Sound Burger

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Sound Burger
Type Record player
Inception1983
Manufacturer Audio-Technica
Models madeAT770
AT-SB2022
AT-SB727

The Sound Burger is a portable record player developed by Audio-Technica of Japan. Originally released in 1983, it was brought back in an updated form in 2022.

The original Sound Burger (model no. AT770) was marketed in the United States as the Mister Disc. It was battery operated was sold with a set of fold-away headphones, and was able to play both 33- and 45-RPM records. [1] [2]

Sound Burger AT-SB727 in yellow with a record Sound Buger.jpg
Sound Burger AT-SB727 in yellow with a record

On 1 November 2022, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Audio-Technica, a batch of 7,000 new Sound Burgers were announced and available for purchase for $199.99 and quickly sold out. The units are all in red, with some changes from the original model such as: a rechargeable battery charged through USB-C, Bluetooth audio connection, normal buttons along with indicator lights instead of toggle switches, and a plaque to the back commemorating the anniversary. [3] [4] [5] [6] Following its success, on 5 January 2023, Audio-Technica announced a wider re-release of this edition without the commemorative plaque. [7] Now known as the AT-SB727, it keeps the changes introduced in the SB2022 model and is available in yellow, black, and white.

Specifications

ModelAT770AT-SB2022 / AT-SB727 [8]
Release year19832022/2023
Type Belt-drive transcription turntable platterBelt-drive
Platter90 mm aluminiumAluminium
MotorDC, electronically controlledDC, servo
Speeds33+13 and 45 RPM33+13 and 45 RPM
Signal to Noise>50 dB>50 dB
Tone armDynamically balancedDynamically balanced
CartridgeAT103VM
Frequency response30–25000 Hz
Output110 mV per channel (line out); 36 mW per channel (headphones)150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Power4.5 V DC (3 C batteries)DC 3.6 V lithium ion battery (USB-C input)
Battery life12 hours12 hours
Dimensions290 by 99 by 65 millimetres (11.4 in × 3.9 in × 2.6 in)290 by 100 x 70 millimetres
Weight1.2 kilograms (2.6 lb)900 grams (32 oz)

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