[Apos Audio]

Hi all,

Audio-Technica launched the Sound Burger as part of their 60th Anniversary special and it sold out in less than two hours. They've brought it back and Apos is one of the few retailers lucky enough to carry it.
The world of vinyl is no longer tied to dedicated spaces and tangled wires. Introducing the Audio-Technica Sound Burger Portable Bluetooth Turntable, a device that seamlessly combines the nostalgic charm of analog audio with the convenience of modern Bluetooth technology. This turntable brings your vinyl experience to wherever you want to be - offering a belt drive mechanism for smooth playback, Bluetooth 5.2 for a wireless connection to your speakers or headphones, and 12-hour battery life for endless enjoyment.

The Sound Burger is limited in quantity and Audio-Technica is doing partial shipments to retailers towards their inventory commitments with completion by November 2023. Orders on Apos will ship on FIFO basis. Pre-order yours now to get one.

Here's the link to the blog for more information: https://apos.audio/blogs/news/new-audiotechnica-sound-burger

 

[Menkau-ra]

Wow. I didn't know this exists. Ordered!

 

[superkalou]

I love this minimalist design!�

 

[earmonger]

Since there are USB and RCA cables, does that mean it can also operate wired?

 

[tapereels]

It sounds interesting!

 

[Another Audiophile]

Since there are USB and RCA cables, does that mean it can also operate wired?

Yes, I have it hooked up wired. Sounds fantastic and for that price I would call it the benchmark

 

[Jimmyblues1959]

Hi all,

Audio-Technica launched the Sound Burger as part of their 60th Anniversary special and it sold out in less than two hours. They've brought it back and Apos is one of the few retailers lucky enough to carry it.
The world of vinyl is no longer tied to dedicated spaces and tangled wires. Introducing the Audio-Technica Sound Burger Portable Bluetooth Turntable, a device that seamlessly combines the nostalgic charm of analog audio with the convenience of modern Bluetooth technology. This turntable brings your vinyl experience to wherever you want to be - offering a belt drive mechanism for smooth playback, Bluetooth 5.2 for a wireless connection to your speakers or headphones, and 12-hour battery life for endless enjoyment.

The Sound Burger is limited in quantity and Audio-Technica is doing partial shipments to retailers towards their inventory commitments with completion by November 2023. Orders on Apos will ship on FIFO basis. Pre-order yours now to get one.

Here's the link to the blog for more information: https://apos.audio/blogs/news/new-audiotechnica-sound-burger

Very neat TT. Has anyone actually heard one of these?

 

[earmonger]

Also kinda curious how it handles a warped LP...

 

[Dr. Cube]

I guess it's not just a limited edition anymore and I saw they're for sale as a somewhat regular production item now. So I picked one up.

Most warped records play just fine, though with the pitch variation that you'd expect. With one very seriously warped record, I found that it scraped briefly on the cutout in the chassis (thankfully, a one-sided 12-inch, so no harm done). In addition to the incredible rumble picked up by the cartridge, it was also enough drag to slow the motor down each time it came around. Stacking a CD under the record gave it enough clearance for it to play, though I think that because the tonearm is spring-loaded this also increases the tracking weight even further beyond the nominal 3.5 g.

I find it kind of bewildering that the thing works at all, but it does.

The biggest problem is that the output level from the internal phono stage is too low, affecting both the 3.5 mm line output and the Bluetooth signal. Connected to my two-channel system using the rear 3.5 mm line output, I have to turn the volume up by about 16 dB compared to most other sources. A stereo pair of Sony SRS-XB100s is enough for a small room, but only turned all the way up. A Fiio BTR5 turned all the way up, in high gain mode, on the 2.5 mm balanced output is enough for a pair of wired earbuds. Only with some very hot 45s is it loud enough to turn the device down from its maximum output level. I haven't had a look inside, but if I find myself in there I'm definitely going to see if I can find any sort of trim pot in the vicinity of the phono stage.