Audio-Technica Hotaru Limited Edition Floating Platter Turntable
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Audio-Technica Hotaru Limited Edition Floating Platter Turntable
Brisbane HiFi 202/14 Trafalgar St, Woolloongabba, 4102
14 Trafalgar Street
202
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Australia
Australia’s Only Available Unit | Limited to 1,000 Worldwide | Brisbane HiFi Audio Specialist
The Audio-Technica Hotaru is an exceptionally rare limited-edition all-in-one turntable system combining advanced analogue engineering with immersive visual design. Inspired by the delicate glow of Japanese fireflies (hotaru), this collector-grade turntable was unveiled at Milan Design Week and produced in a strictly limited global run of only 1,000 units worldwide.
This is the only Audio-Technica Hotaru unit currently available in Australia, offering collectors and vinyl enthusiasts a rare opportunity to own one of Audio-Technica’s most distinctive analogue creations.
Combining a magnetically suspended floating platter, integrated stereo amplification, built-in loudspeakers, and reactive ambient illumination, the Hotaru transforms vinyl playback into a complete sensory experience.
Presented in a premium faux-alabaster outer case and wrapped in traditional Kyoto furoshiki cloth, the Hotaru features an acrylic chassis, aluminium housing, solid brass feet, and a precision carbon-fibre tonearm.
At Brisbane HiFi, we present the Audio-Technica Hotaru as a collector’s edition analogue statement piece for enthusiasts seeking exceptional design, limited-edition exclusivity, and unique vinyl playback.
Key Features & Design Highlights
Only Available Unit in Australia: One of only 1,000 Hotaru systems produced worldwide, representing a rare collector opportunity for Australian vinyl enthusiasts.
Magnetic Repulsion Floating Platter: Utilises neodymium magnetic suspension and a precision centre shaft to float the platter, reducing mechanical contact and helping isolate the record playback system from unwanted vibration.
Sound-Reactive Ambient Lighting: Integrated lighting system provides three distinct operating modes with 20 colour variations:
1. Basic Mode: Fixed single-colour illumination.
2. Gradient Mode: Smooth colour transitions.
3. Link Mode: Dynamic lighting response linked to the music being played.
Integrated 2-Way Stereo Audio System: Built-in speakers and amplification create a complete standalone vinyl playback experience without requiring separate electronics.
Special Edition AT-VM740xML Cartridge: Factory-fitted exclusive black-finish moving-magnet cartridge featuring a MicroLinear nude stylus and tapered aluminium cantilever.
Straight Carbon-Fibre Tonearm: Lightweight, rigid static-balanced tonearm with hydraulic lift damping and secure tonearm rest.
Hidden Belt-Drive Sub-Platter System: Concealed sub-platter belt drive separates motor operation from the visible acrylic platter assembly.
Built-In Phono Stage: Integrated phono circuitry supports both MM and MC cartridges with selectable gain options and external system connectivity.
Premium Presentation Package: Supplied with Kyoto furoshiki wrapping cloth, faux-alabaster storage case, and certificate of authenticity.
Product Specifications
| System Type | All-in-One Turntable System with Integrated Amplification & Speakers |
| Drive Method | Concealed Sub-Platter Belt Drive with DC Servo Motor |
| Speeds | 33⅓ RPM / 45 RPM |
| Platter | Precision Acrylic Floating Platter with Magnetic Repulsion Suspension |
| Tonearm | Straight Static-Balanced Carbon-Fibre Tonearm |
| Effective Arm Length | 227.7 mm |
| Overhang | 17.9 mm |
| Included Cartridge | Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML Special Edition Black Finish |
| Stylus Profile | Nude MicroLinear (2.2 × 0.12 mil) |
| Built-In Phono Gain | MM: 36 dB / MC: 56 dB |
| Speaker Configuration | 2 × 63.5 mm Mid-Woofers + 2 × 31 mm Tweeters |
| Amplifier Output | 50 W Maximum (2 × 25 W) |
| Frequency Response | 80 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Analog Outputs | Stereo RCA Line Output (200 mV) + RCA Subwoofer Output |
| Lighting System | 20 Colour Variations / 3 Lighting Modes |
| Production Quantity | Limited Edition: 1,000 Units Worldwide |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 430 × 430 × 235 mm / 17 × 17 × 9.3" |
| Weight | Approx. 13.6 kg / 30 lbs |
A Collector’s Analogue Statement
Unlike conventional turntables, the Hotaru combines:
Precision vinyl playback engineering
Integrated amplification
Built-in loudspeakers
Custom lighting design
Limited-edition collectability
Its unique presentation makes it equally suited to dedicated listening spaces, design-focused interiors, and collectors seeking an unusual expression of analogue culture.
What's Included in the Box?
1 × Audio-Technica Hotaru Turntable System
1 × Special Edition AT-VM740xML Cartridge & Headshell
1 × Acrylic Floating Platter & Counterweight
1 × 45 RPM Adapter
1 × AC Power Adapter & Power Cable (12 V, 7.5 A)
1 × Traditional Kyoto Furoshiki Wrapping Cloth
1 × Faux-Alabaster Outer Storage Case
User Manual
Certificate of Authenticity
Consult with the Brisbane HiFi Audio Specialists
The Audio-Technica Hotaru represents one of the rarest modern analogue releases, with only 1,000 units produced worldwide and the only available unit in Australia.
Contact Brisbane HiFi to enquire about this exclusive collector piece, arrange a private viewing, or discuss premium vinyl playback solutions.