# Omni-Position Record Players The Black Wheel Turntable Plays Records From the Underside By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-03-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-wheel-turntable References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/culture/music/black-wheel-turntable/) & [miniot](https://miniot.com/)  The Black Wheel Turntable is a minimalist piece of audio equipment for avid vinyl enthusiasts alike to incorporate into their setup as a way to enjoy music in a design-conscious manner. The turntable features a barebones construction that consists only of the platter, which works by having the record of your choice placed upside-down to play the side of your choice. The system features an [Audio Technica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-vinyl-record-player) Nude Shibata cartridge along. with an [audiophile-grade phono preamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avid-relveo) to make it suited for avid listeners alike. The Black Wheel Turntable is handcrafted in the brand's lab situated in Schagen, Noord-Holland with just five units being produced each month. This is due to the meticulous attention that is paid to each example. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Turntables:** Opportunity for audio equipment companies to develop streamlined turntables for design-conscious vinyl enthusiasts. - **Underside Record Players:** Opportunity for turntable companies to develop products that play records from the underside that appeal to audiophiles. - **Handcrafted Audio Equipment:** Opportunity for companies to offer limited edition, handcrafted audio equipment to appeal to collectors and audiophiles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of minimalist turntables and handcrafted audio equipment to meet the needs of discerning audiophiles. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to market minimalist turntables as home accessories that merge form and function. - **Music Retail:** Music retailers can capitalize on the trend of undersides record players by offering them to vinyl enthusiasts looking for unique ways to enjoy their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Vertical Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-wheel-3.md) - [Vertical Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vs01-bluetooth-vertical-turntable.md) - [Retro-Modern Turntable Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-turntable-concept.md) - [Minimalist Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-paron-iii.md) - [Modern Sideways Audio Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pp1.md) - [Contemporary Vertical Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toverse.md) - [Style-Conscious Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Record-Cleaning Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-turntable.md) - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md)