{"product_id":"audio-technica-limited-edition-hotaru-floating-turntable","title":"Audio Technica Limited Edition Hotaru Floating Turntable","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product-hero__title\"\u003eIntroducing the Hotaru Floating Turntable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Audio Technica Hotaru Floating Record Player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1s0E48qC-YQ\" height=\"808\" width=\"1437\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefying Gravity and where Design Elevates Listening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__intro-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__intro-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__expanded-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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 maximised to fit its compact form, allowing Hotaru to deliver a powerful multi-sensory experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Hotaru draws inspiration from the delicate glow of fireflies, beloved in Japanese culture. Echoing their fleeting beauty, this analogue experience captures unique, unrepeatable moments that leave an everlasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged in a faux-alabaster stone box, you’ll find the Hotaru within, wrapped in traditional Kyoto furoshiki cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\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 fibre\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-hero__button\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eFloating Platter that Redefines Space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__button\"\u003eHotaru’s floating platter uses magnetic repulsion to suspend the turntable midair, minimising vibration transmission and enhancing playback accuracy. This innovative structure is as purposeful as it is beautiful—designed to deliver clarity in every detail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__button\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-hero__button\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"banner__subtitle\" data-element=\"sub_title\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eWhere Function Meets Beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\nThe Limited Edition Hotaru features a high quality aluminium case with its own integrated speaker and solid, brass feet for stability together with a lightweight carbon fibre tonearm and special edition AT-VM740xML cartridge for  seamless paring.   It's platter is driven via a concealed belt-driven sub-platter, which minimises the effect of motor vibrations while preserving both sonic performance and aesthetics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__intro-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner__description\" data-element=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner__description\" data-element=\"description\"\u003eThe Limited Edition Hotaru Turntable includes the microlinear AT-VM740xML cartridge which has been specifically designed to reproduce even the most subtle nuances with a black finish to fit the turntable perfectly and for those 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\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner__description\" data-element=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-hero__button\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eCrafted to Illuminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__button\"\u003eMeticulously crafted in acrylic, the Hotaru accentuates the beauty of its reactive lighting allowing its colours to radiate with clarity and depth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__button\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-hero__button\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eLight that Listens to your Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__button\"\u003eAudio Technica's Limited Edition Hotaru Turntable  transforms any space with its vivid interplay of sound and light.  As your record plays, the turntables light radiates and harmonises with it, drawing from a palette of 20 shades.  From soft and ambient light to an exciting and dynamic interplay an immersive and sensory experience is assured, the perfect blend of analog warmth with visual rhythm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__button\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-hero__button\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eVisualising Sound in Three Lighting 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