{"product_id":"audio-technica-hotaru-magnetic-floating-turntable-with-at-vm740xml-cartridge","title":"Audio-Technica Hotaru Magnetic Floating Turntable with AT-VM740xML Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-content\"\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\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 maximized to fit its compact form, allowing Hotaru to deliver a powerful multi-sensory experience. The 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\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-VM740xML Cartridge with Microlinear Sylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Amplifier \u0026amp; Speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting Syncs to the Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight Carbon Fiber Tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic Floating Concept Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFloating Platter That Redefines Space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight That Listens to Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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 ambiance, Hotaru delivers an immersive sensory experience that blends analogue warmth with visual rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisualizing Sound in Three Modes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Function Meets Beauty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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. The platter is driven via a concealed belt-driven sub-platter, which minimizes the effect of motor vibrations while preserving both sonic performance and aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOver 60 Tears of Analogue Expertise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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. Users 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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51280783999287,"sku":"184449","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/2860\/9079\/files\/Audio-Technica-Hotaru-Magnetic-Floating-Turntable-with-AT-VM740xML-Cartridge-Image-01.jpg?v=1761851274","url":"https:\/\/www.worldwidestereo.com\/products\/audio-technica-hotaru-magnetic-floating-turntable-with-at-vm740xml-cartridge","provider":"World Wide Stereo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}