Turntables — Audio-Technica Hotaru

The Hotaru is an accomplished belt-drive turntable from Audio-Technica, built with a sophisticated floating suspension system and a pre-installed carbon tonearm. The Hotaru represents Audio-Technica's more ambitious current statement in analogue playback engineering.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive with a sophisticated floating suspension design for enhanced isolation from external vibrations. A pre-installed Audio-Technica carbon tonearm pairs with a pre-installed Audio-Technica VM cartridge, removing both tonearm and cartridge selection uncertainty for the buyer. At 430 x 430 x 235mm and 12kg, the Hotaru represents a serious analogue playback commitment reflecting Audio-Technica's more accomplished current engineering ambition.

Sound and use context

Expect an accomplished, well-isolated vinyl playback experience reflecting the sophisticated floating suspension design and matched carbon tonearm and cartridge combination, representing Audio-Technica's more accomplished current turntable engineering.

Pairing

Because the tonearm and cartridge ship pre-installed and factory-matched, the Hotaru arrives ready to play directly with any amplifier offering a phono input.

Alternatives

Audio-Technica's own AT-LP70XBT and AT-LP3XBT offer considerably more accessible alternatives within the same broader turntable catalogue.