Hotaru
Audio-Technica:Released Apr 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Feb 24, 2026
Audio-Technica's Hotaru Turntable features magnetic levitation, premium build, warm intimate sound, and multi-mode lighting in a limited edition of 1000. The Audio-Technica: Hotaru scores 86/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the turntables category. Coverage includes reviews from Majorhifi, Theluxereview, Whathifi, and Blog Son-video.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 4 expert reviews
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Pros
- Limited edition exclusivity (1000 units)(3)
- Premium build quality and materials(2)
- Integrated lighting system with multiple modes(2)
Cons
- High price point (€9,999)(3)
4 Publication Reviews
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Audio-Technica has revealed Hotaru, an extraordinary all-in-one record player that brings together sound, light, and motion in one seamless design.
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The Audio-Technica Hotaru is a limited-edition turntable that combines magnetic levitation, reactive lighting, and premium audio engineering into a sculptural design piece.
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Audio-Technica has revealed the Hotaru – a rather eye-catching limited-edition turntable that combines the wonders of magnetic levitation technology with an immersive lighting system that responds to ...
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The Audio-Technica Hotaru turntable features a floating magnetic platter and integrated lighting system, positioning itself as much an artistic statement as an audio device.
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