First Look at Audio-Technica's Hotaru, a $9,999 Turntable That Can Levitate and Put On a Light Show

First Look at Audio-Technica's Hotaru, a $9,999 Turntable That Can Levitate and Put On a Light Show

Shown off at Milan Design Week 2025 and limited to just 1,000 units worldwide, Audio-Technica’s Hotaru is a fancy, high-tech turntable that costs $9,999. What makes it special is its acrylic platter, which floats above the base using magnetic levitation to keep it away from vibrations, giving you clearer sound. There’s a built-in lighting system [...]

Audio Technica's Hotaru turntable looks like a glowing UFO

Audio-Technica, the Japanese company that creates eye-catching turntables and is a pioneer in audio innovation, has just released the Hotaru Turntable. If you’re unsure of what makes this turntable stand out, well, it floats… genuinely, like something out of Back to the Future. This space-age-looking audio device isn’t just for show either, the levitating is…