# HD Vinyl Sound Systems Consumers Get a First Look at the Sony HX500 Turntable at CES 2016 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-hx500-turntable References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/sony-hx500-turntable-hi-res/41231/) & [blog.sony](http://blog.sony.com/press/sony-redefines-the-turntable-category-by-introducing-hi-res-audio-capability/) Although technology is traditionally anything but cyclical, the rise of vinyl records has given way to new products like the [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at727) HX500 Turntable. Capable of playing even warped records in an exceptional manner, the Sony HX500 Turntable also features an A/D converter to allow users to record their favorite records to their computer in high-resolution. With [vinyl records gaining higher market share](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlp7x), the incorporation of next-generation products that enable consumers to work with them without sacrificing their preference for technological integration will likely continue to be observed. The [hollow tonearm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reference-10-turntable) on the Sony HX500 Turntable enables the feedback to be of superb quality in comparison to existing technology, which will be welcome news to those using old turntables to play new pressings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rise of Vinyl Records:** The growing popularity of vinyl records presents opportunities for innovative products and technologies that cater to vinyl enthusiasts. - **Technological Integration with Vinyl:** The demand for next-generation products that seamlessly combine technology and vinyl will drive innovation in the industry. - **Improved Vinyl Playback Quality:** The advancement of technology in turntables and sound systems presents opportunities to enhance the playback quality of vinyl records. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of turntables, sound systems, and related audio equipment can capitalize on the rising demand for vinyl records and the need for innovative solutions. - **Music Streaming Platforms:** Music streaming platforms can explore partnerships and integrations with vinyl record players to cater to the growing vinyl enthusiast market. - **Audio Recording and Conversion Services:** Companies offering audio recording and conversion services can seize opportunities to cater to vinyl collectors by providing high-resolution digital conversions of vinyl records. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Turntable Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-soundstage.md) - [Wireless Turntable Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-range.md) - [Hi-Res Wireless Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cambridge-audio.md) - [Modern Vintage-Inspired Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable.md) - [Hybrid Hi-Fi Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-plus.md) - [Ultra-Modern Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-record-players.md) - [Record-Cleaning Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-turntable.md) - [Style-Conscious Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Record Label-Approved Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcintosh-mti100-integrated-turntable.md)