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YOU'VE SEEN IT. You've argued about it. You probably thought it was a tiny, alien turntable. THINK AGAIN. This is the Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder, the single most divisive piece of gear to ever spark a full-blown civil war on Avonetics. At a jaw-dropping $1,500, this slick, compact device is either the holy grail of audio engineering or the most ludicrously overpriced toy ever created—and there is NO middle ground. The Avonetics community is in meltdown. One side sees a design masterpiece, a triumph of build quality so perfect they’re ready to sell their car to get one. The other side is calling it a monumental SCAM, a slap in the face to working musicians when cheaper, more powerful alternatives are everywhere. Is it a revolutionary creator tool or just a status symbol for the rich? We’re diving into the vicious debate, exposing the arguments from audiophiles who worship it and the creators who find its price tag absolutely insulting. This isn't just about a recorder; it's about the very soul of gear obsession. Prepare to pick a side. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.
YOU'VE SEEN IT. You've argued about it. You probably thought it was a tiny, alien turntable. THINK AGAIN. This is the Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder, the single most divisive piece of gear to ever spark a full-blown civil war on Avonetics. At a jaw-dropping $1,500, this slick, compact device is either the holy grail of audio engineering or the most ludicrously overpriced toy ever created—and there is NO middle ground. The Avonetics community is in meltdown. One side sees a design masterpiece, a triumph of build quality so perfect they’re ready to sell their car to get one. The other side is calling it a monumental SCAM, a slap in the face to working musicians when cheaper, more powerful alternatives are everywhere. Is it a revolutionary creator tool or just a status symbol for the rich? We’re diving into the vicious debate, exposing the arguments from audiophiles who worship it and the creators who find its price tag absolutely insulting. This isn't just about a recorder; it's about the very soul of gear obsession. Prepare to pick a side. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.