Meet Levi – The Floating Turntable

Meet Levi: A Levitating Turntable

Designed by Seoul-based artists Jimin Hwang and Jihyo Seo, LEVI is a high-concept turntable. It’s a minimalist design that draws inspiration from the color palettes of Harman Kardon speakers, and its most striking feature is its levitating record.

Vinyl’s resurgence in popularity has captivated collectors. LEVI adds another layer of excitement, offering a visually stunning experience as the record spins in mid-air. The sophisticated electromagnetic drive and coils are impressive, leaving many viewers amazed. However, LEVI remains a concept piece and is not currently available for purchase.

Hwang and Seo’s design is inspired by the simple yet refined Harman/Kardon speakers and amplifiers. The stunning white turntable with a floating platter is both visually appealing and sonically intriguing. LEVI features four interchangeable tonearms in various colors. A specialized side switch controls record playing speeds, adjustable from 12 to 17 rpm via a dial. This will result in records played at standard 33 and 45 rpm speeds sounding slowed down and stretched.

While LEVI is reminiscent of Harman Kardon’s aesthetic, it hasn’t yet received official endorsement from the company. Considering it’s been over 40 years since Harman Kardon last released a record player, an official collaboration would be big news for vinyl enthusiasts.

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