Interesting are not always about their tech prowess; for me, the looks matter. A recent entrant, the was an instant winner in this department. Departing from the standard matte or wood finish, Audio Technica introduced a fully transparent form factor, a design not seen before. Now taking things back to the basics, yet with a charisma of its own: MoFi Electronics has teamed with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation to introduce the MoFi x Fender American Vintage Turntable that redefines craftsmanship and the good old turntable fashion for the retro-modern enthusiasts.
This collaboration isn’t just about design; it is a tribute to American audio heritage that blends MoFi’s acoustic know-how with Fender’s signature guitar-making genius. Born and brought up in America, by two native legacy brands, the American Vintage Turntable has a visual swag courtesy of the hand-finished sunburst alder-wood plinth, a 10-inch precision tonearm, and MoFi’s audiophile ethos within the iconic Stratocaster-inspired looks. To the accord, the turntable boasts the same three-color sunburst finish adorned by the ‘50s Fender Stratocaster (one of the most iconic electric guitar designs), catapulting the new turntable into a different, unmatchable league.
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The Fender American Vintage Turntable is more than a curved body’s eye candy, built from a similar solid alder used in Stratocaster bodies. It is designed to offer low resonance so that you can hear clearly what’s in the vinyl grooves. The tri-color sunburst finish with a urethane seal, and the 10-inch aluminum tonearm featuring gimbaled bearings ensure low friction in the vertical and horizontal plane, made possible by mounting the turntable on advanced isolation feet that ensures the vibrations do not reach the plinth and tonearm.
The turntable features a precision electronic speed-controlled motor to let the user swap between 33 1/3 and 45 RPM at the touch of a button, which runs on a massive 6.8 lbs. Delrin platter (Delrin is a modern polymer developed by DuPont), adding durability and low friction to keep unwanted noise from reaching the stylus. The belt drive turntable has a compact 20.75-inch x 6-inch x 15.5-inch design, weighs 25.5 lbs., and is especially built for audiophiles and collectors who appreciate the warmth of analog sound without compromising style.
With only a limited number of examples for release, the American Vintage Turntable is slated to begin shipping in June 2025. Of course, when it does, it is not going to come cheap. The basic American Vintage Turntable without the cartridge starts at $2,995. If you have a little more to shell out, $3,495 can get you a turntable with MoFi MasterTracker Moving Magnet cartridge. For $4,000 you can get your vinyl collection the top-of-the-line Fender turntable with UltraGold Moving Coil cartridge from MoFi.
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