A clear, see-through turntable is no longer just a gimmick; it’s real, and it’s made by an audio company called Transparent in Sweden, hence the name: the Transparent Turntable. Like every other hi-fi audio system – and the constant stream of vinyl player revivals we see – this turntable is designed first for music aficionados, and only then for vinyl enthusiasts looking to enhance their living spaces. That said, its strikingly unconventional appearance may just suggest otherwise.
When you look at the Transparent Turntable, which comes in the choice of white and black, you cannot help but appreciate its pristine appearance and attention to detail. As you would otherwise expect with such a delightful creation, the turntable is not a limited offering. Just about anyone with €1,300 (US $1,300) to spare can get this turntable with an Ortofon OM 5e cartridge, built-in preamp, Bluetooth, and a glass dust cover, to play their record collection.
If you think there is a refreshing nostalgia of spinning your prized records on a platter and that the tangible and immersive listening experience is better than what an iPhone can deliver, the Transparent Turntable, with its striking aesthetics and sonic brilliance, should feel like a bargain. The turntable’s intent to aesthetically fit in any home, irrespective of the place and time, is priced in the affordable range, compared to other turntables that can reach as high as $10K for an AVID Relveo and $8.5K for a McIntosh.
Despite the four-and five-figure price tags for high-end turntables, people are returning to vinyl records in appreciation of the ritual and to be able to simply be in the moment. And to complement the desire, Transparent Turntable is created in a manner to reveal the innards that others may choose to conceal under a fancy surface.
It is made only from tempered glass and solid aluminum, particularly for their easy availability and recyclability. The turntable mechanism is located in a compact unit beneath the glass base, which sits on four aluminum pillars for stability. The tempered glass dust top, specifically designed to protect the innards, is secured by an integrated hinge mechanism that allows the cover to be held in any position. The turntable comes built-in with a high-end Ortofon OM 5e cartridge, while everything else is bespoke and custom-made.
The onboard belt drive motor spins a solid steel platter, while the custom S-shaped tone arm has a detachable head shell and an adjustable counterweight. The RPM switch, speed adjusters, and power switch rest on the base of the tonearm, as the turntable (measuring 16 x 5 x 13 inches) gets traditional wired output, preamp, and Bluetooth on the back, which allows it to connect to a speaker system to play music.
Transparent assures, end of life is not a short-term statement. The 6.5kg turntable is made of modular components and electronics, ensuring upgrades as long as you don’t get tired of looking at the turntable in your home. If you keep the product in use for a long time, the Transparent Turntable is completely modular, built for future upgrades or repairs. It is assembled by screws, no glue, all cables are detachable, and components are replaceable and upgradable.
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