Vinyl is back in a big way, but this $38,895 (£32,000) custom-built turntable may have jumped the shark.
The hand-made 1980s-styled Technics SP10 MK3 NGS arrives with a Ferrari Corsica Red Micro Suede paint job that’ll stand out in any living room.
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Luxury audio specialist Artisan Fidelity is responsible for the world’s most ridiculous turntable.
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“The daunting task required for a company to develop, test and produce a direct drive possessing a similar level of comprehensive engineering in today’s marketplace would be stratospheric and cost prohibitive.”
Here’s a look at the construction:
Should you be able to rustle up £32K for the turntable itself, you’ll need to find another £572 for shipping inside the United States.
Alternatively, you could spend that money on the amazing Rega Planar 3 and save the £32k to buy records, or a car or a house deposit.
How would you spend a £32K tech budget? Share your wishlist in the comments section below.
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