The Audio-Technica Hotaru is a limited-edition floating turntable (1,000 units) featuring magnetic-repulsion levitation, integrated amplifier, and built-in speakers for ultra-clean analog playback. Its reactive lighting syncs with music, offering 20 colors and three modes for an immersive multisensory experience. A carbon-fiber tonearm pairs with a special AT-VM740xML microlinear cartridge, upgradeable to MM/MC via a switch. The concealed belt-driven sub-platter minimizes vibration for greater accuracy. Crafted from acrylic and aluminum with brass feet, it blends performance with artful design. Hotaru arrives wrapped in Kyoto furoshiki cloth, honoring 60+ years of Audio-Technica analog craft.

Main Features

• All-in-one record player with integrated turntable, amplifier, and speakers
• “Floating” concept, using a magnetic repulsion system
• Sound reactive lights with three lighting modes, using a colour palette of 20 shades
• Features a special version of the AT-VM740xML cartridge with a black finish and a microlinear stylus, which can be exchanged or upgraded for any compatible MM or MC cartridges
• Made of meticulously crafted acrylic, and high-quality aluminium with integrated speakers and solid brass feet  
• Straight tonearm, made of lightweight, high-rigidity carbon fibre
• A sub-platter drive method with concealed belt minimises the effect of motor vibrations while preserving sonic performance 

Turntable

• Motor: DC servo motor
• Drive Method: Belt drive
• Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
• Turntable Platter: Acrylic platter
• Wow and Flutter: < 0.15%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB
• Output Level: LINE: 200 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Output Level: Line output (RCA pin jack ×2) Subwoofer output (RCA pin jack ×1)
• Phono Pre-Amp Gain: MM: 36 dB MC: 56 dB
• Tracking Force Adjustment Range: 0 – 4.0 g
• Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN40xML BK (sold separately)
• Replacement Belt: AT-FTT exclusive belt (long, short) (sold separately)
• Notes: The product may be modified without prior notice for product improvement purposes.
• Power Supply Requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2.5 A Max. (for India: 1.3 A)
• AC Adapter: 12 V, 7.5 A (for India: 12 V, 6.67 A)
• Power Consumption: 70 W
• Operating Temperature: 5°C – 35°C (41°F – 95°F)
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 430 mm (17”) × 430 mm (17”) × 235 mm (9.3”)
• Weight Approx: 13.6 kg (30 lbs)
• Accessories Included:
• Platter
• Counterweight
• Headshell with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM740xML)
• 45 RPM adapter
• AC adapter (approx. 1.1 m (3.6’)
• Power cable*
• Gloves

Tonearm

• Type: Static balanced straight carbon tonearm
• Effective Length: 227.7 mm (9.0”)
• Overhang: 17.9 mm (0.70”)
• Maximum Tracking Error Angle: < 1.9°
• Tracking force adjustment range: 0 – 4.0 g
• Applicable Cartridge Weight: 4.5 – 10.0 g (excluding headshell)

Cartridge

• Model: AT-VM740xML (Limited Edition Black Color Special Specification)
• Type: VM stereo cartridge
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
• Output Voltage: 3.2 mV (1 kHz, 5cm/sec.)
• Stylus Shape: 2.2 × 0.12 mil Nude Microlinear
• Cantilever: Aluminium tapered pipe
• Tracking Force: 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)
• Weight: 8.8 g (0.31 oz)