Move Aside LP12 For The Obegränsad Turntable??

[Paulssurround]

Coming this fall will be the release of the Obegränsad Turntable

Proof positive that the vinyl revolution has evolved well beyond the audiophile listening rooms, this turntable—its name means “unlimited” in Swedish—has been designed in conjunction with electronic music giants Swedish House Mafia. Details remain scant, but the chunky design will have Bluetooth connectivity as well as analog connectors.

Thankfully, it comes with a cartridge from the trusty brand Audio Technica, which should elevate the performance beyond the bog standard and ensure your records aren’t damaged, as can so often happen with cheap needles.

The turntable will be available in the fall, and be launched alongside a series of other music oriented pieces including a desk specifically designed to house music production kit. $TBD from Ikea.

You may wish to make your reservation at IKEA now, as these may sell out quickly, or not?

 

[HansBertil]

And all you need to put this togeher is an Allen key, likely included. However I usually prefer my Bondhus kit.

 

[HIGHWAY61]

PAUL...................As you seem to use virtually every product in IKEA for sound improvement/absorption on your weekly visit to the store get one when they appear. You will not only get trendy gear, but the joys of being an "early adopter" of the future of hi-fi.

 

[Mr Kandid]

I think it comes with its own bamboo chopping board too.

 

[StellanH]

I like the no-nonsense design, its going to be matched well with my LACK table...

 

[Nopiano]

I think it comes with its own bamboo chopping board too.

That probably doubles the price!!

 

[Paulssurround]

IKEA has been waiting a long time to release this new turntable, as they have been waiting to find the right phono cartridge.

With an extensive search they were able to find a needle in a haystack

The turntable can be paired with a Lack table which incorporates a built in bamboo butcher block for the ultimate in isolation.

Bluetooth connectivity ensures that you don’t have to worry about which phono cable is best.

If you preorder the turntable now, it will give you a coupon for a free Swedish meatball dinner at your local store

 

[hiesteem]

You may wish to make your reservation at IKEA now, as these may sell out quickly, or not?

Only if it is a modular design so I can have a life long upgrade path to follow.

 

[HIGHWAY61]

We may scoff, but when the Ikea Hi-Fi Owners Club has 500,000 members, who will be laughing then ?

 

[HIGHWAY61]

From another thread :

"Its powered by USB and so will be able to combine all the disadvantages of computer audio with the disadvantages of analog replay.."

 

[sktn77a]

 

[ThomasOK]

WOW! I should buy an old CD12 and mount a platter in one corner of it!

 

[John Hirsch]

It's not encouraging that the Swedish monster is pictured with the cheapest possible AT cartridge that is used with the entry level Rega for $60 which is 2X what AT charges!

 

[ThomasOK]

It's not encouraging that the Swedish monster is pictured with the cheapest possible AT cartridge that is used with the entry level Rega for $60 which is 2X what AT charges!

To be honest it is at least somewhat encouraging. It could have come with one of those glued on cartridges with the red stylus having a plastic cantilever, artificial ruby tip and tracking at 5 grams. You know the ones in all the really cheap Victrola and Crosley units where you can buy the replacement styli in 2 packs for $8.69.