Harman International Co., Ltd.
New colors added to Spinner BT, a turntable with Bluetooth function that allows you to fully enjoy analog records with your own wireless speakers or headphones! Limited release at JBL official stores ─ Purchaser benefits! JBL 75th anniversary record gift campaign also held ─ ……
Harman International Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Takuma Kuwabara) is one of the world’s largest audio brands that originated in California, USA, and has been the number one selling wireless speaker in Japan for six consecutive years *1. “JBL” will release the new black color of the turntable “Spinner BT” with Bluetooth function from February 8, 2024 (Thursday) at JBL Online Store, JBL Store (Yokohama), JBL Official Rakuten Market Store, JBL It will be sold exclusively at the official Yahoo! store and Amazon JBL official store.
In addition, a limited number of copies of JBL’s 75th anniversary commemorative LP record “ICONIC SOUND! – The JBL 75th Anniversary Jazz Vocal Collection”, which was released in 2021 and sold out due to great popularity, will be resold from the same day. This time, we will also be running a gift campaign for this record as a purchaser benefit from the same day.
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Now, a new color black has been added to the “Spinner BT” lineup. The new color uses JBL’s brand color orange on the front of the cabinet and the turntable platter, creating a JBL-like combination that stands out against the base black.
“Spinner BT” allows you to enjoy analog records wirelessly in a professional and easy way, providing a higher-grade music experience. Product points
●New colors that adopt brand colors are available in the lineup ●Authentic audio standard design and design
●Aluminum die-cast platter and stable drive
●Adopts an aluminum straight tone arm with a dedicated angled shell -Built-in phono equalizer that can be turned on/off
●Supports wireless playback with Bluetooth function
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■New colors that adopt brand colors are available in the lineup In addition to the gold color that was released in November last year, the new color black uses JBL’s brand color orange at key points. It has a beautiful design with a contrast between the black body and the bright orange. In contrast to gold, which gives a sophisticated and chic impression, the addition of this model, which has a bright and active image, makes it even easier to choose one that matches the atmosphere of your home and your preferences.
■Authentic audio standard design and design
Everything from the cabinet to the platter, from the optical sensor-controlled motor to the tone arm, has been designed to help you enjoy your records with JBL’s bold design.
In addition, the cabinet structure is extremely important when playing records, as the sound quality and rhythm are greatly affected by the vibrations of the cabinet and the rack in which it is installed. The cabinet of this product uses MDF and is equipped with a specially designed insulator to control unnecessary vibrations.
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The platter uses die-cast aluminum. By realizing stable drive using a belt drive method using a motor controlled by an optical sensor, it accurately reproduces the music signal contained in the record. The playback rotation speeds are compatible with 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm, so you can enjoy everything from LP to SP discs.
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specification that can be used for a long time.
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Since this product has a built-in phono equalizer, there is no need to prepare a separate phono equalizer, which is normally required when analog connecting a turntable to an amplifier. It also supports ON/OFF of the built-in phono equalizer, so you can enjoy record playback even more deeply by using the phono input of the connected amplifier or by adding a separate phono equalizer (sold separately). , expands the possibilities for development.
■Supports wireless playback with Bluetooth function
Equipped with Bluetooth function, if you have Bluetooth-compatible speakers or headphones, you can easily connect them wirelessly and enjoy them. A premium music experience will become a reality in your daily life, such as listening to background music through speakers during the day and listening to records through headphones at night.
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Product name: Spinner BT
Type: Turntable with Bluetooth function
Color: Black (Gold is already on sale)
Drive method: Optical sensor control motor drive belt drive method Rotation speed: 33 1/3rpm / 45rpm
Tone arm: Aluminum straight static balance tone arm with dedicated angled shell (anti-skating adjustment mechanism)
Cartridge: Audio Techinica AT3600L (MM type cartridge)
*Already installed in the head shell, cartridge replaceable) Bluetooth version: 5.2
Analog output: Stereo (RCA) x1 pair
Power supply: 12V DC 1A
External dimensions (W x H x D) mm *Including lid, feet, and protrusions: 435 x 155 x 368
Body weight: 5.3kg
Release date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Price: JBL Online Store / JBL Store (Yokohama) / JBL Official Rakuten Market Store / JBL Official Yahoo! Store / Amazon JBL Official Store Price ¥56,100 (tax included)
*Specifications and prices are subject to change.
Product URL
◆JBL.com: https://jp.jbl.com/JBLSPINNERBTBLKJN.html
◆Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CS6K7QZP
◆Rakuten Market store: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/jblstore/spinner-bt-blk/ ◆Yahoo! Store: https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/jblstore/spinner-bt-blk.html For purchasers only! Present campaign implementation
To commemorate the release of this product, we will be running a campaign in which everyone who purchases “Spinner BT” at JBL’s official stores (with some exceptions) will receive a JBL 75th anniversary commemorative analog record.
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■Implementation period: From February 8, 2024 (Thursday) to March 31, 2024 (Sunday) for purchases made
■Target product: Spinner BT Black/Gold
■Prize: Analog LP record “ICONIC SOUND! – The JBL 75th Anniversary Jazz Vocal Collection”
■Campaign target stores:
・JBL Online Store: https://jp.jbl.com/JBLSPINNERBTBLKJN.html ・JBL Official Rakuten Market Store:
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/jblstore/spinner-bt-blk/
・JBL official Yahoo! store:
https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/jblstore/spinner-bt-blk.html *Purchases at JBL official store Amazon store and JBL Store (Yokohama) are not eligible.
*The JBL 75th Anniversary Record from the gift campaign will be shipped separately within 2-3 weeks after the turntable purchase arrives.
*This record has resumed sales at the JBL online store from today. Quantities are limited, so please take this opportunity to purchase. *1 “BCN AWARD 2024” awards companies with the highest cumulative sales volume in one year based on actual sales data “BCN Ranking” collected from home electronics stores, computer specialty stores, online shops, etc. across the country in each category. Won the first place in the wireless speaker category for six consecutive years.
-About JBL-
Established with the aim of developing home speakers that have both a beautiful appearance and professional sound. Since then, it is one of the world’s largest audio manufacturers and has continued to be trusted and used by both professionals and amateurs in all
music-related scenes around the world.
We offer products ranging from ultra-high-end speakers for home use to earphones, headphones, and home theaters. In addition, we are introducing consumer equipment such as Toyota’s genuine in-car audio and multimedia equipment, as well as professional equipment for movie theaters, stadiums, concert halls, broadcast stations, and recording studios around the world. . JBL is used as the sound system in stadiums around the world and is also used at various global sporting events.
-About Harman International Industries, Incorporated-
HARMAN International designs, manufactures and markets premium audio, visual and connected vehicles and integrated solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. Our leading brands, including AKG(R), Harman Kardon(R), Infinity(R), JBL(R), Lexicon(R), Mark Levinson(R), and Revel(R), are used by audio enthusiasts, artists, It is often used at events/concert venues and has received praise. And today, more than 50 million cars around the world are equipped with our audio and infotainment systems, and our software services reach billions of vehicles across every platform, from office and home to car and mobile. We support secure connectivity and integration of mobile devices and systems. Harman International has approximately 30,000 employees worldwide.
-Customer inquiries-
Hermanman International Co., Ltd.
https://support.jbl.com/jp/ja/contact.html/
-JBL Online Store-
・Brand official website: https://jp.jbl.com/
・Rakuten Market: https://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/jblstore/
・Yahoo! store: https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/jblstore/
・Amazon store: https://www.amazon.co.jp/s?i=merchant-items&me=A17VFVTKAPCY61 More details about this release:
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000396.000012767.html