiki cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere design elevates listening: Floating Platter That Redefines Space\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHotaru’s floating platter uses magnetic repulsion to suspend the turntable midair, minimizing vibration transmission and enhancing playback accuracy. This innovative structure is as purposeful as it is beautiful—designed to deliver clarity in every detail. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 colors, 3 light modes: Light That Listens to Music\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHotaru transforms any space through a vivid interplay of sound and light. As the record plays, the light reacts and harmonizes with it, drawing from a palette of 20 shades. From dynamic excitement to soft ambience, Hotaru delivers an immersive sensory experience that blends analog warmth with visual rhythm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHotaru features three lighting modes: Basic Mode sets the mood with a single color, Gradient Mode transitions smoothly from one color to the next, and Link Mode captures the character of the music, adapting its color by reacting to the sounds being played. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrafted for performance and presence: Where Function Meets Beauty\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHotaru features a high-quality aluminum case with integrated speaker and solid brass feet. The lightweight carbon fiber tonearm and the specifically made version of the AT-VM740xML cartridge pair together perfectly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe platter is driven via a concealed belt-driven sub-platter, which minimizes the effect of motor vibrations while preserving both sonic performance and aesthetics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecision rooted in legacy: Over 60 Years of Analog Expertise\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHotaru includes the microlinear AT-VM740xML cartridge -designed to reproduce even the most subtle nuances and made with a black finish to fit the turntable perfectly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsers who wish to tailor their listening pleasure and swap between a moving magnet (MM) and a moving coil (MC) cartridge, can achieve this via a switch located beneath the platter that changes the in-built phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to expect in the box:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotaru Turntable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadshell with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM740xML)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 RPM adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC adapter (approx. 1.1 m (3.6’))\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-in-one record player with integrated turntable, amplifier, and speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Floating\" concept, using a magnetic repulsion system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound reactive lights with three lighting modes, using a colour palette of 20 shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a special version of the AT-VM740xML cartridge with a black finish and a microlinear stylus, which can be exchanged or upgraded for any compatible MM or MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of meticulously crafted acrylic, and high-quality aluminium with integrated speakers and solid brass feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight tonearm, made of lightweight, high-rigidity carbon fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sub-platter drive method with concealed belt minimises the effect of motor vibrations while preserving sonic performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurntable specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: DC servo motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive method: Belt drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33-1\/3 RPM, 45 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurntable platter: Acrylic platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow and flutter: \u0026lt; 0.15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: \u0026gt; 60 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput levels: LINE: 200 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput terminals: Line output (RCA pin jack ×2) , Subwoofer output (RCA pin jack ×1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono pre-amp gain: MM: 36 dB , MC: 56 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTonearm specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Static balanced straight carbon tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective length: 227.7 mm (9.0”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverhang: 17.9 mm (0.70”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum tracking error angle: Less than 1.9°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force adjustment range: 0 to 4.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplicable cartridge weight range (excluding headshell):4.5 to 10.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCartridge and headshell specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge model: AT-VM740xML (Limited Edition Black Color Special Specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge type: VM stereo cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: 47,000 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 3.2 mV (1 kHz, 5cm\/sec.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus: 2.2 × 0.12 mil Nude Microlinear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Aluminum tapered pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force range: 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge weight: 8.8 g (0.31 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadshell weight: Approx. 10.7 g (0.38 oz) (including lead wires), Approx. 10.0 g (0.35 oz) (excluding lead wires)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadshell overhang adjustment: +1.7 to −3.3 mm (when using AT-VM740xML)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpeaker specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker unit: 63.5 mm (2.5”) × 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter unit: 31 mm (1.2”) × 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 80 to 20,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 82 dB (1W, 1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum output: 50 W (25 W + 25 W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 430 mm (17”) × 430 mm (17”) × 235 mm (9.3”) （W×D×H）\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approx. 13.6 kg (30 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50\/60 Hz, 2.5 A Max. 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