Gizmodo: turntable

Nilox NX100R Vinyl to MP3 Retro Turntable Needs a Matching Buick

Jesus Diaz — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:40:00 EDT

OK, it's official: Vinyl is definitely making a comeback, with turntables that bridge the world of analog with digital using built-in MP3 converters. Like this italian Nilox NX100R retro model.

The NX100R will convert any vinyl record into MP3 files directly into USB memory sticks or Secure Digital cards. [Nilox via Design Boom]

The Most Adorable Audio Component

Dan Nosowitz — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT

We take audio very, very seriously, and so in the spirit of Listening Test, we present this video of a kitten on a turntable. [YouTube]

ION LP2CD Turntable Rips Your Vinyl Records Straight to CD

Andi Wang — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:15:13 EST

If you still listen to music on vinyl simply because you're too lazy to update your collection, the LP2CD turntable rips your records directly onto CDs, without needing to go through a computer.

Previously, we told you about the LP2Flash turntable that converted your vinyl records, to MP3 files, onto a flash drive. Similarly—if CD's aren't your thing—what's cool about the LP2CD player is that you can connect it to your computer using a simple USB cable, and transfer your music directly into iTunes. However, for about $490, I'm sure some of you will stick to updating your music through torrents... shhh. [I Want One of Those]

Dreams DJ Speaker Is Really Just a Fake Turntable for Tiny People

Jesus Diaz — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:15:00 EST

I long for the days of pops and hisses and scratches of turntables and analog sound. Nah, I lied. I'm too lazy for vinyl, unless we are talking about vinyl bras. And while most of you probably haven't ever seen a long play, if you want to buy yet another piece of craptabolous plastic that says you once wanted to be a DJ and live in Ibiza raving all day, the Dreams DJ Speaker has to be yours. Because nothing says "I'm a Cool DJ" better than a tiny $45.99 speaker shaped like a turntable, specially one with a built-in battery which can be recharged using the USB port. David Guetta will be proud. [Audio Cubes via Random Good Stuff]

Certus Turntable Makes You Choose Between Listening to Records or Feeding Your Family

Elaine Chow — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:45:00 EDT

Got a lot of money to spend and a fetish for obsolete technology? The Certus Turntable by Teres Audio will play whatever records you still own for the hefty price of between $13,900 and $25,500. For the annual wage of a migrant farmer, you get a “magnetic damped multi-phase synchronous drive system to directly drive a massive, heavily damped brass and hardwood platter”—supposedly some kind of technology that makes music sound amazing. Right. Call me a plebeian, but I think I'll stick with some lossless audio format and my iPod, thanks. [Born Rich]

USB Turntable Disguised As Suitcase For No Other Reason Except That It Can

Adrian Covert — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:10:06 EST

At its core, the Crosley Keepsake is a pretty straightforward USB turntable, playing at speeds of 33/45/78 RPM and connecting to your computer via USB. But the fact that it's in a suitcase-esque shell is a bit different from the norm and would liven up any fortress of gadgets. It's currently selling online for $149.95. [Crosley Radio via Red Ferret]

Ion USB Turntable Rips Vinyls Directly to iPods

Jason Chen — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:56:37 EDT

Ion's USB turntable was cool before, allowing you to digitize all your analog vinyl LPs to MP3 format on your computer. But now, with the included iPod dock, you can directly shove the bits into your iPod via its gaping iPod dock hole. All you need is a 5G iPod or a 2G Nano (we're not sure whether it works with newer models, but it probably should) and $259 and you're golden. [Hammacher via Crave]

Eco-Power Display Turntable Lets You Show Off Stuff From All Angles

Charlie White — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:30:00 EDT

Brando touts this small Eco-Power Display Turntable for displaying collectibles, anime figurines as you see here, models and such, but we would suggest using it to shoot videos of small objects, making it look like you're doing a Steadicam move arcing around them. That'll work well under video lighting, too, because this $15.90 turntable has solar panels powering its silent motor. [Brando]

Basis Audio's $150,000 Turntable

blongo3 — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:00:59 EDT

What is it with uber-premium turntables? Is there really a demand for $50,000+ record players? Basis Audio certainly seems to think so; they make the "Work of Art" turntable. And at $150,000, the Work of Art is definitely one of the most expensive consumer audio devices out there. It boasts features such as Resonance Annihilation, which attempts to remove all vibrations from the record, thereby creating a more pure sound. I guess they wouldn't approve of the Fisher Price record player that I was using, although nothing sounds better than Baby Beluga coming off of that plastic disc. [BornRich]

Fujitsu Notebook-Slash-Turntable

Brian Lam — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 02:50:02 EDT

This Fujitsu laptop has a giant touchwheel on top that lets the notebook function as a digital turntable. It'll even connect wirelessly to an iPod for its music. You really can't have this one, though. Not only is it a Japanese CEATEC unveilling, but its a prototype. Humbug, anyhow. Who the hell wants to scratch on a digital turntable that makes you close the lid on your lappie? –Brian Lam

Fujitsu Laptop Turntable [mobilewhack]

Turntable Gold Ring Goes for $13K, Doesn't Make WikiWikiWiki Noises

Brian Lam — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:19:23 EDT

Nothing says, "Will you marry me, and play me some Run DMC, DJ?" than an 18k gold turntable ring. Black diamonds make up the vinyl, white diamonds cover the rest of the ring. No idea if that tonearm design would actually hold any audioholic muster.–Brian Lam

Gold Turntable Ring [In Style]

Car Turntable: No More Backing Out

Charlie White — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:38:27 EDT

Our mechanically-minded second cousins at Jalopnik have found a vehicle turntable from Hovair that floats on air bearings, turning that car around in your driveway so you're always ready to make a quick getaway. Then you can drive straight in, and the next morning, drive straight out. This might be perfect for someone on a busy street who has trouble backing out into traffic. Plus, it only needs a pit that's just four to five inches deep to install it.

The vehicle turntable might be popular for car dealers, or exhibitors at car shows. Or, just think of it, if you want to be a real hotdog and show off your car to the neighbors, put some really bright lights on it and rotate that Bugatti Veyron all day and night. "Steal Me Now" sign not included. No word on pricing, but this can't be cheap. – Charlie White

Car Turntables And A Microphone: The Hovair Auto Turntable [Jalopnik]

i360 iMac Turntable

Jason Chen — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 21:32:40 EDT

Sorry to disappoint Xbox 360 fans, but this unfortunately has nothing to do with your console. The i360 iMac Turntable allows you to place your iMac or Apple Cinema Display on it for 360 degree rotation. Instead of scraping up your desk from manually twisting the display, this turntable rotates internally so the base stays stationary. You'll probably only get about 180 degrees though, since the cords attached will snag, but useful nonetheless to allow you easy access to your USB ports.

The version for iMacs will run you $39.90 and the version for Apple Cinema Displays will cost $44.90. – Jason Chen

i360 iMac Turntable [via iPresents via Oh Gizmo!]

USB Turntable (More Vinyl to CD Goodness)

tgrumet — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 09:53:15 EST

You kind of liked the idea of that TEAC turntable that could rip vinyl right into a CD (though many of you seemed to wonder why it took so long for the combo to be marketed together), so you may also want to take a looksie at ION's ITTUSB. This USB turntable is being touted as the first ever of its kind to let you instantly convert your vinyl to CD or MP3 with included recording software (no special drivers required). Basically, the ITTUSB is compatible with any software that supports USB audio input sound cards, but comes with Audacity software for Mac or PC. On the hardware side, the turntable supports 33 1/3 and 45rpm, has an adjustable anti-skating control for increased stereo balancing, supports high-speed vinyl recording, has adjustable pitch control (+/- 8 per cent) and comes with line level output that lets you connect to your home stereo with CD or auxiliary inputs. Just $139.

Ion USB Turntable [Bios Magazine]

Pricing for Ion USB Turntable [Amazon]