# Sleek Transparent Turntables The Gearbox Automatic MkII is Inspired by a Retro Record Player By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gearbox-automatic-mkii References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/02/06/this-dieter-rams-inspired-turntable-is-spearheading-the-transparent-design-trend/) & [store.gearboxrecords](https://store.gearboxrecords.com/products/the-gearbox-automatic-turntable) Vinyl records are continuing to experience a resurgence in popularity as audiophiles embrace the retro medium, which is seeing new products like the Gearbox Automatic MkII come about. The turntable is inspired by the 1955 [Braun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-wireless-speaker) PC 3 SV record player designed by Dieter Rams and boasts a [transparent casing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-vinyl-player) that allows all of the internal components to be clearly visible from the exterior. The record player is built with an upgraded belt drive that has an aluminum pulley that will work to provide heightened speed stability, while [Bluetooth connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-6) allows music to be streamed wirelessly to connected speakers. The Gearbox Automatic MkII is characterized by its stylish design, but is also well-equipped to handle the needs of amateur or advanced audiophiles alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vinyl Resurgence:** As audiophiles continue to embrace vinyl, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design and functionality of turntables. - **Transparent Casings:** The popularity of the Gearbox Automatic MkII's transparent casing suggests an interest in unique design features that incorporate visibility, presenting an opportunity for further development in this area. - **Wireless Connectivity:** The inclusion of Bluetooth connectivity in the Gearbox Automatic MkII demonstrates a demand for turntables that can accommodate wireless streaming, signaling potential for innovation in this area. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Technology:** The resurgence of vinyl has created numerous opportunities for business professionals in the audio technology industry, particularly for those focused on modernizing turntable designs. - **Home Decor:** With the rise of vinyl's popularity has come an increased interest in turntable design, opening up opportunity for innovative product designers and manufacturers in the home decor industry. - **Retail:** As vinyl continues to experience a resurgence, there is an opportunity for retailers to cater to this market by offering unique and innovative turntable designs alongside other vinyl-related products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Acrylic Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiotechnica-atlpa2.md) - [See-Through Sci-Fi Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-kardon-record-player.md) - [Premium Modular Transparent Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-turntable.md) - [Style-Conscious Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Ultra-Modern Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-record-players.md) - [Retro Colorful Turntable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brad-retro-mkii-turntable.md) - [Industrial Aesthetic Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-automat-a2.md) - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Millennium-Inspired Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gadhouse-cosmo-solar-edition.md)