Expensive High-End Turntables Globally Ranked

Expensive High-End Turntables Globally Ranked

In the world of audiophiles, turntables are often considered the pinnacle of sound quality. And for those who seek the very best, there are a number of high-end models that come with hefty price tags. Here's a look at some of the most expensive turntables currently available on the market.

The Goldmund Reference II turntable, priced at around £105,000, boasts a 20kg platter and 15kg of brass-shielding for the motor. However, it requires the additional purchase of a tonearm and cartridge.

Another high-priced option is the Clearaudio Statement v2 turntable, which costs £136,500. This turntable does not use an air main bearing; instead, it floats the platter with magnetism. The Clearaudio Statement v2 can accommodate up to four tonearms, making it a versatile choice for serious collectors.

The Clearaudio Statement v2 is made from bullet-proof wood sandwiched between aluminium plates, giving it a sleek and stylish appearance.

The TechDAS Air Force One turntable costs £75,000 and features an air bearing to support the platter. This turntable can suck a record flat onto its platter, ensuring optimal playback.

The TechDAS Air Force One weighs 23kg and delivers a level playing platform using 'cardanic suspension'.

The J.C. Verdier La Platine Magnum turntable, priced at £95,000, has a 50cm platter and weighs 400kg. Its base is made of granite, giving it a solid and stable foundation.

The OneDof One Degree turntable, designed by NASA space engineer Aleks Bakman, costs £105,000. This turntable eliminates all resonance thanks to liquid suspension and uses aerospace grade metals. It weighs 23kg.

The Audio Consulting R-evolution Meteor turntable is made from a single dried tree and uses a two-chassis construction to avoid standing waves. This battery-powered turntable takes two weeks to prepare the surface by hand.

The Rossner and Sohn MOTT turntable, also known as Mother of TurnTable, is the most expensive turntable ever made, costing best part of half a million pounds. This turntable weighs 325kg and features two frequency-controlled motors on the belt, a solid 60kg Corian chassis standing on air suspension feet, laser toe angle measurement, an integrated digital scale, an HD camera and a screen, and a touchscreen remote control.

In comparison, high-end but more moderately priced audiophile turntables, such as the Technics SL-1300G, retail for about £3,299 and are considered premium but far less expensive than these ultra-luxury models. Mid-range audiophile options typically range from £1,300 to £3,300, offering excellent performance for serious enthusiasts but at a fraction of the cost of the top-tier luxury units.

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1. For those seeking the pinnacle of sound quality, the Goldmund Reference II turntable, with a price tag of around £105,000, is a popular choice among audiophiles, featuring a 20kg platter and 15kg of brass-shielding for the motor.
2. Another high-end option is the Clearaudio Statement v2 turntable, priced at £136,500, which does not use an air main bearing but instead floats the platter with magnetism and can accommodate up to four tonearms.
3. The Clearaudio Statement v2 is made from bullet-proof wood sandwiched between aluminium plates, giving it a sleek and stylish appearance.
4. The TechDAS Air Force One turntable, priced at £75,000, features an air bearing to support the platter and can suck a record flat onto its platter for optimal playback.
5. The OneDof One Degree turntable, designed by NASA space engineer Aleks Bakman and priced at £105,000, eliminates all resonance with liquid suspension and uses aerospace grade metals.
6. The Audio Consulting R-evolution Meteor turntable, priced at an unknown cost, is made from a single dried tree and uses a two-chassis construction to avoid standing waves.
7. The Rossner and Sohn MOTT turntable, known as Mother of Turntable, is the most expensive turntable ever made, costing best part of half a million pounds, featuring two frequency-controlled motors on the belt, solid construction, and numerous high-tech additions like an HD camera and a screen.
8. High-end but more moderately priced audiophile turntables, such as the Technics SL-1300G, retail for about £3,299, offering excellent performance for serious enthusiasts but at a fraction of the cost of the top-tier luxury units.

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