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

The B&O is quite nice looking.My college roommate had that table.  I would bet that even if it were in good working condition, the bespoke cartridge would be hard to find.  
For decent performance at a reasonable price the Thorens 124 or Garrard 301 or 401 would be a great choice—very lively sounding tables.  The look is a matter of taste.  In that department I love the pimped out version of the 401 sold by Artisan Fidelity.