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-Technicas - analog ~ naturally - philosophy. Unveiled for the first time at Milan Design Week in March 2025the 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, youll 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
Hotarus floating platter uses magnetic repulsion to suspend the turntable midair, minimising vibration transmission and enhancing playback accuracy. This innovative structure is as purposeful as it is beautifuldesigned to deliver clarity in every detail.
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.

The Limited Edition Hotaru Turntable includes the microlinear AT-VM740xML cartridge which has been specifically designed to reproduce even the most subtle nuances with a black finish to fit the turntable perfectly and for those who wish to tailor their listening pleasure and swap between a moving magnet (MM) and a moving coil (MC) cartridge, can achieve this via a switch located beneath the platter that changes the in-built phono stage.

Crafted to Illuminate
Meticulously crafted in acrylic, the Hotaru accentuates the beauty of its reactive lighting allowing its colours to radidate with clarity and depth.
Light that Listens to your Music
Audio Technica's Limited Edition Hotaru Turntable  transforms any space with its vivid interplay of sound and light.  As your record plays, the turntables light radiates and harmonises with it, drawing from a palette of 20 shades.  From soft and ambient light to an exciting and dynamic interplay an immersive and sensory experience is assured, the perfect blend of analog warmth with visual rhythm.
Visualising Sound in Three Lighting Modes
Hontaru features three lighting modes Basic Mode set the mood with a single colour, Gradient Mode transitions smoothly from one colour to the next and Link Mode captures the character of the music, adapting its colour by reacting to the sound being played. 
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
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
Aluminium 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 without notice.

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