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Overview

The Funk Firm is a UK-based manufacturer of turntables, tonearms, and accessories known for innovative designs emphasizing visual appeal, suspension systems, and performance upgrades. It continues the heritage of Pink Triangle with features like acrylic platters, DC motors, and inverted sapphire bearings, targeting vinyl enthusiasts seeking alternatives to mainstream decks. The brand offers products from entry-level to flagship models, alongside upgrades for Rega and Technics turntables.¹²³⁴

History

The Funk Firm was founded in 2005 by Arthur Khoubessarian, who previously designed turntables under the Pink Triangle brand in the 1980s and 1990s. Pink Triangle introduced radical innovations such as acrylic platters, DC motors, and inverted sapphire bearings that became industry standards. Under The Funk Firm, Khoubessarian refines designs rather than producing numerous new versions, evolving models like the Saffire series and Vector series.²⁴

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Gett! Turntable	Affordable entry-level deck	$800 - $900
Little Super Deck (LSD)	Mid-range performance turntable	$1,900 - $2,000
Flamenca Turntable	Budget-friendly dual-thread design	$900 - $1,500
Saffire III	Flagship high-end turntable	$5,000 - $6,000
Funk Vector IV	Mid-to-high end refined design	$2,000 - $2,500
FX Tonearms (e.g., FXR II, FX3D)	Compatible arms for various budgets	$500 - $2,000
Accessories (Achromat, Houdini)	Upgrades for Rega and Technics	$100 - $500

Manufacturing

Products are designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom by The Funk Firm. The company produces its own turntables, tonearms, and accessories in-house, with a focus on refining established designs rather than mass production. Heritage from Pink Triangle indicates specialized UK production emphasizing innovation like sapphire bearings.²³⁴

Notable Products

Gett! - Affordable turntable with natural bass, open midrange, and complex soundstage, priced around £607 without cartridge.
Little Super Deck (LSD) - Mid-range deck offering vinyl performance at $1,995, available in multiple finishes.
Saffire III - Flagship model with unusual visual design and high performance, priced around 18,900 PLN without arm.
Flamenca - Entry-level turntable under $1,500 featuring dual-thread suspension for improved sound.
Achromat & Houdini - Turntable accessories that enhance vinyl playback on existing decks like Rega and Technics.
FXR II Arm - Tonearm paired with Saffire series, noted for visual and audio design integration.

Reputation

Enthusiasts praise The Funk Firm for innovative, visually distinctive turntables that deliver strong soundstaging, bass, and realism at accessible prices, building on Pink Triangle's legacy. Professionals note careful setup requirements as a drawback, with belt installation sometimes challenging. The brand is viewed positively as a boutique UK alternative pushing design boundaries, though its limited product range reflects a perfectionist approach rather than broad appeal.¹²⁸⁹

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