I can't believe I've found another RGB device for my home, but this eye-catching turntable is modern, affordable, automatic, and comes with some really cool touches.

New CoolGeek TS-01 launched on Kickstarter
Automatic record player with bright lights inside the turntable.
Retail priced at $299 and it’s already fully financed

Like any good tech writer, RGB-tinted devices have infiltrated my house, but there’s one piece of gear that still doesn’t shine, or No They shine, but it looks like a new Kickstarter project will fix that problem.

I’m talking about the new CoolGeek TS-01 turntable, which you can check out on the crowdfunding site here. It appears to be the first project from the CoolGeek brand, but it has already surpassed its goal of HK$100,000 (around $12,000, £9,000, AU$18,000) at least 10 times.

The CoolGeek TS-01 retails for $299, making it cheaper than some of our favorite affordable spinners, like the Sony PS-LX5BT, and in classic Kickstarter style it’s even cheaper if you pledge early.

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The “trick” of this turntable (in my opinion, more so than CoolGeek) is that it comes with some lighting effects that emanate from the turntable. Kickstarter doesn’t say whether they are automatic or customizable in an app, but the latter seems possible.

This is because the speaker supports Bluetooth 5.3 and RCA output, so it could theoretically connect to an app.

It’s all about ease of use

(Image credit: CoolGeekl)

Judging by the Kickstarer page, CoolGeek has a different idea about the selling points of the turntable.

The page notes the turntable’s automatic status as a draw, with an included remote ensuring you can control the turntable without having to get up and control your arm (other than, presumably, changing records every 20 minutes as is a time-honored tradition).

It’s also a slim creation, with a 28mm profile for the body, not including the dust cover and platter.

The arm is made of carbon fiber, but there is no wording on the cartridge, although it appears to have an Audio-Technica logo in the photos. The Kickstarter page’s focus on ease of use and price suggests to me that it is designed as an entry-level turntable rather than one for audiophiles.

But since some of the best turntables are the easiest to use, that’s a good thing. Its complex setup may put off potential turntable owners, so a build like this could overcome some obstacles. The RGB is just a nice extra touch.

The Kickstarter campaign runs until May 10, and CoolGeek says shipping will begin in early July and units will take up to a month to arrive, depending on where you live.