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chrisbmx116
Yeah, me too.
Beogram 4000 is considered to be one of Jacob Jensen's most fundamental designs and is a fine example of his purist approach. One of the most-awarded industrial designs in the world and an example of both technical and aesthetic breakthroughs in one product...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHlArr-CWdA
Two things I love: the illuminated logo on the second arm with the photocell that 'sees' the record and its size / track breaks; and it's dance-proof (part of those groovy Danes' original concept) thanks to the heavy zinc chassis, suspended on leaf springs, and isolation system.
(Don't get me started on Dieter Rams / Braun. #designgeek )