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Mag-Lev Audio ML-1
Notable chiefly for its genuinely unusual levitating platter, the ML-1 is far more than a novelty: it is a capable, quiet, well-built turntable. At £2,500, though, the price looks fair rather than a bargain. Comparable UK used asking evidence sits at £2,500, while its original pricing and rarity make firm transactions difficult to benchmark; this is not obviously overpriced, but it is not a clear steal either.
The appeal is real: the 2.2 kg suspended platter, carbon tonearm, precise speed sensing, automatic end-of-side lift and backup power system give it impressive engineering and a memorable ownership experience. Reviews praise its low noise, stable tracking and smooth, musical presentation. Confirm that the levitation sequence, support feet, backup system and automatic lift all work correctly, and check for the original platter mat, adapter, cables, counterweight and manual. Complete, genuinely excellent-condition examples can justify £2,500; otherwise, negotiate.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
MAG-LEV Audio is a Slovenian audio company founded in 2016, emerging from Ljubljana’s design and engineering community. The brand was led by co-founders including Davorin Furlan, Tomaž Pegan and industrial designer Dejan Kos, and gained international attention through crowdfunding before establishing production in Nova Gorica.
Rather than offering a broad catalogue of electronics, MAG-LEV Audio is known primarily for the ML1, a magnetic-levitation turntable introduced as the world’s first production record player with a floating platter. Its design combines magnetic suspension, electronic platter control and a sculptural, integrated plinth, with playback at 33 and 45 rpm. The company is not principally associated with amplifiers, loudspeakers, DACs, headphones or cables.
MAG-LEV occupies a distinctive niche between high-end analogue audio and industrial design. The ML1 is a premium, statement-making product aimed at vinyl enthusiasts who value engineering theatre and visual originality as much as conventional component discretion. Its limited product range and unusual technology make it a boutique brand rather than a mainstream hi-fi manufacturer. Company status and ongoing availability should be checked carefully, however, as MAG-LEV entered receivership in 2021.
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