# Nixie Tube-Equipped Turntables The SonoNix Nixie Tube Turntable Has an Extra Retro Appeal By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixie-tube-turntable References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/nixie-tube-record-player-30-08-2022/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sononix/sononix-nixie-tube-turntable-lights-up-your-life?utm_source=www.geeky-gadgets.com&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=2f7e129d&ref=86x5in)  The SonoNix [Nixie tube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tube-clock) turntable is a modernized take on the [vinyl record player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlp7x) equipment that's accented by unexpected elements for audiophiles to appreciate. The turntable is rated to play your choice of LP with ease and will emit the sound out of the [built-in speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-soundstage) or through your choice of connected unit. The system is accented by a series of four Nixie tubes that will offer a distinctly old-fashioned way of keeping an eye on operating numbers. The SonoNix Nixie tube turntable is equipped with a stable belt drive to help dampen vibration and support steady playback at all times. The unit balances its retro components with a high-end finish that includes metallic components perfect for pairing with existing home decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 76% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Technology:** Combining old-fashioned technology with modern materials to appeal to nostalgia-loving consumers. - **Retro-inspired Design:** Integrating retro design components into modern products to create unique and visually appealing consumer experiences. - **High-end Audio Equipment:** Creating high-end audio equipment that appeals to audiophiles and retro enthusiasts alike. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can leverage vintage technology to create new products and appeal to a wider customer base. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can capitalize on retro-inspired designs by featuring them in their product lines, allowing customers to create a unique, vintage aesthetic in their homes. - **Music Industry:** The music industry can capitalize on the resurgence of vinyl by collaborating with manufacturers to create high-end turntables that appeal to consumers' nostalgia and love of quality music playback. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Modern Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-record-players.md) - [Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btf-nixie-watch.md) - [Style-Conscious Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Speaker-Integrated Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-fidelity-belt-drive-turntable.md) - [Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio.md) - [Modern Vintage-Inspired Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable.md) - [Dynamic Multi-Use Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg.md) - [Light Animated Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls50.md) - [Wireless Contemporary Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-carbon.md)