# Premium Plywood Turntables Clearaudio Used Plywood and Aluminum for Its Luxurious Turntable By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-01-15 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-turntable References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/clearaudio-innovation-aluminum-plywood-turntable/) [Clearaudio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tt15s1) stunned CES attendees with its $45,000 luxurious turntable. This creation for audiophile is supported through Panzerholz plywood— a synthesis of razor-thin birch layers that are sprayed with a lacquer and later placed between anodized sheets of aluminium. The use of non-conventional materials is justified through Clearaudio's dedication to bring a superior music experience to the listener. The luxurious turntable's design allow it to mitigate unwanted vibrations and flutter, while the natural material favors sympathetic acoustics. The belt-driven turntable includes [optical system regulated vinyl speeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reference-10-turntable) (33⅓ rpm, 45 rpm, and 78 rpm) and accessories such as a carbon-fiber tonearm, a tall base stand (sold separately) and columns that are attached to the product. It is not a surprise that the reviews of the [luxurious turntable's sound quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avid-relveo) are described as "nothing short of flawless." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxurious Turntables:** Opportunity for companies to create high-end turntables using non-conventional materials to enhance sound quality and design. - **Non-conventional Materials:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate innovative materials like plywood and aluminum to create unique and high-quality products. - **Superior Music Experience:** Opportunity for companies to focus on enhancing the listening experience by using advanced technologies and materials to mitigate unwanted vibrations and optimize acoustics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Equipment:** Opportunity for audio equipment manufacturers to develop premium turntables for audiophiles who value high-quality sound and design. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate non-conventional materials like plywood and aluminum into their designs to create stylish and functional products. - **Lacquer Coating:** Opportunity for companies in the lacquer coating industry to explore partnerships with audio equipment manufacturers to provide protective coatings for premium turntables. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Modular Transparent Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-turntable.md) - [Stylishly Textural Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrensilva-loft-tuxedo.md) - [Opulent Audiophile Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-signature-122-turntable.md) - [Industrial Aluminum Block Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waiting-for-ideas-pp1-turntable.md) - [Commemorative Walnut Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosystem-7222.md) - [Sleek Minimal Clear Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-turntable-1.md) - [Heavy-Duty Premium Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl1000res-direct-drive.md) - [Fabric-Covered Hi-Fi Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lelivre.md) - [Premium Direct-Drive Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-directdrive-turntable.md)