Soulines

Overview

Soulines is a Serbian manufacturer of high-end turntables and tonearms, specializing in mechanically driven designs that emphasize vibration and resonance control through CNC-machined components and materials like aluminum, acrylic, and Delrin.¹²⁵ The brand positions itself in the affordable high-end segment of the audiophile market, with products featuring custom elements such as unipivot tonearms and bespoke clamps for improved performance.¹³ It has gained attention for setups praised for smooth mids, authoritative bass, and spacious soundstages in reviews.³

History

Soulines originated as TT Recycled, a company focused on turntable recycling, upgrading, and redesigning record players, before transitioning to designing and selling its own models after private commissions.¹ In 2011, following success at the Belgrade Hi-Files show, it launched the Hermes DCX turntable for worldwide sales.⁶ The company continues under founder Igor Gligorov, a mechanical engineer with music and sound engineering background, with recent models like the tt9 in 2024 and tt23 planned for 2026.¹²

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are handcrafted in Serbia using CNC-machined aluminum components from solid billets, along with acrylic and Delrin for resonance control.¹²⁸ Manufacturing involves individually produced parts rather than mass production to ensure optimal fit and performance.¹

Notable Products

• tt9 - Compact twin-speed turntable with KiVi M3 tonearm compatibility, priced at £3,990 including dust cover and clamp.
• tt23 - New model debuting in 2026, using Fibonacci-inspired design for damping, made from acrylic, Delrin, and aluminum.
• KiVi M3 Tonearm - One-piece unipivot bearing tonearm available separately for £2,090.
• Hermes DCX - Early worldwide model launched after 2011 Belgrade Hi-Files show success.
• tt42 - Top-tier turntable featured on the company website.

Reputation

Soulines turntables receive praise from reviewers for outperforming more expensive competitors in sound quality, with strengths in smooth mids, bass authority, clarity, and soundstage.³ Enthusiasts note the innovative use of materials and geometry for resonance reduction.¹² The brand is seen as a rising Serbian Hi-Fi player re-entering markets like the UK with accessible high-end options.¹⁴ Criticisms are limited in available coverage, focusing mainly on high pricing relative to 'affordable' claims.¹