THE TRANSPARENT TURNTABLE IS MADE FROM TEMPERED GLASS AND SOLID ALUMINIUM WITH A MINIMAL DESIGN

Swedish audio brand Transparent has launched a record player, the Transparent Turntable, that they say “responds to Gen Z’s nostalgia’.

Transparent, are a Swedish audio brand who make minimalist Bluetooth enabled loudspeakers, with designs using tempered glass. The design ethos very much fits with the ScandiFi phenomenon that we discuss in the recent edition of Not Boring by HiFi PiG magazine.

MODULAR DESIGN

Transparent’s modular design ethos extends to the Transparent Turntable, which has been in development for three years. The turntable has been made by Transparent, rather than being manufactured by an established turntable brand.

Magnus Wiberg told us: “The only brand we have collaborated with is Ortofon for the cartridge”.

GEN Z VINYL NOSTALGIA

Recognising the younger generation’s thirst for nostalgia and vinyl, they have now added the Transparent Turntable to their portfolio, continuing their journey to provide the complete listening experience.

TRANSPARENT

Transparent was founded in Stockholm by Per Brickstad, Martin Willers and Magnus Wiberg with the purpose of becoming the first circular tech brand by making timeless, modular speakers and electronics that are forever upgradeable.

The Transparent Turntable is a harmonious addition to their existing lineup of speakers. It is designed to seamlessly integrate with the speakers providing a complete audio ecosystem.

TRANSPARENT TURNTABLE

Just like their speakers, the Turntable has a modular architecture that allows for easy disassembly and component replacement. All parts can be taken apart by screws, for future upgrades or repairs. This approach not only promotes longevity but also aligns with Transparent’s mission to reduce electronic waste and pay tribute to the design piece in your home.

The Turntable also comes with innovations reducing ground loop noise and the included cartridge is an Ortofon OM 5e MM. It is a belt driven system with a built in phono stage and Bluetooth 5.0 module but can also be used with a cable. The Cartridge Mount is a standard ½ inch and the Headshell Mount is a standard SME.

ALUMINIUM AND TEMPERED GLASS

The Transparent Turntable is made from solid aluminium, all details are custom made and all “off the shelf” plastic details surrounding a tonearm have been removed. Where you would usually find a plastic lid, there is a tempered glass dust cover with dampened hinges that allows it to float in mid air wherever you release it.

“For the first time there is now a dust cover that you will actually want to use on your Turntable”. Per Brickstad

TRANSPARENT TURNTABLE SPECIFICATIONS

Nominal speeds: 33 ⅓ and 45 RPM

Speed variance: 33: ±0.70% 45: ±0.60%

Wow and flutter: 33: ±0.25% 45: ±0.25%

Signal to noise: ≥ 70dB at 1kHz, 0dB A-weighted

Frequency range: 20-25.000Hz +3 / -3

Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm

Tracking force range: 1.5-2.0 g (15-20 mN)

Tracking force, recommended: 1.75 g (17.5 mN)

Tracking angle: 20°

Replacement stylus unit: Ortofon Stylus 5E

Effective tonearm mass: 13.5g

Effective tonearm length: 220mm / 8.7in

Overhang: 19.5mm / 0.77in

Max power consumption: 15W

Dimensions (W x H x D): 410 x 125 x 320 mm / 16 x 5 x 13 in

Weight: 6,5kg / 14lb

Dimensions packaging (W x H x D): 580 x 240 x 460 mm / 23 x 10 x 19 in

Weight incl. packaging: 7,0kg / 15lb

Rated input voltage: 100~240Vac, @ 50/60Hz.

Bluetooth version: 5.0

Normal or True Wireless (stereo) pairing

3.5 mm port for digital optical and analogue signals

µUSB port for 5V power

RX and TX mode (switch)

Chip: Qualcomm CSR8670C

Codec: aptX LL / SBC / MP3 / AAC

Low Latency: <40ms

Gold-plated contacts

TRANSPARENT TURNTABLE PRICE 

Available in black or white.

$1300 USD / 1300€ / £1100

HiFi PiG Says: A very stylish looking turntable which seems to be well made from quality materials.