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How to Buy a Vintage Stereo That Looks as Good as It Sounds
A 1970s hi-fi system can improve the sound of your music and the look of your home. As the saying goes, “They don't make ’em like they used to.”
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The Defunct Hi-Fi Brands Any True Audiophile Would Remember
Gone but not forgotten, these extinct hi-fi brands used to make great audio components like speakers, stereos and more.
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U-Turn Audio launches the next generation of Orbit turntables | Digital Trends
U-Turn Audio's popular line of Orbit turntables has gotten its first revamp in a decade. It includes an upgraded tonearm, automatic speed control, and more.
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How the Sony Walkman changed everything
The Sony Walkman precipitated the rise of MP3 and audio players that allow us to revel in our own private auditory worlds.
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Retro cassette players for people who like it old-school
Cassette tapes are making a comeback, probably because you can’t beat them for making a mixtape or recording the weird things you hear on the radio.
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This is what Samsung’s bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live will look like in your ears - The Verge
A new leak shows more angles of Samsung’s next wireless earbuds and their very unique style. The Galaxy Buds Live might also feature active noise cancellation.
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Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones may let you pair more than one device - The Verge
New leaks have surfaced on the internet strongly hinting that Sony’s WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones may include some new features on an otherwise fantastic product.
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Everything You Need To Know About Investing In A Record Player
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Don’t bother with AirPods when these $200 Sony earbuds are down to $84
“WF1000XBM1” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as “AirPods,” but Sony’s true wireless buds do have a few things going for them. First, they sound fantastic.…
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Apple AirPods Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM3: Battle of the best ANC buds
For a while, Sony's WF-1000XM3 stood alone as the only true wireless earbuds to offer active noise cancellation. But Apple's AirPods Pro are now here and they match the Sonys almost perfectly on a price and features basis. But which ones have the features
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Audio-Technica's $99 true wireless earbuds sound amazing
Audio-Technica is no stranger to the true wireless game, and at IFA this week, the company debuted two new models. For me, the $99 ATH-CK3TW is the more compell...
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Don’t sneer at this Bluetooth-enabled Walkman clone
Back to the future
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Man Restoring a Classic Synthesizer Goes On a 9-Hour Acid Trip After Accidentally Touching LSD-Covered Knob
There are plenty of wild rumors, mythologies, and eyebrow-raising stories from the long history of music, including claims that parts of synthesizers designed by electronic music pioneer Don Buchla had been dipped in LSD. But as engineer Eliot Curtis rece
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The Elvis is the cutest retro-inspired Bluetooth speaker I’ve seen | Yanko Design
With a retro name and a personality to match, the Xiaomi Elvis Atomic is adorably small, and is styled to look like a miniature memento or trophy, rather than a Bluetooth speaker. Its design pulls inspiration from the turntable, and looks like it belongs somewhere in Fallout 76, according to Mike Chua.
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The best smart speakers for 2019
Smart speakers add convenience to your life, and these are the best right now
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Apple AirPods upgrade: Two reasons 2nd-gen AirPods are worth it - SlashGear
Apple's new AirPods are here, and while there are several obvious reasons to upgrade, for me it's the small - but important - details that have my finger
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The best true wireless earbuds for 2019
If you can't stand the tangle of cords, or you're just excited about completely wireless earbuds, you're going to need some help separating the wheat from the chaff. Our list serves up the best in true wireless earbuds, from sweatproof work
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Samsung Galaxy Buds last an hour longer than AirPods on a single charge
In addition to the Galaxy S10, Samsung announced Galaxy Buds. The new wireless earbuds last an hour longer than Apple's AirPods on a single charge.
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Crosley to unleash tiny, three-inch record player for Record Store Day
Crosley Radio has come out with another trend-setting record player. However, this one is tiny. So that means it’s cuter.
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Are retro Bush turntables worth buying? – Which? News
Which? reviews retro and vintage-looking turntables from Bush, GPO, Ion, Crosley, Lenco and Project to see which have the best sound quality and features, including the retro Bush Classic Turntable and ProJect RPM1.
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Blue Microphones sells to Logitech for $117 million
As the market for equipment needed by podcasters, streamers and other content creators grows, Blue Microphones has become a trusted and well-known name. Now Log...
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This guy uses old vinyl records to make gorgeous Bluetooth speakers
Industrial engineer Jeff Davis is selling customizable Bluetooth speakers made from old records — you can even submit your own artwork or request an album.
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RokBlok Wireless Record Player Gets Wrecked on Reddit
Redditors are destroying a Kickstarter-backed wireless record player after one user posted a video demonstrating its laughably terrible quality.
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Cassette tapes are back, kind of
Add the surprise return of the cassette tape to the long list of why the last couple of years have been some of the strangest in recent memory. After a number..
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A Gift Guide For The Music Lover In Your Life
From headphones, record players, box sets and portable keyboards, we've got you covered on clutch picks for that one music obsessive.
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The 15 best new turntables of 2017 for every budget
Best turntables 2017? Whether you're after an entry-level deck or an audiophile performer, here's your guide to the best budget, mid-range & high-end decks.
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A LEGO Record Player Could Become a Reality | Mental Floss
To provide LEGO fans with a double dose of nostalgia, LEGO Ideas community member Speederrider has designed a working record player constructed from the tiny childhood toys.
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This $409 record player is ready for the future
Seed, by HYM Originals, has it all.
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Looking for New Headphones? Try a Set From Across the Pond
When asked to point out the hotbeds of audio innovation on a map, the casual headphone buyer probably wouldn't finger the United Kingdom.
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Reel-to-Reel Tape Matures as a Viable Format at RMAF 2016 | Analog Planet
This short video makes the point that reel-to-reel tape has finally become a viable playback format if you have the cash to play. The refurbished machines are costly and the tapes @15 IPS are pricey at more than $400 each. But now that the majors are open
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Spiral Groove’s Revolution turntable offers ultra high-end sound and a price to match
With its Revolution Turntable, shipping now, Spiral Groove is offering a combination of premium build and materials along with a price tag to match.
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Deals on Vintage Turntables - Gear Patrol
We scoured the web to find great vintage turntables available for sale right now — including one designed by Dieter Rams.
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7 Ways to Up Your Streaming-Music Game
Products to help you get the most out of your digital sound – no matter which service you use
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These headphones mold to your exact ear shape in 60 seconds
Audiophiles will lose their minds over these custom-fit Revols earbuds.
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Fans scramble for iPod Classic, the music player Apple killed off | Technology | The Guardian
Two months after model discontinued, fans pay up to four times more for last gadgets
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Gift Guide: 9 Retro Presents for the Hipster in Your Life | WIRED
Giving exemplars of modern technology as gifts is pretty much like going to see Arcade Fire now. I mean, you wouldn't. So just buy these gifts instead.
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Six of the best noise-cancelling headphones to silence the commute | Technology | Observer.co.uk
With so many choices, picking a new set of noise-cancelling headphones for the train, plane or car journey without over- or under-paying, is difficult. Here’s a guide to a few solid options. By Samuel…
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The history of the Walkman: 35 years of iconic music players
We take portable music for granted these days. Any commuter in any big city in the world is more likely than not to have a pair of earbuds or headphones on as they walk, bike, or ride to their...
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Crosley CR8006A Songbird Radio Speaker - Urban Outfitters
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