$50,000 vinyl turntables

 $50,000 turntables amp up tunes for affluent vinyl fans

Success of niche manufacturer Esoteric rescues parent Teac from financial abyss.


TOKYO -- High-end Japanese audio equipment maker Esoteric has launched its first analog turntable -- at a sticker price normally reserved for new cars.

The Grandioso T1, released last month, sets itself apart by using a magnetic driver and platter to achieve contactless rotation. Unlike conventional turntables, it reduces vibrations that would disturb the playback of a record.