Audio Technica Limited Edition Hotaru Floating Turntable
Audio Technica Limited Edition Hotaru Floating Turntable
Introducing the Hotaru Floating Turntable
Defying Gravity and where Design Elevates Listening
Hotaru 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.
With 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.
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.
The 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.
Packaged in a faux-alabaster stone box, you’ll find the Hotaru within, wrapped in traditional Kyoto furoshiki cloth.
Product Features
- All-in-one record player with integrated turntable, amplifier and speakers
- "Floating" concept, using a magnetic repulsion system
- Sound reactive lights with three lighting modes, using a colour palette of 20 shades
- Features 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
- Made of meticulously crafted acrylic, and high-quality aluminium with integrated speakers and solid brass feet
- Straight tonearm, made of lightweight, high-rigidity carbon fibre
- A sub-platter drive method with concealed belt minimises the effect of motor vibrations while preserving sonic performance
Floating Platter that Redefines Space
Where Function Meets Beauty
The 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.Crafted to Illuminate
Light that Listens to your Music
Visualising Sound in Three Lighting Modes
Technical Specifications
TURNTABLE
Motor
DC servo motor
Drive Method
Belt drive
Speeds
33-1/3 RPM or 45 RPM
Turntable Platter
Acrylic platter
Wow and Flutter
<0.15%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
> 60 dB
Output Level
LINE: 200 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Line output (RCA pin jack ×2)
Subwoofer output (RCA pin jack ×1)
Phono Pre-Amp Gain
MM: 36 dB
MC: 56 dB
Power Supply Requirements
100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 2.5 A Max.
Power Consumption
70 W
Dimensions(W x D x H)
430 x 430 x 235 mm
Weight
Approximately 13.6 kgs
Operating Temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
TONEARM
Tonearm Type
Static balanced straight carbon tonearm
Effective Arm Length
2227.7 mm
Overhang
17.9 mm
Maximum Tracking Error Angle
Less than 1.9°
Tracking Force Adjustment Range
0 - 4.0 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight (excluding headshell)
4.5 - 100 g
CARTRIDGE
Cartridge Type
AT-VM740xML (Limited Edition Black Color Special Specification)
Type
VM Stereo Cartridge
Recommended Load Impedance
47,000 ohms
Output Voltage
3.2 mV (1 kHz, 5cm/sec.)
Stylus Shape
2.2 × 0.12 mil Nude Microlinear
Cantilever
Aluminum tapered pipe
Tracking Force
1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)
Weight
8.8 g
HEADSHELL
Weight
Approx. 10.7 g including lead wires
Approx. 10.0 g excluding lead wires
Overhang adjustment
+1.7 to −3.3 mm (when using AT-VM740xML)
SPEAKER
Speaker Sensitivity
82 dB (1W, 1 m)
Tweeter Unit
31 mm x 2
Speaker Unit
63.5 mm x 2
Frequency Response
80 - 20,000 Hz
Maximum Output
50 W (25 W + 25 W)
What's in the Box
- Audio Technica Limited Edition Hotaru Floating Turntable
- Platter
- Counterweight
- Headshell with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM740xML)
- 45 RPM adapter
- AC adapter (approx. 1.1 m (3.6’)
- Power cable*
- Gloves
*Power cable length and plug shape may vary depending on the country of sale.
**This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Price, Features & Specifications are subject change from Manufacturer without notice.
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