Portable, Hi-fi Luxury Vinyl Listening

As streaming platforms and the digital domain increasingly expand to demand our time and attention, it can feel like distance is created between ourselves and the enriching quality of the musical art that we enjoy. With the handytraxx 1bit, Korg has leveraged boundary-pushing technology to reimagine how we listen to and engage with the tunes we love in a bid to instill a more personal, valuable listening experience. This powerful, portable record player has everything you need to bring bona fide vinyl listening with you wherever you go: a belt-drive system, DC servo motor, integrated phono amplifier, and versatile power-operation options. For Sweetwater’s vinyl collectors, Korg’s state-of-the-art medley of Nutube technology and lauded AudioGate 4 music-conversion software are what truly distinguishes the handytraxx 1bit from its contemporaries, delivering a fine-tunable tone of tube-driven harmonic character that conjures the aural aesthetics of analog hi-fi character. With flexible playback options and 2-channel USB audio supplemented by built-in speakers and a preinstalled Jico MM (Moving Magnet) cartridge, historic, time-tested sound is always on tap and ready to be enjoyed wherever the tone winds take you.

Note: The tonearm of Korg’s handytraxx 1bit features a universal design. Replacing the headshell or replacing the cartridge with an alternative MM option or a ceramic cartridge is possible. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer with any questions or concerns.

AudioGate 4: premium sonic preservation and unrivaled fidelity

With all its Nutube tone and onboard sound-shaping tools, the handytraxx 1bit offers everything you need to wield the wonders of vinyl listening anywhere. However, Korg understands that digital and vinyl playback are two sides of the same preferential coin and are not mutually exclusive. To this end, the handytraxx 1bit comes with Korg’s industry-leading AudioGate 4 software. This music-conversion powerhouse boasts recording and playback support at uncompromising degrees of sonic transparency and preservation. Using the USB 2.0 Type-B port, outgoing sound is masterfully captured with astounding clarity, supporting PCM audio up to 192kHz/24-bit and 1-bit DSD audio up to 5.6MHz, all in full-stereo wonder. Once your tracks are recorded into AudioGate 4, flexible file-conversion options allow you to tailor your library to suit your digital listening preferences, from MP3s and WAVs to FLAC and DSD files, with all the analog-style warmth intact. This includes any contouring, EQ, or Tube tone shaping you impart, further personalizing your sounds and listening options. Whether you’re recording with AudioGate 4 or need the summary vinyl-listening luxury to make its way through a connected digital system, the handytraxx 1bit has you covered.

Flexible Nutube-fueled fidelity

To deliver classic character and hi-fi heft, Korg outfitted the handytraxx 1bit with an essential vinyl-playback component: a Nutube vacuum tube. As a part of the record player’s integrated phono amp, Korg’s cutting-edge Nutube is built upon the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) technology that Japan’s Noritake Itron Corporation first developed back in 1966. Compared to conventional vacuum tubes, Nutube has a smaller footprint in terms of both power consumption and physical size. At the same time, its genuine triode structure delivers the smoldering warmth, distinctive depth, and characteristic charm of a standard vacuum tube. For the handytraxx 1bit, the Nutube not only enriches your sound and captures the historic magic of analog playback, but also features a dedicated Tube control. This functionality allows you to fine-tune and refine the harmonic presence of your listening experience, offering up to 6dB of gain, tailored to suit your sound.

Jico-driven playback precision

Right out of the box, the Korg handytraxx is ready to roll with a preinstalled MM cartridge from Jico, a world-renowned designer and developer of turntable cartridges and styli for all manners of DJing, turntablism, beat juggling, and casual listening. The included J44 A7 stereo cartridge features a conical stylus that hosts a spherical, 0.7mm synthetic-diamond tip alongside an aluminum cantilever and an immense 20Hz–20kHz frequency-response range. Taken together, you’re treated to robust basses, powerful presence, and a wealth of dynamic range, culminating in a detailed soundstage that’s amplified by the laser-focused tracking and precision of the cartridge’s cantilever.

Hi-fi sound, honed to suit

From collections of classics to contemporary releases, the Korg handytraxx 1bit lets you enjoy and discover tracks via vinyl playback in virtually any environment, the way you want to hear them. An onboard 2-band EQ provides individual controls for the Bass and Treble registers, allowing you to shape and contour your output to fit your setup. What’s more, the frequency bands of each parameter have been methodically designed to maximize your playback pliability, specifically with vinyl records. A trio of selectable playback speeds — 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm — is bolstered by the inclusion of an EP adapter, making almost any vinyl imaginable an eligible entry in your on-the-go record repertoire.

Crafted with flexible yet focused foundations

Concealed within the handytraxx 1bit’s robust, portable chassis is a wealth of sonic enhancement appointments that have been meticulously selected to secure solid, high-quality playback possibilities. The belt-drive system and DC servo motor undergird a die-cast aluminum platter, with proprietary, cutting-edge Korg software constantly monitoring pitch and playback speed. This guarantees rock-solid reliability, super-stable rotation, and unwavering precision, resulting in the full breadth of your music being faithfully preserved. Suppose the handytraxx 1bit’s built-in speakers or headphone output aren’t needed for the job. In that case, the integrated phono amplifier is ready for both Phono and Line playback options — just select your preference and seamlessly synchronize your system with this mobility-minded music machine.

A truly listen-anywhere opportunity

You’d be forgiven for questioning how “portable” this portable record player really is, especially considering the sensitivity of the medium. However, you can rest assured that Korg crafted the handytraxx 1bit to be fully capable of on-the-go listening. The rock-solid chassis features a completely removable dust cover that effortlessly locks into place, completing an ergonomically sculpted handle that makes it easy to transport. An included AC adapter and five types of replacement plugs ensure you can plug in and play out wherever you’d like; your option for battery-powered operation lets you go completely power-cable-free — all you need is six double-A batteries! With additional security mechanisms to keep your platter or EP adapter in place, as well as a detailed, adjustable counterweight that’s teeming with satisfying tactility, the Korg handytraxx 1bit is your key to unlocking powerful, portable record-playing possibilities.

Korg handytraxx 1bit Features:

Portable record player channels an icon reimagined with modern performance appointments
All-in-one engineering brings high-quality playback to any environment
Pre-mounted headshell and preinstalled Jico cartridge ensure premium fidelity and superior tracking-force accuracy
Built-in Nutube supplies up to 6dB of adjustable gain, imbuing your sounds with rich analog harmonics and smoldering aural textures
Belt-drive system and DC servo motor utilize cutting-edge self-monitoring technologies for reliable, ultra-stable playback speed, rotation, pitch, and performance
Included EP adapter and 3 rotation speeds mean all your records are ready to roll at 33-1/3, 45, or 78 rpm
Integrated phono amplifier and selectable Line/Phono output options mean seamless integration with virtually any listening arrangement
2-band EQ features frequency bands specially tuned to maximize your sound-shaping capabilities with vinyl records
Built-in speakers, 3.5mm headphone output, and stereo RCA output let you enjoy tracks however you desire
Ergonomic form factor and removable dust cover let you pack up and go with minimal time and zero hassle
Included AudioGate 4 music-conversion software captures audio up to PCM 192kHz/24-bit and DSD up to 5.6MHz/1-bit
USB 2.0 port accommodates 2-channel sound and high-fidelity audio for digital playback systems or recording to your device