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When Ivor Tiefenbrun debuted the Linn turntable in 1973, he sent shock waves through the music world. The device quickly won favor among audiophiles due to its superior sonic qualities, among other attributes. Plus, it was purpose-built for modularity: Customers who bought an LP12 in the ’70s can still improve their machines with any of the more than 50 mechanical and electrical upgrades released over the past half century.

Former Apple design chief Jony Ive with Gilad Tiefenbrun, Linn’s current CEO and Ivor’s son, teamed up to create a limited-edition record player in honor of Linn’s 50th anniversary.