# Zebra-Striped Turntables Montegiro Lusso By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-for-the-21st-century-lusso-by-montegiro References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/27/lusso-luxury-turntable-break-out-the-lps/) & [montegiro.de](http://www.montegiro.de/_uk/lusso.html) Layers of aluminum and black acrylic come together to create the **[Lusso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusso-amore-freestanding-resin-bath)**, a [super-stylish turntable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-122). A what, you say? A turntable… record player ...LP spinner! It’s time to go to the attic or the basement and haul out the old LPs. At about 30,000 Euros ($47,000) though, the Lusso is the strictly for the aficionado. “The basic configuration consists of a 10’’ carbon arm from Da Vinci (model [Nobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paracord-beads)), and the MG1 from the montegiro family, a state-of-the-art pickup-system from titanium. The top-of-the-line model with four cones includes a 9’’ SME, model 5009 tonearm,” explains German company Montegiro. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Record Players:** Companies can create high-end record players that cater to music lovers who appreciate luxury and style. - **High-end Audio Equipment:** The market for expensive and exclusive audio equipment for audiophiles is growing, presenting a potential opportunity for businesses to innovate and offer premium products. - **Modernization of Classic Technology:** Innovators can incorporate modern technology with classic designs to create a unique product that appeals to nostalgic consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the growing market of audiophiles and music lovers by creating high-quality and stylish turntables and audio equipment. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can expand their product lines by offering high-end record players and audio equipment that appeal to affluent consumers and audiophiles. - **Music Industry:** The music industry can partner with companies that create luxury audio equipment to offer exclusive music experiences that cater to audiophiles and elevate the music listening experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heavy-Duty Premium Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl1000res-direct-drive.md) - [Stylishly Textural Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrensilva-loft-tuxedo.md) - [Restored Fashion House Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beogram-4000c-turntable.md) - [Commemorative Walnut Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosystem-7222.md) - [Color-Changing Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-ii.md) - [Record Label-Approved Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcintosh-mti100-integrated-turntable.md) - [Fabric-Covered Hi-Fi Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lelivre.md) - [Industrial Aluminum Block Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waiting-for-ideas-pp1-turntable.md) - [Advanced Opulent Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-122.md)