As predicted - it’s coming back in non-limited edition - more info here www.audio-technica.com/en-eu/press/audio-technica-wowed-by-response-to-limited-edition-release-of-sound-burger-portable-turntable/
@@chrisakaschulbus4903 I'll rather have an inferior battery that I can easily switch out than one that's stuck permanently Mainly because when the time when phones has easily replaceable batteries, I'd switch them when they're dry and stuck a new one in and be at 100% in less than a minute
@@chrisakaschulbus4903 I mean, like you said its just a rebranded battery so if you wanted to you could just buy a replacement from anywhere and solder the connector to it. I love this far more than a wasteful design.
Now THIS is how you reissue a classic product! Maintain what worked and made it iconic, fix what didn't work, and update it to the modern world without unnecessary bells and whistles. Brilliant!
@@kosmas173 hopefully they see the interest in the product. Maybe they're waiting to produce enough units for the holiday season before doing an announcement? 🤔
Hi Mat, regarding your original Sound Burger that died on one channel - I've repaired a couple of these with that exact fault, and on both occasions the culprit was tired electrolytics. I'm normally the first person to mock people for immediately blaming capacitors in old hifi gear, but in the case of these units they may have a point. I think there's around 15 or so caps on the board if memory serves, just replace the lot. The last time I did this I tested them all, a couple had completely failed, while the rest were half and half between okay and a bit borderline. An hour with a soldering iron and a fiver's worth of bits, and you should be up and running again. A future video perhaps? :) - John
You say that a handful of capacitors would cost a fiver. Where can I buy electronic components? I’m trying to make a diy vu meter and don’t knew where to look. Also, where can I find cheap, oversized, garbage vu meters?
Very true I bought one with a speed fault checked all the capacitors could not find anything wrong, so I changed out some resistors for different values and now I have perfect speed.
I love the replaceable battery and the amount of work they put into this. It's not a cheap modern copy, it's a homage to the old model while still being useful today.
Agreed, I was mildly blown away when Mat pointed out that the battery had a plug rather than being hardwired to the circuit board. Who does that making electronics these days?
@@ZGryphon I actually find what they did annoying. It looks like they took a standard 18650 cell, but then wired it up with a nonstandard connector so that you couldn't just replace it with any 18650 cell, but rather buy replacements from them (or go to the trouble of re-wiring in a new one yourself).
@@ZGryphon Can you legally solder batteries in like that? Most electronics even if they're sealed or just not easily accessible have at least a removable ribbon cable.
I’m just baffled by the decision to leave out the headphone out. Original had two and they didn’t find it in themselves to spare even one to this reissue? 🤨
@@alkestos They're not going to win either way with this. If they put one on, you'd be satisfied, and there'd be someone else going "A headphone jack? Seriously? It's 2022, guys, come on." :)
Fun fact: In Japan, the 60th year of life is called “kanreki” (還暦) and is celebrated as a rebirth or re-entry into childhood. Sixty years is the full cycle of the Chinese zodiac calendar, which was adopted for use in Japan starting in the year 604. Kanreki marks the completion of this cycle and is celebrated by wearing a red hat and vest. The red outfit holds a dual meaning: Red is both a celebratory color and a reference to childhood. (A baby is Japan is called aka-chan or “little red one”.) I'm willing to bet this is why the Sound Burger re-release is meant to be of this color.
How lovely that AT have worked hard to maintain the quality of this classic, portable, record player, and yet updated to make it so usable today. Great review Mat!
@@anyajenkins4611 you said it's unacceptable that there isn't an audio jack. If you think it's unacceptable that it doesn't have a headphone output you should say that. And yes it's slightly inconvenient but for the price it's by far the best option on the market, also the only one worth buying at all. The next best thing would be a vintage one which is arguably of worse build quality, and goes for twice the money or a flamingo which will run you like 1.2k usd or more.
@@currentsitguy sure, but with the old one you didn’t need that. On top of that, the original had *two* headphone outs. Did they run out of the headphone out holes back in the day so they didn’t have enough in the storage to put into this reissue? 😅 I guess in the current economy holes are a hot commodity. Can’t be slapping them in every thingymabob and whatumacallit willy nilly…
I sincerely hope this gets a wider release. I've wanted one for as long as I've known they existed, and learning that they had sold out of this limited run before I even knew it was happening was...crushing.
If they do come out with a non-anniversary version, that will also bring the prices down of the original 80's Sound Burger's that people are putting up on eBay. But I think I would just go for the modern version instead of a 40 year old one that probably needs capacitors replaced a new belt and that can't get down to the wow and flutter levels that this one can. Plus it's got Bluetooth built right in.
Hopefully these are put back in stock. I respect the fact that they made it so that you can easily get into it to change parts and REPLACE THE BATTERY! Exciting stuff. A lot of love went into making these just as good as the original.
@@kvetcha My point was there main focus is Mics, speakers and headphones for audio production, this sound Burger is a side project so dont expect it to be a main focus and be on sale for years on end.
Mat, I have to say I'm quite impressed with the sound quality; very full and punchy, and clear. Perhaps not too surprising from a "real" brand such as AT I guess; they're not an anonymous Chinese outfit after a quick buck. I'd certainly pick one up if I had the money. You're one of the best AV equipment reviewers I've seen. You see things through a "learned layman's" eyes, which is the perfect combo for giving a solid, reliable opinion on any product, no matter when it was made. I have to thank you for introducing me to some truly interesting AV formats as well, as that is a particular interest of mine.
A modern take on a classic that is better built and specced and the original? That’s a rarity nowadays. Well done AudioTechnica. Also loving the user replaceable rechargeable battery. All manufacturers should do this.
as a person who likes to play vinyl once in a while, this is just about what i would want. Props to AT for doing this so very right and not pricing it too high. Thanks to you, sir, for your showcase and demonstration of this nice device. The break down and analysis of the internals was the cherry on top for me as it looks like a very serviceable thing, which is complete surprise and very welcome.
If you're looking for something around the same features/price but actually purchasable, check out the Anabas GP-N3R - it doesn't have Bluetooth, but besides that it's a fantastic battery-powered turntable. I think Techmoan's done a video on it a few years back, too. (You can even wall-mount it and play your records vertically!)
I probably would've considered one at £250 (before taxes) if they were readily available even. So I'll have to keep an eye out now. 😅 I do wish they add the old style stylus cover for a re-release though.
That's exactly what I was thinking. I'm not really interested in new vinyl, and don't have the space or inclination to get a regular turntable but I still have a couple of boxes of old records that I wouldn't mind giving a spin. This actually looks ideal, being small but reasonably good quality. I'm a bit disappointed that it's limited, but as Techmoan points out, it seems unlikely they would do the product development and set up all the tooling just to make 7000 only, especially as it seems it's very popular.
I wish I could say I happily watched this video, but at the moment I’m too green with envy to truly enjoy it! I’ve longed for one of these since I first saw the advertisements in 1983. Alas, I was only 12 and couldn’t afford one. I subscribed to all Audio-Technica’s social media platforms years ago, *specifically* because I didn’t want to miss out if these were to be made again. My initial shock and excitement to find out about the 2022 version quickly turned to disappointment that I missed the boat yet again. I revisited AT’s Instagram, Twitter, RUclips platforms just now…no mention was made of this rerelease. I don’t get why these were made in such limited quantities, and then not make mention of it anywhere. Grrr… I’m sure more will be made, but it’s such a disappointment to miss out on the initial rerelease. Having said all that, what a great video, especially the teardown. It certainly looks top quality. 👍
really sad that they only made so few of these that it literally sold out before it was even officially announced, before even the media outlets covered it. Hopefully they consider another run. maybe of one of the other colors.
@@belperite Unfortunately there are examples of Japanese companies making limited run of collector stuff, having it sold out very fast, yet not producing more even though there is money to be made. Nintendo did it for the mini-NES and mini-SuperNES and that mindset baffled non-Japanese gamers (other examples were also given at that time but I'm too lazy to look them up). I really hope it's not the case here, because I would like one too, but I wouldn't count too much on it :/ At least you could 3D print a mini-console case and put in over a Raspberry Pi emulator, but you can't really do that for a quality record player
Great to hear they've reproduced one of the most interesting vinyl players around, even happier that they've gone above and beyond to produce something to a way higher standard than the original. They could have half arsed it but they didn't.
I just checked the USA Audio Technica website before watching this video and it's sold out! I knew I should've jumped on it a few days ago when it was first available. Anyway, thanks for the video 👍
From their Twitter page today: "Well, that was fast! The demand for the Limited-Edition Sound Burger has exceeded all expectations and we are officially sold out. We are humbled by your response and comments/questions about product availability - we hear you! We hope to have more info in 2023."
That said, now on the US website under “Q&A”, they have this response for any question asking if there’ll be more: Unfortunately, the AT-SB2022 is a limited edition product with limited quantities. Each of the 7000 products produced is individually serialized. At this time we have sold out of the AT-SB2022, and the turntable is no longer available for purchase. Keep up to date with releases and other Audio-Technica news by signing up for the E-News Letter. Makes me think they’re keeping it as a special one- off.
@@London-mb9kn That doesn't necessarily mean they're not bringing it back though, just that they are not under that specific serial number. That way the people who bought it this year aren't pissed that their 'limited release of 7000' has no differentiation from a wider release.
@@ihatethiswebsite614 I'm going to call it now that in 2023 we'll see a non-serialised run of a different colour to appease the masses without upsetting those who bought the red limited-edition version.
I hope they do mass produce these again, I’d buy one in a heart beat simply for the novelty of it, I always wanted one after seeing your video but couldn’t justify the crazy prices for original ones
It's so refreshing to see a manufacturer make a very high quality reproduction from a famous project. It was cool to see how heavily built the turntable mechanism is! It's also cool to see how nearly-identical it is to the original. Thanks for sharing it with us!
A really well thought out and faithful reissue of a legendary turntable. I certainly hope we haven't seen the last of it once this limited edition issue sells out.
That's the thing, it immediately sold out. Mat was lucky to get the tip about this being on the market and got an early order. Hopefully they will come out with a non-anniversary version.
Good to see that they made a quality player and that it's not just a quick gimmick. I suspect that it's much easier to make a quality record player today than a quality tape-deck, what with only one tape mechanism still being produced. A record player mechanism is simple enough that you can assemble a high-quality one from off-the-shelf parts (and the turn table itself, is a piece precision-machined steel or aluminum, the manufacture of which is straight forward).
"If any company has put together the production line, the tooling, got the process for making one of these things and then sells out, they're not just going to say "Well that's that, then." From experience, that's actually _exactly_ what many Japanese companies would do. That country loves leaving money on the table for the sake of something being "limited edition". Not to say that's what will happen here, but I wouldn't be too surprised if it did.
Japan actually has laws against calling something limited edition and then later selling it as a wide release. Of course you can get around this if the wide release version is significantly different.
The prediction at the end of this video, regarding availability, was spot on. I have recently purchased one of these players in December 2023, as Audio-Technica obviously produced a further batch of product. Great review BTW!
An earlier Techmoan, what a treat! I hope they do a regular run in the end. This would be a fun thing to have and more useful to me with the bluetooth option. They certainly have burger restaurant theme colorways as well as burger sandwiching the record.
The direct feed sounded amazing, definitely as good as any mid-range tabletop unit! I'm quite happy to see a company re-issue something retro, and having done so with attention to detail and a focus on quality. Much better than taking the cheap, make-a-quick-buck-off-nostalgia method that others do. Oh, hi, Crosley, I was just thinking about you. 😆
I saw this in the news and knew what it was. I never would have understoood if it weren't for this channel! It's a rare day that you can be breaking news, so enjoy the moment! I can't help but feel you helped make this happen too.
Hi Mat, just FYI - looks like your original Sound Burger uses the AT-103 stylus. Audio Technica does make a modern version of that, the VM series. The VMN20EB (bonded eliptical) or VMN30EN (nude eliptical) would be direct replacements. Plus, they would be an upgrade from the original conical stylus.
Looks like a worthy update and a well built machine, for a fair price. Great to see in these days of either snake oil audiophile gear priced to the stratosphere, or toy-like cheap tat. Well done.
That's absolutely brilliant. Thanks for opening up your rare specimen for our enjoyment, much appreciated. And yes - I want one. 200$ is a steal for a product this good, and not only that - it's probably the best remake of any retro products. As you already know, cassette remakes are absolutely abysmal in comparison since they have only one "parts" producer left in the world which makes it the cheapest possible. This new Sound Burger is going against all of that - and makes a good old thing GREAT again, and the price is more than fair. I'd buy it.
A Techmoan video on a Thursday? What a treat, great review. It would be interesting to see what AT had to do to bring this back on the market. You skipped my favorite part though, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT. 😉
Yes, wow! A product that's actually improved in a re-release... when else has that even happened? Seriously!?!? I want one if they make more of them. Great Video!
Wow! A competently updated vintage product reissue? Wonders will truly never cease. (I'm sure it helps a lot that Audio-Technica is, a bit unbelievably, still Audio-Technica and not just a zombie brand.) BTW, that ragged edge on the insert card is called a "deckle edge" in the paper trade, after the manually shaken frame used in the process of handmaking specialty paper (particularly high-end writing and art paper). It's a prestige thing, either indicating that the paper used really is handmade, or that the manufacturer wants to convey that unconscious impression of fancy handmade quality. Since the sheet in question here is the size of a business card, which would be a very silly deckle size to build, I assume it's the latter in this case. :)
AT dodged becoming a zombie brand thanks to realizing digital music was going to replace analog and diversifying. For example, they took their experience making turntables to make sushi machines (they are big in that market.) Of course they also make very good microphones.
@@daredaemon8878 "The wave of audio digitization started to loom in the late 1970s. Audio-Technica […] sought to break into domains other than audio equipment that would lead the new era. One employee had an idea […]. This resulted in the creation of the Nigirikko home-use sushi maker." I thought you were just making shit up, but damn, never would've expected that
Also, I believe the Japanese custom of presenting business cards when first meeting is also conveyed here, known as meishi koukan. Taking it up a notch with the handmade paper "deckle edge" business cards presents quality and class I would say.
I'm truly impressed with the low wow and flutter on this machine, and the ability to adjust the speed. The sound is a little crunchy (as vinyl can often be) but this is a much more serious record player than I would have expected. The price seems completely worth it! (Wonder if you could upgrade the cartridge?)
Brilliant video, as always. I was in Italy in the late Eighties and I remember CDs and Discmen were the new things everyone wanted, so perhaps in a last-ditch attempt to make vinyl records and record players still seem appealing, every gadget store in Milan was full of new turntable models, most of which tried to be moire compact, more portable and look more modern than standard ones. Many of the models had spring-operated tonearms that didn't need gravity to stay in place on the groove. Those models were mounted upright or even upside-down in store windows in order to "sell" this gimmick. And I remember there were quite a few different takes on the SoundBurger concept, some of them also using a pair of spring-operated tonearms, which could therefore be carried around while playing both sides (they had a handle in the back), with the vinyl record dangerously hanging out while it played. I recall thinking later that it was as if they thought most people were about to get rid of their vinyl records anyway (to replace them with those wonderful CDs), so they might as well be careless with their LPs before they dumped them for good. I wonder what happened to those kinds of soundburgers? I did a bit of research and couldn't find anything similar to those online (apart from the Sony you mentioned).
@@gorillachilla I don't remember pointing a gun at your head and forcing you to read. What's wrong with YOU reading a comment if you think it's too long
A quality product and a top notch review. A new video from you is an amazing gift, delivered right to my desk. The only thing that would be better is if I have a chance to get one of these for myself. Thanks Mat!
If this was available as a easy to purchase product its pretty much all the norm needs for playing their vinyl, When you look at specific record players its easy to get confused trying to gauge what is the best for you and your setup and also be relatively easy to maintain, but the fact you can just set this up and play is what most people want.
The wife bought one for my birthday and I was pleasantly surprised. I’m an Apple repair technician and I use it work with pair of $50 JBL branded Bluetooth headphones and the sound is amazing, very rich. I originally planned to use my AirPods but they didn’t have any volume control and were very faint. I’m seated most of the day so getting up every 20 minutes to flip an album is helpful.
I really have to express I'm quite impressed that a major electronics maker in 2022 has made a quality user-serviceable product. Pity it's a limited run, but I do remain hopeful there will be more.
I'm weirdly proud that when this was announced on reddit, I left a comment saying "Place your bets on how long before we see a Techmoan video on this", and not only did it become the top upvoted comment on the post, it was literally less than one week before the video came out. Your enthusiasm is infectious... I need to get my dad to watch this channel!
Not bad at all for a portable device. I was pleasantly surprised at the tone, which sounded quite rich and well balanced. The speed was nice and stable too, and the lack of wow and flutter was apparent. For some, this could be their main device for playing vinyl, I dare say. So if it turns out to be reliable, and durable, Audio Technica could be on to a real winner, if they decide to go all out and put it into production. I think I remember seeing the segment that featured you original Sound Burger on the Gadget Show in question, and believe it was John Bentley who featured it. So @JohnBentley, you owe Mat £200, cos YOU fooked his Sound Burger, damn you!
That Attack of the Petscii Robots track @9:26 kinda blew me away if I'm honest. (I've been an 8-Bit Guy sub for a while so I'm familiar with the source.) I'm going to have to listen to the rest of the album later! (this is track 5 apparently)
I thought it was Saturday when I saw Matt's new video. Bravo to AT on re-issuing a gen2 model that's better than gen1. That's what the public expects ! Better and better products.
I have limited space in my game/family room, so I hope they do release more past the limited run, as this would be perfect hooked up to my 5.1 surround sound setup in stereo mode through the line out, and when I don't want to bother the family the bluetooth would also come in really handy.
This is honestly a really great re-release, and I'm glad Audio Technica actually bothered to put some care and attention into it. My only complaint is I really wish they'd included a second 3.5mm jack as a headphone-level output for people wanting to rock their Sound Burger old-school, but it's not the end of the world. Tiny battery-powered inline headphone amps are readily available these days anyway.
I do like the fact that it's *not* a replica of the old model, it's very clearly been made as its own device as a continuation of the Sound Burger legacy.
I really enjoy your videos. I think this is the earliest I've ever caught one and the comments are very interesting. I could go on and on but I'll just say; another great video and bring back the puppets
I really hope they do another run of these! Maybe a yellow one, to keep the red one more unique? Would absolutely love an updated Sound Burger with 12 hours of playtime and Bluetooth support! Super cool.
Fingers crossed for more of these. I have vinyl I haven’t touched in a long time because my old player died and I haven’t felt like dropping money on a new one. But this seems perfect for occasional use while taking up little space.
It will be released in Japan on November 7. The "Arigato" greeting card shown at the beginning of this video is made of Echizen Washi, a traditional Japanese paper. Thanks again for the interesting video.
That’s not enough to justifying producing assuming all the tooling exists and no major modifications. If retooling is needed I wouldn’t think 25,000 would make it worth producing.
Thank you for mentioning Sony and for the (hopefully correct) sentiment about more of these to come! I've been eyeing something like this for sampling records on the go.
Shout Outs to Audio Technica. I hope someone from them is watching this and reading these comments, cause I know everyone in here is right chuffed that they did this proper, and didn't just make a cheap piece of tat with the Soundburger name on it to cash in on the vintage nostalgia
I've never been so annoyed at missing an opportunity to buy something in my life! Like, the more the video went on the more knotted my gut became, culminating at the accessible speed tuning pots. I watched the whole thing, have your damn like, but just know it physically hurt me to do it!
An interesting product, both then and now. As long as it’s set up on a level surface,free of vibration, there’s no reason it can’t work as well as any decent turntable. The gimmicky form factor belies this, as AT had a good record for turntables, cartridges and styli that ‘behaved’ properly - unlike the retail toys that carved extra grooves and surfaces ! Trust Techmoan to be on top of it.
Techmoan was totally right - Audio-Technica is back with another batch! You can pre-order it and it should be shipped in Feb/Mar next year. At least that what they promised me.
@@TFit13 I just was checking their website and saw that SoundBurger is available again for pre-order. After my purchase was finished - I received confirmation email from them saying product will be available in late February/early March
Hope to nab one of these again. I'm glad you were able to get one and made a video though! I was really interested the first time you went over it, but hearing all the good things abou the new one is quite nice!
Here's hoping for that wider release to come. I'm still not convinced that I'd buy one if they were readily available for $200, but I'm sure lots of more serious audiophiles would love the chance.
Great props for the replaceable battery! That one is really a good feature. They might have gone for using, say, eneloops (which you could recharge outside or change if the power gets low), but this is perfectly OK. Have great fun with your burger.
Neat device, and with the "revival" of vinyl that has been going on in the last years I'd guess there's definitely a market for a full re-release of the SB ^^ Only thing that bugs me a bit is that they went with a "proprietary" battery format instead of just adding a slot for an 18650 (though that battery pack looks suspiciously like one, so you might be able to "hack" it to take normal 18650s)
It’s exactly what’s needed in a world of ‘suitcase’ style cheap BT turntables that utterly destroy records. Audio Technica knock it out the park. Nice one
When I saw this announced I knew it wouldn't be long before you had one in your metaphorically sticky hands. You were even quicker than I thought! Good stuff. I don't have any need for one of these but... I want one.
Mat: If you want a really good vinyl album that you can freely play on the channel, look around for a local pressing of King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard's album "Polygondwanaland". It's a great album and is free for anyone to listen to and bootleg!
I know this video is a bit old now, but I just wanted to mention, did you know that in Japan they came out with a beautiful and even more limited edition of this that was a beach-themed collaboration with the artist Hiroshi Nagai?
Hi Matt Great video as always. Sadly, I wasn't lucky enough to get one of these, they had sold out before I even saw the announcement. I contacted AT however and they said they plan to restock them early next year :)
I was recommended this channel recently when I saw a Sound Burger in Japan's auction during a recent live-stream I did. So far it looks like a very nice channel by someone who lived during the golden era of electronics. The Sharp VZ-V2 (VZ-2000) video is next on my watchlist!
Mat was absolutely right, and AT confirmed these will be reintroduced in 2023 as a non-limited release, at the same $199 price. Rejoice! What a time to be alive. Turntable Lab has a stock notification set up at the moment :)
I think they've significantly underestimated the demand for something like this! It's also a real shame that they've removed the headphone jack but neglected to include LDAC or aptX support on the Bluetooth output. Now I need to carry a separate headphone amp around with me as well. :(
I got one thanks to you! i live in Japan and I saw your video and it went on sale here the following day! they will go on sale again online in japan in December! cheers!
A lot of people my age tend to miss how things were "back in the day", but using three C-cell batteries for only two hours worth of audio - Imagine the amount of waste, especially something toxic like batteries, not to mention the cost. This is one thing that was changed for the better.
I have an original yellow Sound Burger. One tip is that the transport lock screw does not require to be completely removed prior to playing. I leave the screw hanging out the back so it remains with the player and does not get lost.
I'm really surprised for the built quality of this product, I understand it wasn't the most advanced model when it came out, but still they kept the original quality intact, making it a real re-release instead of just some cheap lookalike.
I had one of the originals way back in the 1980s when I was in the US Marine Corps. Along with my Casio CT-202 keyboard, Fender amp, electric guitar, Ibanez DM-1000 delay, and Fostex X-15, I had a recording studio that fit into my locker.
Oh they just chucked a protected 18650 cell in there on a connector! That's so nice of them, you can easily manufacture a replacement battery. Seems like an absolutely perfect product for what it purports to be. Wouldn't mind a 3.5mm headphone output, but honestly i don't even care that much, i only use wired headphones but then i have these little $2 Bluetooth SBC receivers, BT-001, i bought like a dozen because i was surprised how decent they are, and while i can hear some audio degradation, it's a record player rather than a CD player, so it's fine. The one thing that kills it is that it's unobtanium. The price is what it is, for a small production run unique product of surprisingly adequate quality, it might as well be less than one would expect. I hope Mat's prediction that they're going to reissue it as a regular product comes true.
As predicted - it’s coming back in non-limited edition - more info here www.audio-technica.com/en-eu/press/audio-technica-wowed-by-response-to-limited-edition-release-of-sound-burger-portable-turntable/
GRR wish i found about this sooner! :D
They’re asking for £400+ on ebay now for the 60th anniversary
Just secured a black version. Sold out in about an hour. Red and yellow went first. But they do say they will be a regular product in time.
Just bought a yellow one for. $US 200. A really fine piece of gear.
@@wattsupaz I got my yellow one as well. Should be here in a few hours.
Hats off to Audio Technica for not pushing out a cheap mechanism dressed up with their branding and actually caring how it sounds.
@@chrisakaschulbus4903 I'll rather have an inferior battery that I can easily switch out than one that's stuck permanently
Mainly because when the time when phones has easily replaceable batteries, I'd switch them when they're dry and stuck a new one in and be at 100% in less than a minute
@@chrisakaschulbus4903 I mean, like you said its just a rebranded battery so if you wanted to you could just buy a replacement from anywhere and solder the connector to it. I love this far more than a wasteful design.
At £500 RRP they better have got it right.
Sucks I couldn't get one
I would have loved a single Headphones output...
Now THIS is how you reissue a classic product! Maintain what worked and made it iconic, fix what didn't work, and update it to the modern world without unnecessary bells and whistles. Brilliant!
I just wish it wasn't a limited edition item
@@kosmas173 hopefully they see the interest in the product. Maybe they're waiting to produce enough units for the holiday season before doing an announcement? 🤔
Brilliant.. That Doctor chap would like this in his machine.
@@Bleats_Sinodai Testing the waters, eh?
Hi Mat, regarding your original Sound Burger that died on one channel - I've repaired a couple of these with that exact fault, and on both occasions the culprit was tired electrolytics. I'm normally the first person to mock people for immediately blaming capacitors in old hifi gear, but in the case of these units they may have a point. I think there's around 15 or so caps on the board if memory serves, just replace the lot. The last time I did this I tested them all, a couple had completely failed, while the rest were half and half between okay and a bit borderline. An hour with a soldering iron and a fiver's worth of bits, and you should be up and running again. A future video perhaps? :) - John
You say that a handful of capacitors would cost a fiver. Where can I buy electronic components? I’m trying to make a diy vu meter and don’t knew where to look. Also, where can I find cheap, oversized, garbage vu meters?
@@thebedroomshow9010 digikey seems to be a good source if you are in the us
@@thepurestofboredom1219 Or CPC / RS Components in the UK. If you're starting from scratch, you can buy kits of components on eBay for very little.
@@thebedroomshow9010 DIY, cheap...Tayda
Very true I bought one with a speed fault checked all the capacitors could not find anything wrong, so I changed out some resistors for different values and now I have perfect speed.
I love the replaceable battery and the amount of work they put into this. It's not a cheap modern copy, it's a homage to the old model while still being useful today.
Agreed, I was mildly blown away when Mat pointed out that the battery had a plug rather than being hardwired to the circuit board. Who does that making electronics these days?
@@ZGryphon I actually find what they did annoying. It looks like they took a standard 18650 cell, but then wired it up with a nonstandard connector so that you couldn't just replace it with any 18650 cell, but rather buy replacements from them (or go to the trouble of re-wiring in a new one yourself).
@@ZGryphon Can you legally solder batteries in like that? Most electronics even if they're sealed or just not easily accessible have at least a removable ribbon cable.
I’m just baffled by the decision to leave out the headphone out. Original had two and they didn’t find it in themselves to spare even one to this reissue? 🤨
@@alkestos They're not going to win either way with this. If they put one on, you'd be satisfied, and there'd be someone else going "A headphone jack? Seriously? It's 2022, guys, come on." :)
Fun fact:
In Japan, the 60th year of life is called “kanreki” (還暦) and is celebrated as a rebirth or re-entry into childhood. Sixty years is the full cycle of the Chinese zodiac calendar, which was adopted for use in Japan starting in the year 604. Kanreki marks the completion of this cycle and is celebrated by wearing a red hat and vest. The red outfit holds a dual meaning: Red is both a celebratory color and a reference to childhood. (A baby is Japan is called aka-chan or “little red one”.)
I'm willing to bet this is why the Sound Burger re-release is meant to be of this color.
The original one was red also, no?
@@ehlirthe original came in a variety of colors.
How lovely that AT have worked hard to maintain the quality of this classic, portable, record player, and yet updated to make it so usable today. Great review Mat!
Nice to see they did it properly and not just slap a badge on a chinese knock off.
All I care about Audio Technica is My AT 4040 mic which sounds good.
@@anyajenkins4611 it legit has a line out lol
@@anyajenkins4611 you said it's unacceptable that there isn't an audio jack. If you think it's unacceptable that it doesn't have a headphone output you should say that. And yes it's slightly inconvenient but for the price it's by far the best option on the market, also the only one worth buying at all. The next best thing would be a vintage one which is arguably of worse build quality, and goes for twice the money or a flamingo which will run you like 1.2k usd or more.
@@currentsitguy sure, but with the old one you didn’t need that. On top of that, the original had *two* headphone outs. Did they run out of the headphone out holes back in the day so they didn’t have enough in the storage to put into this reissue? 😅
I guess in the current economy holes are a hot commodity. Can’t be slapping them in every thingymabob and whatumacallit willy nilly…
I sincerely hope this gets a wider release. I've wanted one for as long as I've known they existed, and learning that they had sold out of this limited run before I even knew it was happening was...crushing.
I would have bought 2 if only i'd had known...
If they do come out with a non-anniversary version, that will also bring the prices down of the original 80's Sound Burger's that people are putting up on eBay. But I think I would just go for the modern version instead of a 40 year old one that probably needs capacitors replaced a new belt and that can't get down to the wow and flutter levels that this one can. Plus it's got Bluetooth built right in.
@BumbleBee well I bought the 1 :)
Same. I’ll get one the day a reissue goes on sale.
Likewise! I may never recover. Love to see them on ebay for $700 usd already -_-
Hopefully these are put back in stock. I respect the fact that they made it so that you can easily get into it to change parts and REPLACE THE BATTERY! Exciting stuff. A lot of love went into making these just as good as the original.
It's a short term release, there main focus these days, in Mics, speakers and headphones for music production.
@@HOLLASOUNDS I mean, they are very present in the entry level turntable market and are the leading producer of turntable cartridges, as well.
@@HOLLASOUNDS Dumb strategy. Lots of people within the vinyl and audiophile community want one, I have no doubt most of these went to scalpers.
@@kvetcha My point was there main focus is Mics, speakers and headphones for audio production, this sound Burger is a side project so dont expect it to be a main focus and be on sale for years on end.
@@Clay3613 Its a celebration piece and I'd be surprised if AT put these in full production.
Mat, I have to say I'm quite impressed with the sound quality; very full and punchy, and clear. Perhaps not too surprising from a "real" brand such as AT I guess; they're not an anonymous Chinese outfit after a quick buck. I'd certainly pick one up if I had the money.
You're one of the best AV equipment reviewers I've seen. You see things through a "learned layman's" eyes, which is the perfect combo for giving a solid, reliable opinion on any product, no matter when it was made. I have to thank you for introducing me to some truly interesting AV formats as well, as that is a particular interest of mine.
A modern take on a classic that is better built and specced and the original? That’s a rarity nowadays. Well done AudioTechnica. Also loving the user replaceable rechargeable battery. All manufacturers should do this.
I think $200 sounds pretty reasonable for something like this! the replaceable battery is a very nice touch.
I read and article a while back where they said it would be $500.
@@chrisakaschulbus4903 yea but this is better than a lot of products put out really
@@chrisakaschulbus4903 2 words: wire nuts
as a person who likes to play vinyl once in a while, this is just about what i would want. Props to AT for doing this so very right and not pricing it too high. Thanks to you, sir, for your showcase and demonstration of this nice device. The break down and analysis of the internals was the cherry on top for me as it looks like a very serviceable thing, which is complete surprise and very welcome.
If you're looking for something around the same features/price but actually purchasable, check out the Anabas GP-N3R - it doesn't have Bluetooth, but besides that it's a fantastic battery-powered turntable. I think Techmoan's done a video on it a few years back, too. (You can even wall-mount it and play your records vertically!)
I probably would've considered one at £250 (before taxes) if they were readily available even. So I'll have to keep an eye out now. 😅
I do wish they add the old style stylus cover for a re-release though.
That's exactly what I was thinking. I'm not really interested in new vinyl, and don't have the space or inclination to get a regular turntable but I still have a couple of boxes of old records that I wouldn't mind giving a spin. This actually looks ideal, being small but reasonably good quality. I'm a bit disappointed that it's limited, but as Techmoan points out, it seems unlikely they would do the product development and set up all the tooling just to make 7000 only, especially as it seems it's very popular.
I wish I could say I happily watched this video, but at the moment I’m too green with envy to truly enjoy it! I’ve longed for one of these since I first saw the advertisements in 1983. Alas, I was only 12 and couldn’t afford one.
I subscribed to all Audio-Technica’s social media platforms years ago, *specifically* because I didn’t want to miss out if these were to be made again. My initial shock and excitement to find out about the 2022 version quickly turned to disappointment that I missed the boat yet again.
I revisited AT’s Instagram, Twitter, RUclips platforms just now…no mention was made of this rerelease. I don’t get why these were made in such limited quantities, and then not make mention of it anywhere. Grrr… I’m sure more will be made, but it’s such a disappointment to miss out on the initial rerelease.
Having said all that, what a great video, especially the teardown. It certainly looks top quality. 👍
You're in luck--AT Japan website shows resale scheduled for December 15, 2022 @ 10 a.m.
really sad that they only made so few of these that it literally sold out before it was even officially announced, before even the media outlets covered it. Hopefully they consider another run. maybe of one of the other colors.
Yeah like Mat said it's unlikely that they'd tool up a production line just for such a limited run. Now we play the waiting game :)
They will have only done a production run to test the water to see if anyone was intrested in one
@@belperite They already made the tooling. This isn't some handmade item.
@@Clay3613 Yes that's what I was saying. They've already tooled up.
@@belperite Unfortunately there are examples of Japanese companies making limited run of collector stuff, having it sold out very fast, yet not producing more even though there is money to be made. Nintendo did it for the mini-NES and mini-SuperNES and that mindset baffled non-Japanese gamers (other examples were also given at that time but I'm too lazy to look them up).
I really hope it's not the case here, because I would like one too, but I wouldn't count too much on it :/
At least you could 3D print a mini-console case and put in over a Raspberry Pi emulator, but you can't really do that for a quality record player
Great to hear they've reproduced one of the most interesting vinyl players around, even happier that they've gone above and beyond to produce something to a way higher standard than the original. They could have half arsed it but they didn't.
I just checked the USA Audio Technica website before watching this video and it's sold out! I knew I should've jumped on it a few days ago when it was first available. Anyway, thanks for the video 👍
I checked UK site couple hours after Patreon post and it was already sold out :D
I didn't even know it was coming out.
Very happy to see that Audio Technica made a quality recreation, and that it is so easily repairable.
Sold out in Germany as well. I’m so glad I ordered without thinking. Will become a collectors item for sure. Thanks again, Mat!
From their Twitter page today: "Well, that was fast! The demand for the Limited-Edition Sound Burger has exceeded all expectations and we are officially sold out. We are humbled by your response and comments/questions about product availability - we hear you! We hope to have more info in 2023."
Definitely sounds like they'll come back with more next year.
if they come out with more I'm definitely buying one to add to the collection
That said, now on the US website under “Q&A”, they have this response for any question asking if there’ll be more:
Unfortunately, the AT-SB2022 is a limited edition product with limited quantities. Each of the 7000 products produced is individually serialized. At this time we have sold out of the AT-SB2022, and the turntable is no longer available for purchase. Keep up to date with releases and other Audio-Technica news by signing up for the E-News Letter.
Makes me think they’re keeping it as a special one- off.
@@London-mb9kn That doesn't necessarily mean they're not bringing it back though, just that they are not under that specific serial number. That way the people who bought it this year aren't pissed that their 'limited release of 7000' has no differentiation from a wider release.
@@ihatethiswebsite614 I'm going to call it now that in 2023 we'll see a non-serialised run of a different colour to appease the masses without upsetting those who bought the red limited-edition version.
I hope they do mass produce these again, I’d buy one in a heart beat simply for the novelty of it, I always wanted one after seeing your video but couldn’t justify the crazy prices for original ones
It's actually more than novelty, I think. It's really a viable turntable.
It's so refreshing to see a manufacturer make a very high quality reproduction from a famous project. It was cool to see how heavily built the turntable mechanism is! It's also cool to see how nearly-identical it is to the original. Thanks for sharing it with us!
A really well thought out and faithful reissue of a legendary turntable. I certainly hope we haven't seen the last of it once this limited edition issue sells out.
That's the thing, it immediately sold out. Mat was lucky to get the tip about this being on the market and got an early order. Hopefully they will come out with a non-anniversary version.
Good to see that they made a quality player and that it's not just a quick gimmick. I suspect that it's much easier to make a quality record player today than a quality tape-deck, what with only one tape mechanism still being produced. A record player mechanism is simple enough that you can assemble a high-quality one from off-the-shelf parts (and the turn table itself, is a piece precision-machined steel or aluminum, the manufacture of which is straight forward).
Ooh a Thursday night treat!
Honestly shocked how good it sounded, I hope they do make more as I will def be picking one up!
"If any company has put together the production line, the tooling, got the process for making one of these things and then sells out, they're not just going to say "Well that's that, then."
From experience, that's actually _exactly_ what many Japanese companies would do. That country loves leaving money on the table for the sake of something being "limited edition". Not to say that's what will happen here, but I wouldn't be too surprised if it did.
Japan actually has laws against calling something limited edition and then later selling it as a wide release. Of course you can get around this if the wide release version is significantly different.
Surprise, surprise. AT Japan website shows resale scheduled for December 15, 2022 @ 10 a.m.
The prediction at the end of this video, regarding availability, was spot on. I have recently purchased one of these players in December 2023, as Audio-Technica obviously produced a further batch of product. Great review BTW!
How is it working? They sell one where I live for 220 usd
@@danjun7986. It works very well IMHO. The sound quality is good and the deck is very compact when not in use.
An earlier Techmoan, what a treat! I hope they do a regular run in the end. This would be a fun thing to have and more useful to me with the bluetooth option. They certainly have burger restaurant theme colorways as well as burger sandwiching the record.
The direct feed sounded amazing, definitely as good as any mid-range tabletop unit! I'm quite happy to see a company re-issue something retro, and having done so with attention to detail and a focus on quality. Much better than taking the cheap, make-a-quick-buck-off-nostalgia method that others do.
Oh, hi, Crosley, I was just thinking about you. 😆
I saw this in the news and knew what it was. I never would have understoood if it weren't for this channel! It's a rare day that you can be breaking news, so enjoy the moment! I can't help but feel you helped make this happen too.
Hi Mat, just FYI - looks like your original Sound Burger uses the AT-103 stylus. Audio Technica does make a modern version of that, the VM series. The VMN20EB (bonded eliptical) or VMN30EN (nude eliptical) would be direct replacements. Plus, they would be an upgrade from the original conical stylus.
Tracking force range for those is 1.8-2.2g, quite a bit less than the 3.5 shown in the vid. Also, they're going for well over $100 US.
Looks like a worthy update and a well built machine, for a fair price. Great to see in these days of either snake oil audiophile gear priced to the stratosphere, or toy-like cheap tat. Well done.
Crazy top quality review Mat!! Just started building my collection again a couple months back… this now looks like a great addition to the family!!
I love new versions of old technology, great work Audio Technica, clearly they haven't skimped on the quality.
Thanks for this! Audiophiles have been bashing this player saying it will ruin your records and you've proven that wrong. Just bought a yellow one.
That's absolutely brilliant. Thanks for opening up your rare specimen for our enjoyment, much appreciated. And yes - I want one. 200$ is a steal for a product this good, and not only that - it's probably the best remake of any retro products. As you already know, cassette remakes are absolutely abysmal in comparison since they have only one "parts" producer left in the world which makes it the cheapest possible. This new Sound Burger is going against all of that - and makes a good old thing GREAT again, and the price is more than fair. I'd buy it.
Hearing techmoan speak to me sensually while he takes off the film is something I didn't know i needed
A Techmoan video on a Thursday? What a treat, great review. It would be interesting to see what AT had to do to bring this back on the market. You skipped my favorite part though, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT. 😉
Yes, wow! A product that's actually improved in a re-release... when else has that even happened? Seriously!?!? I want one if they make more of them. Great Video!
Wow! A competently updated vintage product reissue? Wonders will truly never cease. (I'm sure it helps a lot that Audio-Technica is, a bit unbelievably, still Audio-Technica and not just a zombie brand.)
BTW, that ragged edge on the insert card is called a "deckle edge" in the paper trade, after the manually shaken frame used in the process of handmaking specialty paper (particularly high-end writing and art paper). It's a prestige thing, either indicating that the paper used really is handmade, or that the manufacturer wants to convey that unconscious impression of fancy handmade quality. Since the sheet in question here is the size of a business card, which would be a very silly deckle size to build, I assume it's the latter in this case. :)
AT dodged becoming a zombie brand thanks to realizing digital music was going to replace analog and diversifying. For example, they took their experience making turntables to make sushi machines (they are big in that market.)
Of course they also make very good microphones.
@@daredaemon8878 "The wave of audio digitization started to loom in the late 1970s. Audio-Technica […] sought to break into domains other than audio equipment that would lead the new era. One employee had an idea […]. This resulted in the creation of the Nigirikko home-use sushi maker."
I thought you were just making shit up, but damn, never would've expected that
@@JackieBright and nintendo started as a hanafuda card manufacturer. life's weird as hell.
Also, I believe the Japanese custom of presenting business cards when first meeting is also conveyed here, known as meishi koukan. Taking it up a notch with the handmade paper "deckle edge" business cards presents quality and class I would say.
The ‘Techmoan Apparel’ timing was fantastic 😂 your dry, northern sense of humour is mega - great video again Mat.
I'm truly impressed with the low wow and flutter on this machine, and the ability to adjust the speed. The sound is a little crunchy (as vinyl can often be) but this is a much more serious record player than I would have expected. The price seems completely worth it! (Wonder if you could upgrade the cartridge?)
only if you can drop the tracking force i think. wouldn't want to run 3.5g on an elliptical, definitely not on something even finer
Awesome kit. C'mon Sony, your turn next. Oh, and make some new Minidisc players while you're at it!
Brilliant video, as always. I was in Italy in the late Eighties and I remember CDs and Discmen were the new things everyone wanted, so perhaps in a last-ditch attempt to make vinyl records and record players still seem appealing, every gadget store in Milan was full of new turntable models, most of which tried to be moire compact, more portable and look more modern than standard ones. Many of the models had spring-operated tonearms that didn't need gravity to stay in place on the groove. Those models were mounted upright or even upside-down in store windows in order to "sell" this gimmick. And I remember there were quite a few different takes on the SoundBurger concept, some of them also using a pair of spring-operated tonearms, which could therefore be carried around while playing both sides (they had a handle in the back), with the vinyl record dangerously hanging out while it played. I recall thinking later that it was as if they thought most people were about to get rid of their vinyl records anyway (to replace them with those wonderful CDs), so they might as well be careless with their LPs before they dumped them for good. I wonder what happened to those kinds of soundburgers? I did a bit of research and couldn't find anything similar to those online (apart from the Sony you mentioned).
Keep your stories short, what's wrong with you
@@gorillachilla I don't remember pointing a gun at your head and forcing you to read. What's wrong with YOU reading a comment if you think it's too long
I didn't expect a Techmoan video in the evening
A quality product and a top notch review. A new video from you is an amazing gift, delivered right to my desk. The only thing that would be better is if I have a chance to get one of these for myself. Thanks Mat!
If this was available as a easy to purchase product its pretty much all the norm needs for playing their vinyl, When you look at specific record players its easy to get confused trying to gauge what is the best for you and your setup and also be relatively easy to maintain, but the fact you can just set this up and play is what most people want.
Mat and David, The 8-Bit Guy, are two of the most wholesome people on the internet. Thanks for this amazing review. Always love seeing new videos!
Damnit! Sold out already? WTH Audio Technica.. Make more! ✊
The wife bought one for my birthday and I was pleasantly surprised. I’m an Apple repair technician and I use it work with pair of $50 JBL branded Bluetooth headphones and the sound is amazing, very rich. I originally planned to use my AirPods but they didn’t have any volume control and were very faint. I’m seated most of the day so getting up every 20 minutes to flip an album is helpful.
I really have to express I'm quite impressed that a major electronics maker in 2022 has made a quality user-serviceable product. Pity it's a limited run, but I do remain hopeful there will be more.
I appreciate your attention to detail. Nice to see the inner workings and the wow and flutter tests.
I'm weirdly proud that when this was announced on reddit, I left a comment saying "Place your bets on how long before we see a Techmoan video on this", and not only did it become the top upvoted comment on the post, it was literally less than one week before the video came out. Your enthusiasm is infectious... I need to get my dad to watch this channel!
Not bad at all for a portable device. I was pleasantly surprised at the tone, which sounded quite rich and well balanced. The speed was nice and stable too, and the lack of wow and flutter was apparent.
For some, this could be their main device for playing vinyl, I dare say. So if it turns out to be reliable, and durable, Audio Technica could be on to a real winner, if they decide to go all out and put it into production.
I think I remember seeing the segment that featured you original Sound Burger on the Gadget Show in question, and believe it was John Bentley who featured it. So @JohnBentley, you owe Mat £200, cos YOU fooked his Sound Burger, damn you!
That Attack of the Petscii Robots track @9:26 kinda blew me away if I'm honest. (I've been an 8-Bit Guy sub for a while so I'm familiar with the source.) I'm going to have to listen to the rest of the album later! (this is track 5 apparently)
I thought it was Saturday when I saw Matt's new video.
Bravo to AT on re-issuing a gen2 model that's better than gen1.
That's what the public expects !
Better and better products.
Yep, out-of-band Techmoan video release, so it must be important!
Your videos are always so well produced with great content and delivery.
I have limited space in my game/family room, so I hope they do release more past the limited run, as this would be perfect hooked up to my 5.1 surround sound setup in stereo mode through the line out, and when I don't want to bother the family the bluetooth would also come in really handy.
What an in depth review. I'm speechless. I appreciate your time.
This is honestly a really great re-release, and I'm glad Audio Technica actually bothered to put some care and attention into it. My only complaint is I really wish they'd included a second 3.5mm jack as a headphone-level output for people wanting to rock their Sound Burger old-school, but it's not the end of the world. Tiny battery-powered inline headphone amps are readily available these days anyway.
I want one 😄Another great video Matt. Hopefully Audio Technica are listening and watching your video.
I do like the fact that it's *not* a replica of the old model, it's very clearly been made as its own device as a continuation of the Sound Burger legacy.
I really enjoy your videos. I think this is the earliest I've ever caught one and the comments are very interesting. I could go on and on but I'll just say; another great video and bring back the puppets
I really hope they do another run of these! Maybe a yellow one, to keep the red one more unique? Would absolutely love an updated Sound Burger with 12 hours of playtime and Bluetooth support! Super cool.
Fingers crossed for more of these. I have vinyl I haven’t touched in a long time because my old player died and I haven’t felt like dropping money on a new one. But this seems perfect for occasional use while taking up little space.
It will be released in Japan on November 7. The "Arigato" greeting card shown at the beginning of this video is made of Echizen Washi, a traditional Japanese paper.
Thanks again for the interesting video.
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Was hoping you'd get one of these in, way to go on getting the hottest tech to review before anyone else!
Sold out 😢 only 7000 units... That's just silly business.
Wait for v2
Standard nowadays
That’s not enough to justifying producing assuming all the tooling exists and no major modifications.
If retooling is needed I wouldn’t think 25,000 would make it worth producing.
Maybe they'll sell more. Vinyl is pretty popular nowadays.
I'm not sure how it's possible, but they're still available in the Netherlands. Maybe it is 7000 units per country? Seems a bit much though.
Thank you for mentioning Sony and for the (hopefully correct) sentiment about more of these to come! I've been eyeing something like this for sampling records on the go.
soundburger soundbites
I hope they do more runs of the new sound burger, with how fast it sold out theres obviously a market for a more permanent return.
No this is just a short term celebration release of one of there first successful device's.
@@HOLLASOUNDS Stop gatekeeping.
So Matthew after watching the review, good stuff as per usual :) This was my reply that came today from AT ;)
Hello Hamish,
These were released on Tuesday in the UK but they have already sold out
We are next due to restock these early next year. We will have a date closer to the time
Kind regards,
Laura
Customer Experience Representative
Audio-Technica Europe
Shout Outs to Audio Technica. I hope someone from them is watching this and reading these comments, cause I know everyone in here is right chuffed that they did this proper, and didn't just make a cheap piece of tat with the Soundburger name on it to cash in on the vintage nostalgia
I've never been so annoyed at missing an opportunity to buy something in my life! Like, the more the video went on the more knotted my gut became, culminating at the accessible speed tuning pots. I watched the whole thing, have your damn like, but just know it physically hurt me to do it!
An interesting product, both then and now.
As long as it’s set up on a level surface,free of vibration, there’s no reason it can’t work as well as any decent turntable.
The gimmicky form factor belies this, as AT had a good record for turntables, cartridges and styli that ‘behaved’ properly - unlike the retail toys that carved extra grooves and surfaces !
Trust Techmoan to be on top of it.
There's A good reason why I love Audio Techinca products!!!!! Great job on this video! Cheers !
Techmoan was totally right - Audio-Technica is back with another batch!
You can pre-order it and it should be shipped in Feb/Mar next year. At least that what they promised me.
Do you have a link or contact to pre order??
How did you get in touch with Audio-Technica to confirm this? I'd love to pre-order for Feb/March if possible. Thanks!
@@TFit13 I just was checking their website and saw that SoundBurger is available again for pre-order. After my purchase was finished - I received confirmation email from them saying product will be available in late February/early March
Hope to nab one of these again. I'm glad you were able to get one and made a video though! I was really interested the first time you went over it, but hearing all the good things abou the new one is quite nice!
Here's hoping for that wider release to come. I'm still not convinced that I'd buy one if they were readily available for $200, but I'm sure lots of more serious audiophiles would love the chance.
Great props for the replaceable battery!
That one is really a good feature. They might have gone for using, say, eneloops (which you could recharge outside or change if the power gets low), but this is perfectly OK.
Have great fun with your burger.
I'm following your advice Techmoan, don't pay any scalpers a ridiculous amount of money. These things are all over ebay with jacked up prices.
Just love this channel. Thanks for the videos, Matt!
Neat device, and with the "revival" of vinyl that has been going on in the last years I'd guess there's definitely a market for a full re-release of the SB ^^
Only thing that bugs me a bit is that they went with a "proprietary" battery format instead of just adding a slot for an 18650 (though that battery pack looks suspiciously like one, so you might be able to "hack" it to take normal 18650s)
Just got home with a new yellow sound burger . Thanks Techmoan for the review!!
It’s exactly what’s needed in a world of ‘suitcase’ style cheap BT turntables that utterly destroy records. Audio Technica knock it out the park. Nice one
When I saw this announced I knew it wouldn't be long before you had one in your metaphorically sticky hands. You were even quicker than I thought! Good stuff. I don't have any need for one of these but... I want one.
Mat: If you want a really good vinyl album that you can freely play on the channel, look around for a local pressing of King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard's album "Polygondwanaland". It's a great album and is free for anyone to listen to and bootleg!
I know this video is a bit old now, but I just wanted to mention, did you know that in Japan they came out with a beautiful and even more limited edition of this that was a beach-themed collaboration with the artist Hiroshi Nagai?
Managed to grab one today from AT :)
Hi Matt
Great video as always.
Sadly, I wasn't lucky enough to get one of these, they had sold out before I even saw the announcement. I contacted AT however and they said they plan to restock them early next year :)
If they bring it back for a more extended run, I would definitely like to buy one.
I was recommended this channel recently when I saw a Sound Burger in Japan's auction during a recent live-stream I did. So far it looks like a very nice channel by someone who lived during the golden era of electronics. The Sharp VZ-V2 (VZ-2000) video is next on my watchlist!
Mat was absolutely right, and AT confirmed these will be reintroduced in 2023 as a non-limited release, at the same $199 price. Rejoice! What a time to be alive. Turntable Lab has a stock notification set up at the moment :)
Where did AT actually confirm that these will be available again? Thanks...
At $199 I'll probably buy one.
@@LeamingtonSpaceman I received an email from Turntable Lab! Haven't checked the official website though
I'm amazed at the quality and detail that went into this. It gives me hope that one day we'll have a quality modern cassette deck!
I think they've significantly underestimated the demand for something like this!
It's also a real shame that they've removed the headphone jack but neglected to include LDAC or aptX support on the Bluetooth output. Now I need to carry a separate headphone amp around with me as well. :(
LDAC and aptX is overkill for a record player. Even high bit-rate SBC already have noise floor below the vinyl record.
I got one thanks to you! i live in Japan and I saw your video and it went on sale here the following day! they will go on sale again online in japan in December! cheers!
also, mine came with a 60th-anniversary catalog, a Japanese towel, and a sticker.
A lot of people my age tend to miss how things were "back in the day", but using three C-cell batteries for only two hours worth of audio - Imagine the amount of waste, especially something toxic like batteries, not to mention the cost. This is one thing that was changed for the better.
I have an original yellow Sound Burger. One tip is that the transport lock screw does not require to be completely removed prior to playing. I leave the screw hanging out the back so it remains with the player and does not get lost.
I'm really surprised for the built quality of this product, I understand it wasn't the most advanced model when it came out, but still they kept the original quality intact, making it a real re-release instead of just some cheap lookalike.
I had one of the originals way back in the 1980s when I was in the US Marine Corps. Along with my Casio CT-202 keyboard, Fender amp, electric guitar, Ibanez DM-1000 delay, and Fostex X-15, I had a recording studio that fit into my locker.
Oh they just chucked a protected 18650 cell in there on a connector! That's so nice of them, you can easily manufacture a replacement battery. Seems like an absolutely perfect product for what it purports to be. Wouldn't mind a 3.5mm headphone output, but honestly i don't even care that much, i only use wired headphones but then i have these little $2 Bluetooth SBC receivers, BT-001, i bought like a dozen because i was surprised how decent they are, and while i can hear some audio degradation, it's a record player rather than a CD player, so it's fine. The one thing that kills it is that it's unobtanium. The price is what it is, for a small production run unique product of surprisingly adequate quality, it might as well be less than one would expect. I hope Mat's prediction that they're going to reissue it as a regular product comes true.