SOTA Sound Inventions

About SOTA Sound Inventions

SOTA Sound Inventions is one of America's longest-standing hi-fi audio brands, founded in 1979 and known for manufacturing high-performance audiophile turntables. Originally established as SOTA (State of the Art) in Oakland, California, the company has evolved over decades, integrating innovative materials and precise electronic control systems to refine its classic designs. Now based in Delavan, Wisconsin and operated by Christan Griego and Donna Bodinet, SOTA offers a diverse range of turntables—such as the Sapphire, Nova, Cosmos, Quasar, Escape, and Moonbeam models—emphasizing in-house manufacturing, build quality, and customizable finishes. Renowned in the audio community for their sonic fidelity and longevity, SOTA products are considered benchmarks among audiophile classics.