Korg handytraxx tube Portable Record Player with Nutube Vacuum Tube Technology

Korg handytraxx tube Overview

Designed for audiophiles and professional DJs, the KORG handytraxx tube is a portable record player with built-in stereo speakers, a portable design, and battery operation. The handytraxx tube delivers a rich, warm sound experience wherever you go.

Each component has been meticulously crafted to prioritize sound quality, including an aluminum die-cast platter for precise and stable rotation, a balanced tone arm featuring an MM cartridge, and a phono amp powered by Korg’s innovative Nutube next-generation vacuum tube. Unlike the average turntable, the handytraxx tube maximizes sound quality with the warmth of a triode vacuum tube and incorporates unique features, while remaining remarkably compact.

Outstanding Sound Quality

• The handytraxx tube goes beyond standard turntables to deliver an elevated listening experience with a compact form. Its aluminum die-cast platter ensures precise and stable rotation, enabling accurate and consistent playback of your favorite records.
  
• To achieve superior rotational stability, the player uses a belt-drive system complemented by specially developed software that constantly monitors pitch and speed, maintaining optimal performance.
  
• Key elements that influence sound quality, such as the needle and cartridge, have been meticulously designed.
  
• The universal-type tone arm features a replaceable headshell, allowing users to experiment with different cartridges and sound profiles.
  
• The adjustable counterweight ensures precise needle pressure, accommodating cartridges with a recommended pressure of 4 grams or lower.
  
• Shipped with a pre-installed JICO J44A 7 MM-type cartridge, the handytraxx tube offers dynamic, powerful bass and excellent tracking performance right out of the box. Users can also enjoy the flexibility of upgrading to other MM or ceramic cartridges for customized sound.
  
• The handytraxx tube provides customizable bass and treble controls with carefully designed frequency bands, letting users easily create their desired sound. These controls maximize the tonal richness of analog records, enhancing the unique characteristics of each track. The built-in stereo speakers are designed to deliver a flat response with optimal volume, ensuring clear and balanced audio for an immersive listening experience anywhere.

Phono Equalizer with Next-Generation Tube Performance

• At the heart of the handytraxx tube is its integrated phono amplifier, featuring Korg’s innovative Nutube vacuum tube technology. This next-generation design not only enriches the audio with warm harmonics but also adds a lifelike depth and clarity to every record.
  
• Vacuum tubes, once a staple in high-quality audio, are becoming increasingly rare and expensive due to the decline in supporting technologies. Recognizing this, Korg developed the Nutube vacuum tube to bring a modern solution to the timeless appeal of vacuum tube sound.
  
• The phono equalizer within the handytraxx tube plays an indispensable role in achieving exceptional sound quality.
  
• Designed to bring out the original sound of your records, it adds pleasant harmonics characteristic of vacuum tubes for a rich, immersive sonic experience.
  
• The TUBE control allows you to fine-tune the harmonics, letting you find the perfect tonal balance to suit your listening preferences.
  
• Built directly into the handytraxx tube, this phono amplifier ensures both convenience and performance, with the option to connect to a typical stereo system via line output or use dedicated phono output jacks for audio enthusiasts who prefer their own external equalizers, catering to both casual listeners and devoted vinyl aficionados.

Take Vinyl Anywhere

• Portability is a key feature of the handytraxx tube. With a footprint similar to an A3 sheet of paper and a weight of just 6.5 lb (without batteries), it’s designed to accompany you wherever your music takes you.
  
• Power the unit via an AC adapter or six AA batteries, making it versatile and convenient for use at home or on the go.
  
• The included dust cover provides protection and ensures the player is always ready for use, whether it’s set up permanently in your room or taken on your travels.
  
• The unit includes stereo speakers (with an on/off switch) and a headphone jack, so you can enjoy listening to records, even when it’s late at night.

Convert Vinyl to Digital

The handytraxx tube enables you to preserve your favorite records in digital format. By connecting the player to a computer with a USB cable, you can use audio recording software, such as Audacity, to digitize your vinyl collection. This feature lets you enjoy the warmth of vinyl, even when you're on the move, transferring your digitized tracks to portable audio players for easy access.