The armless PP-1 turntable is made from a solid block of aluminum
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Summary
French creative studio Waiting For Ideas has designed a minimalist turntable called the PP-1, which streamlines control to just a play button and volume knob, notably doing away with a visible tonearm.
Crafted from a solid block of anodised aluminium, it requires a 12-week manufacturing process and carries a price tag of €5,800.
The PP-1 was developed in collaboration with Miniot, and features the latter’s technology that hides an inverted cartridge and stylus behind a closing door system that keeps them out of sight when no record is present.
Unlike other turntables, the PP-1 automatically detects whether a record should be played at 33 or 45RPM, while also constantly recalculating the speed of the motor to ensure optimal audio playback.
It is powered by a single 5V USB-C port and connects to speakers or amplifiers via a 3.5mm audio jack.