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Most beautiful turntable under $5k

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but thought this might be a fun topic. Obviously the most important thing about audio gear is how it sounds, but I find some of it truly beautiful to look at too, particularly turntables, which almost by necessity are best placed somewhere on display. Some days I love the simplicity of something like the Clearaudio Concept Wood (particularly the dark wood)….other days the “audio jewelry” appearance of EAT or VPI. My personal vote, however, would go to the Gold Note Pianosa. For me it has a timeless beauty and elegance that’s never over the top. I can’t imagine ever tiring of looking at in and think it would look great with a wide array of decor.


What would be your personal choice for most beautiful turntable under $5k? What about cost-no-object options?

ethos123

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ghdprentice
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@jemmer01

 

OK, that is a seriously beautiful turntable, particularly with the top down. I looked at some close ups and the fit and finish isn’t overwhelming. Kind of like a Hollywood star… drop dead gorgeous at a distance.

 

In the past what a turntable looks like hadn’t really entered the picture for me. But over the last few years I started enjoying good looking equipment. My Sonus Faber Amati speakers in violin red. I may have chosen my Linn LP 12 a bit for it’s simple elegance… and it sounds great.

 

 

 

ghdprentice
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The Montegiro Lusso is certainly out standing… for me not in a good way. To me, it is actually the worst looking table I have ever seen. But it is completely personal tastes.
 

I am very fond of wood and gravitate towards traditional elegant.  Hence I own a Linn Rosewood (called rosenut). And Sonus Faber Amati Traditional violin Red speakers.

 

 

ghdprentice
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I always find wood labeling very confusing because it is frequently a conflated combination of wood type and color. Drives me crazy. 

ghdprentice
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Now I see why there are so many different turntables… widely different tastes. I like the The Walker Audio Proscenium Black Diamond. Oops, not under $5K.
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