# Two-Speed Walnut Turntables Crosley's 'C8 Turntable' Delivers Premium Specs at an Affordable Price By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-10-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c8-turntable References: [crosleyradio](https://www.crosleyradio.com/c8-turntable-c8a) & [crosleyradio](https://www.crosleyradio.com/)  Audio electronics company [Crosley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c65-record-player) has recently launched the 'C8 Turntable,' an impressive vinyl record player that features premium specs at an [affordable price tag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanto-audio-obi3). The C8 Turntable comes equipped with a two-speed turntable (33 1/3 & 45 RPM), an adjustable tonearm counterweight, an adjustable anti-skate, and a removable hardshell. One standout feature, however, is the record player's low-vibration synchronous motor, which allows for scratch-free listening. In addition, to further improve the player's overall sound quality, the company isolated the unit's motor and implemented an external belt to spin its full-size aluminum platter. According to Crosley, the design for the C8 was informed by a "less is more" philosophy. Because of this, the player boasts a pleasingly [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-paron-iii) that is complemented by its retro-inspired walnut veneer finish. Image Credit: Crosley Radio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 13% - 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable High-quality Turntables:** The market shift towards affordable high-quality turntables will create opportunities for audio electronics companies to innovate sleek and functional designs using premium specs. - **Low-vibration Synchronous Motor:** The implementation of low-vibration synchronous motor technology will drive innovation in vinyl record player performance and the development of superior audio quality. - **Minimalist Retro-inspired Design:** The increased demand for vinyl records among millennials and Gen Z consumers will require audio electronics companies to innovate minimalist retro-inspired design bringing sleeker efficiency in functionality and aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Electronics:** The audio electronics industry should explore ways of manufacturing affordable turntables for vinyl record player enthusiasts that cater to their specific needs. - **Music Industry:** The music industry can explore integrating vinyl record players as part of music listening and performance enthusiasts using accessible and affordable technology. - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can integrate vinyl record players as part of their design using affordable luxury principles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c65-record-player.md) - [Turntable Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosley-c65.md) - [Budget-Friendly Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluance-rt81-turntable.md) - [Clean Modern Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl40cbt.md) - [Industrial Aesthetic Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-automat-a2.md) - [Speaker-Integrated Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-fidelity-belt-drive-turntable.md) - [Affordable Retro Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respin.md) - [Extra-Smooth Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x8-turntable.md) - [Ultra-Modern Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-record-players.md)