Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2019/07/10/this-levitating-turntable-play.html
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And how do they keep the mag-lev turntable from wobbling, and interfering with the magnet(s)/coil(s) of the cartridge?
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Is there any advantage to this, or is it just cool? I mean, it is cool…
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It’s cool.
I think is has a similar effect of floating double frame like in Thorens turntables: a better insulation from vibrations coming from the base.
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But the record isn’t in the air. It’s on a platform… disappointed!
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It levitates ME!
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But the cassette doesn’t move if the platform moves, and vice-versa. Is that a problem? I’m no audiophile so I don’t know how these systems work (on the high end).
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Wingardium Leviosa!
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that ad was so millennial hipster it hurt to watch it.
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$3,500? No thanks, I’d rather make a few house payments, maybe take that exotic vacation I’ve been eyeing.
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the sound is only part of the experience
A noisy, distorted experience. Yay.
We were promised flying cars, we were sold floating turntables. Thanks, life.
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And if I can spend $ 3,500 for music, I’d rather buy an used piano.
https://www.pianomart.com/buy-a-piano/view?id=37379
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$3,500 buys a lot of avocado toast.
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This is a horrible idea.
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Would it be harmful to sit and spin on? Asking for my cats.
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If you want the intangible (inaudible?) analogue interaction between vinyl and needle, wouldn’t you want the whole package: what about the effect of the motor, belt, etc. on the turntable?
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Finally, something worth buying through the Boing Boing shop.
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BoingBoing: These Audiophiles are all suckers, and the companies that sell them stuff are evil.
Also BoingBoing: Buy this $3500 record player!
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