The "Langplattenspieler" (Long Record Player) is a literal, physical interpretation of the term "Long Play" (LP).
The concept is an exercise in deconstruction and absurdity: intentionally overcomplicating a simple mechanism and stretching it out spatially. The design exposes the inner workings typically hidden in a black box. It invites the observer to visually trace the path of the drive belt—a simple foam rubber cord—as it travels through the system, making the mechanics the central spectacle of the piece.
The foundation is a scavenged Monacor DJP-120, stripped down to its bare essentials: the tonearm, pickup, and platter. The original housing, PCB, and motor were discarded.
Since the stock motor lacked the necessary torque to drive the extended belt system, a custom drive solution was implemented. The foam rubber belt is tensioned across 13 bearing-mounted pulleys, creating the signature elongated silhouette between the motor and the turntable.
The new 12V motor requires precise manual adjustment via a laboratory power supply unit. Due to the friction and temperature sensitivity of the belt, the voltage must be fine-tuned between 7 and 9 volts to hit the standard 33 or 45 rpm.
This analog setup offers a unique advantage: it allows for experimental playback speeds far beyond standard limits, enabling audio distortions and soundscapes that a commercial turntable could never produce.