The Turntable II has been designed and created by Brian Eno as an ultra-artistic take on the humble record player that will catch the attention of audiophiles and art enthusiasts alike. The record player is crafted using acrylic, which has been fashioned into a circular form as a contrast to the original square version and is packed with a series of LEDs. These can produce a series of generative colorscapes that will transform the audio equipment into a glowing work of art.
The Turntable II is crafted with a one-piece resin body wrapped in the aforementioned frosted acrylic and features a white 8.6-inch Pro-Ject aluminum tonearm with a white Ortofon 2M cartridge. Priced at £20,000, the turntable is limited to 150 examples worldwide.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Artistic Record Players
- The Turntable II by Brian Eno blurs the line between audio equipment and art, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers and artists.
- Generative Colorscapes
- The LED lights in The Turntable II create dynamic colorscapes, opening up possibilities for lighting designers and visual artists to explore disruptive innovations.
- Limited-edition Collectibles
- The exclusive nature of The Turntable II presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury brands to collaborate with renowned artists and musicians on limited-edition products.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Audio Equipment
- The Turntable II's unique design and artistic elements present a disruptive innovation opportunity for audio equipment manufacturers to create visually stunning and customizable products.
- Design
- The fusion of art and technology in The Turntable II creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to explore new ways of integrating aesthetics and functionality.
- Luxury Goods
- The limited-edition nature and high price point of The Turntable II offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury brands to expand their product offerings and appeal to art enthusiasts.
