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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
jemmer01
28 posts
 

Image 1 - EMPIRE 598III TROUBADOR - Vintage: "World’s most perfect record playback system"

The Venerable Empire Troubadour!!😀

boothroyd
365 posts
 

+1 on the used Oracle Delphi 

miketuason
337 posts
 

I like SAM ( Small Audio Manufactre) for the price it’s a lot of Turntable and it looks gorgeous, check it out.

 

devilnga
12 posts
 

Another vote for Gold Note. The Mediterraneo is visually beautiful, and the sonics are excellent.  I have not heard the Giglio or Pianosa though.

ghdprentice
7,563 posts
 

@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.

 

 

 

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