# Skeletal Vinyl Players The Turnstyle Turntable is as Simple as It Gets By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turnstyle-turntable References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/01/20/nothing-but-scratch/) The Turnstyle Turntable is a [record player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl40cbt) designed by R.D. Silva that looks like it was conceived out of a high school science experiment. The Turnstyle compared to other turntables is an extremely [stripped-down version of a vinyl player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-paron-iii). It's got the basic features such as the needle, controls, and speakers which is all you really need unless you want [additional speakers to go with it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosley-c65). While you won't be spinning like your favorite DJ, the Turnstyle Turntable an interesting piece nonetheless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Skeletal Vinyl Players:** A trend of minimalist and stripped-down vinyl players that focus on the essential features. - **DIY Audio Equipment:** A trend of DIY audio equipment where enthusiasts can customize and build their own record players. - **Analog Resurgence:** A trend of consumers embracing analog technology, such as vinyl players, as a counterbalance to the digital age. ### Where This Applies - **Home Audio Equipment:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop minimalist vinyl players that appeal to design-conscious consumers. - **Electronic Components:** Opportunity for component suppliers to provide easy-to-assemble kits for DIY audio enthusiasts. - **Vinyl Records and Accessories:** Opportunity for vinyl record retailers to capitalize on the growing demand for analog music playback systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vertical Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vs01-bluetooth-vertical-turntable.md) - [Retro-Modern Turntable Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-turntable-concept.md) - [Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio.md) - [All-in-One Turntable Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-soundstage.md) - [Wireless Contemporary Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-carbon.md) - [Omni-Position Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-wheel-turntable.md) - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Sleek Vertical Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-wheel-3.md) - [Speaker-Integrated Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-fidelity-belt-drive-turntable.md)