{"product_id":"audio-technica-hotaru-limited-edition-floating-platter-turntable","title":"Audio-Technica Hotaru Limited Edition Floating Platter Turntable","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia’s Only Available Unit | Limited to 1,000 Worldwide | Brisbane HiFi Audio Specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAudio-Technica Hotaru\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 units worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the only Audio-Technica Hotaru unit currently available in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering collectors and vinyl enthusiasts a rare opportunity to own one of Audio-Technica’s most distinctive analogue creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCombining 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePresented in a premium faux-alabaster outer case and wrapped in traditional Kyoto \u003cstrong\u003efuroshiki cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Hotaru features an acrylic chassis, aluminium housing, solid brass feet, and a precision carbon-fibre tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eBrisbane HiFi\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly Available Unit in Australia:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of only \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 Hotaru systems produced worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing a rare collector opportunity for Australian vinyl enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Repulsion Floating Platter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound-Reactive Ambient Lighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated lighting system provides three distinct operating modes with 20 colour variations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. 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