A Paris-based creative studio has announced a minimalist turntable with controls streamlined to just a play button and a volume knob. Waiting For Ideas PP-1 short for Plug and Play doesnt even have a visible tonearm, and its made from a solid block of anodized aluminum requiring about 12 weeks of production time to manufacture. That makes it easier to understand why the PP-1 has a 5,800 (around $6,012) price tag.Although companies like ELP of Japan sell turntables that swap needles and tonearms for laser pickups, the PP-1 does feature more traditional record player hardware. The studio worked with a company called Miniot that created a similarly minimal turntable lacking a visible tonearm. Waiting for Ideas adapted Miniots technology so that the PP-1s inverted cartridge and stylus are hidden behind a closing door system and kept out of sight when theres no record sitting on its platter.Even without a record, the PP-1s stylus and cartridge are hidden behind a pair of metal doors that open and close. Image: Waiting For IdeasTheres also no speed control dial on the PP-1. Miniots technology can automatically detect if a record needs to be played at 33 or 45 RPM, and constantly recalculates the speed of the motor to ensure optimal playback at all times.Its not only a striking piece of design, its also a high-quality turntable. But if youre a vinyl enthusiast, youll need to remember to place your records upside down on the PP-1 to hear the tracks you want.Looking for a (nearly) complete sound system? The PP-1 can be paired with a matching set of passive speakers, but youll need to bring your own amplifier. Image: Waiting For IdeasPower is supplied by a single 5V USB-C port, and the PP-1 features just a single 3.5-millimeter audio jack for connecting it to either active or passive speakers that require an additional amplifier.If youre looking for a complete sound system, Waiting For Ideas has also created a set of passive 85-decibel 80W speakers matching the dimensions of the PP-1. Theyre now available for preorder for 3,200 (around $3,320) and will take 12 weeks to make. Youll just need to budget for a separate amplifier because the studio unfortunately doesnt make a matching one of those.See More: