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Holbo Air Bearing Turntable and Tonearm Package Mk2 model. Made in Slovenia, separate power supply/air pump (whisper quiet!) which supports the tangential arm AND platter. Suits quality lower compliance cartridges up to approx 10g weight. Fully adjustable for level, azimuth and VTA (on the fly) and, in my experience, takes roughly 1 hour tops to set up the cartridge optimally. All tools for doing so are included as are all packing materials. Includes custom dust cover Can demonstrate. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Cash, EFT Region/State: (SA) South Australia/Australia By
A genuinely notable deck: Holbo’s air-bearing design is rare, and new Australian pricing has sat around A$12,000 without cartridge, with current dealer ask around A$9,500 for the MkII package. That puts A$5,650 in very attractive territory for a like-new unit — comfortably below typical used-market expectations and closer to a strong buy than a merely fair price.
What you’re buying is a high-mass, belt-driven table with a linear-tracking air-bearing arm, a combo known for very clean tracking, low friction, and a spacious, highly resolved presentation. The upside here is obvious if the listing is complete: custom cover, original pump/power setup, and a clean one-owner style history would all add confidence. I’d only push for a careful check on pump noise, full air system operation, and any missing proprietary bits, because those matter more than cosmetic wear on this design.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Holbo is a Slovenian audio manufacturer founded by Bostjan Holc, whose name forms the company's acronym. The brand entered the market relatively recently as an artisan operation, establishing itself with a singular, meticulously engineered product rather than a broad portfolio. Holc spent less than three years developing the company's flagship offering, reflecting a philosophy of focused innovation over diversification.
The brand is exclusively known for its airbearing turntable system, a novel design that eliminates all metal-to-metal contact between moving mechanical components. The turntable features a 5 kg aluminum platter suspended on an air cushion, paired with an integral linear tracking tonearm that also incorporates airbearing technology. This approach aims to remove friction and micro-vibrations entirely, allowing vinyl playback to reveal music with exceptional clarity, dynamics, and harmonic continuity. The system operates via an external compressor, which can be positioned remotely due to its operational noise.
Holbo occupies a distinctly high-end, boutique niche within the turntable market. Priced at approximately $7,900, the system attracts discerning analog enthusiasts and collectors seeking cutting-edge engineering rather than conventional designs. Professional reviewers consistently praise its detailed, noise-free performance and the compelling musicality it extracts from vinyl, positioning Holbo as a specialist manufacturer for those prioritizing sonic purity and innovative technology over brand recognition or product breadth.
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