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Transparent Turntable

Mike Mettler  |  Jan 9, 2024

As CES 2024 continues ever onward, we wanted to take a moment to highlight quite the cool turntable that perfectly reflects the M.O. and core identity of the company that makes it. Meet the Transparent Turntable from the same-named Swedish company initially known for making (you guessed it) Transparent Speakers.

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A bit of history first. Transparent was founded about a decade ago in Stockholm, Sweden by Per Brickstad, Magnus Wiberg, and Martin Willers, all of whom share a design philosophy that reflects the name they chose for their company. According to Transparent, “Design is often used to put a fancy surface onto something. We want to do the exact opposite. We want to show products as they really are.”

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Transparent further posits that their products are designed for a “circular economy” that is reflected in a “modular design that can be repaired and upgraded over time with technology constantly evolving.” What that means is, instead of having their customers replace entire product units moving forward, Transparent looks to offer users integral parts as upgrade solutions, with one of their intended purposes being “removing electronic waste from the world.” (It will indeed be quite interesting to see what kind of upgrade options Transparent will proffer for future generations/iterations of their Turntable.)

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With all that in mind, you can clearly (pun intended) see how the company’s modular design philosophy has been put into action with the Transparent Turntable that’s shown here from various angles. As you can tell, the Turntable is comprised of aluminium and tempered glass.

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It’s a belt-driven ’table with a built-in phono stage (with on/off switch), elliptical diamond stylus, standard SME headshell mount, and a pre-mounted Ortofon OM 5E moving-magnet (MM) cartridge (with standard 0.5in cartridge mount), gold plating, and a wireless Bluetooth 5.0 module.

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Get a taste of the full Transparent experience via the YouTube clip below.

Finally, the Transparent turntable — which is available in either white or black — has an SRP of $1,300.

For more about Transparent, go here.
To order any/all Transparent gear, go here.

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TRANSPARENT TURNTABLE
($1,300)

Features & Specs
Nominal speeds: 33 1/3rpm, 45rpm
Speed variance: 33 1/3rpm: ±0.70%; 45rpm: ±0.60%
Wow and flutter: 33 1/3rpm: ±0.25%; 45rpm: ±0.25%
S/N ratio: ≥70dB at 1kHz, 0dB A-weighted
Frequency range: 20-25.000Hz ±3dB
Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
Tracking force range: 1.5-2.0g (15-20mN)
Tracking force, recommended: 1.75g (17.5mN)
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

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Max power consumption: 15W
Dimensions: 410 x 125 x 320mm (w/h/d) / 16 x 5 x 13in (w/h/d)
Weight: 6.5kg / 14lb
Dimensions including packaging: 580 x 240 x 460mm (w/h/d) / 23 x 10 x 19in (w/h/d)
Weight including packaging: 7.0kg / 15lb
Rated input voltage: 100~240Vac, @ 50/60Hz
Bluetooth version: 5.0
Stereo pairing: Normal or true wireless
Ports: 3.5mm (for digital optical and analog signals); µUSB (for 5V power)
Data switch: RX and TX mode
Chip: Qualcomm CSR8670C
Codec: aptX LL / SBC / MP3 / AAC
Low latency: <40ms

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COMMENTS
Anton D's picture
Submitted by Anton D on Tue, 2024-01-09 14:18

;-D

It's pretty.

Ortofon does make some white cartridges, if someone were to really wanna go the "full blanco."

funambulistic's picture
Submitted by funambulistic on Wed, 2024-01-17 16:43

It seems Ortofon does have white cartridges (Your post piqued my interest so I had a look-see) but it seems they use white as a code for mono... As for the black belt, it looks to be tucked away and not really visible unless one is taking product shots from underneath. Another all white turntable that looks quite snazzy was the "White Album" limited edition from Pro-Ject. That one has an Ortofon 2M in white that was made for that unit and the belt is indeed white!

Glotz's picture
Submitted by Glotz on Wed, 2024-01-10 11:34

The hinging is very different. Dig it.

I fear one bad move to new digs and that table is a mess of pieces all over the place with zero hope of saving much.

I'd like to hear from staff here to see if the product is worth $1300 or close to it. I see lifestyle fans shying away from this price point.

JACK L's picture
Submitted by JACK L on Wed, 2024-01-10 11:48

Hi

Glass used as platter deck & dust cover ?

Thanks but no thanks. Glass gets audible resonance frequency that would mess up the music at very volume levels (say over 100dB).

Hopefully the glass dust cover is removable while spinning a vinyl record.
The spinning motor also send the dust cover, glass or vinyl, vibrating pretty severely when in an open-up position. Such vibration will be picked up by the cartridge, & mess up the music signals picked up by the cartridge.

I did a vibration test with & without the dust cover attached to the TT platter deck with the platter spinning & the tonearm/cartridge still rested on the arm support as observed on the screen of an oscilloscope. With the dust cover open up on the TT & platter spinning, large vibration spikes were seen on the scope screen. With the dust cover completely removed from the TT, no more vibration spikes seen on the scope screen.

Beautiful looking TT does not warrant beautiful music listening.

JACK L

Tom L's picture
Submitted by Tom L on Wed, 2024-01-10 21:33

Just that.

EmmaAlva's picture
Submitted by EmmaAlva on Thu, 2024-05-02 23:58

Transparent states that design is frequently utilized to create an attractive facade for something, but their aim tiny fishing is to do the opposite by presenting products as they truly are, without any embellishments.

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Submitted by nhacaipbv88 on Sun, 2025-01-12 03:40

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FlightPhotography's picture
Submitted by FlightPhotography on Fri, 2025-03-21 12:49

The Transparent Turntable from the Swedish company is a stunning blend of innovation and design, much like how a Security Surveillance Service offers clear, precise monitoring for peace of mind. Both showcase cutting-edge technology that prioritizes transparency and reliability, making them standout choices in their respective fields.

randie81's picture
Submitted by randie81 on Tue, 2025-04-08 00:35

That transparent turntable sounds like a fascinating piece of tech! It reminds me of the intricate details you have to manage when running a business, like in Papa's Pizzeria . You need to keep all the ingredients balanced and visible to make the perfect pizza. Just like this turntable reveals its inner workings, a successful pizzeria needs transparency to thrive. I'm curious to see how this tech evolves.

naikpharmacy's picture
Submitted by naikpharmacy on Wed, 2025-04-09 01:16

The Transparent Turntable from Transparent Company beautifully showcases their minimalist design philosophy, utilizing aluminum and tempered glass to create a sleek and functional aesthetic. It's refreshing to see a product that not only focuses on style but also sustainability, with modularity and repairability at its core. This turntable would make a great companion for vinyl enthusiasts who appreciate both the art of analog sound and eco-conscious design—much like KLM Klin Face Wash does for your skin, refreshing and rejuvenating while offering thoughtful, lasting benefits.

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