Name: MINERVA-MARIO BELLINI - GA 45 POP Turntable - Multiple models
Brand: MINERVA-MARIO BELLINI
Rating: 100 (8 reviews)

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The object is an iconic vintage turntable GA 45 Pop, designed by the renowned architect and designer Mario Bellini. Originally produced in 1968 by Minerva in Milan, this portable automatic turntable is an emblematic example of the Space Age design of the era.
Model: GA 45 Pop (also known as Phono Boy when marketed by Grundig).
Operation: Designed for 45 rpm vinyl records, it typically runs on batteries (often two 4.5-volt) to ensure portability.
Materials: Characterized by a housing in bright-colored ABS plastic (such as orange or red in the image) and a chrome-plated metal handle.
Cultural Importance: It is so significant to the history of design that it is included in the MoMA New York permanent collection.

L'oggetto è un iconico mangiadischi vintage GA 45 Pop, disegnato dal celebre architetto e designer Mario Bellini. Prodotto originariamente nel 1968 da Minerva a Milano, questo giradischi portatile automatico è un esempio emblematico del design "Space Age" dell'epoca. 
Modello: GA 45 Pop (noto anche come Phono Boy quando commercializzato da Grundig).
Funzionamento: Progettato per dischi in vinile a 45 giri, funziona tipicamente con batterie (spesso due da 4,5 volt) per garantirne la portabilità.
Materiali: Caratterizzato da una scocca in plastica ABS dai colori vivaci (come l'arancione o il rosso nell'immagine) e una maniglia in metallo cromato.
Importanza Culturale: È talmente rilevante per la storia del design da essere incluso nella collezione permanente del MoMA di New York. 



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MINERVA-MARIO BELLINI - GA 45 POP Turntable - Multiple models

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Minerva-Mario Bellini GA 45 POP portable automatic turntable designed by Mario Bellini in 1968, with an ABS plastic housing and chrome handle, 20 cm high by 22 cm wide by 8 cm deep, weight 1.2 kg; physical condition very good, functional condition not tested.

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Minerva-Mario Bellini GA 45 POP portable automatic turntable designed by Mario Bellini in 1968, with an ABS plastic housing and chrome handle, 20 cm high by 22 cm wide by 8 cm deep, weight 1.2 kg; physical condition very good, functional condition not tested.

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