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Earlyadopters’ the Audio System Controlled by Metal Rods, Not Knobs or Buttons

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We’ve featured a number of unusual finds from Korea’s EarlyAdopter over the years, but this is the first time I’ve seen them come out with their own electronic hardware. While it might look like some sort of strange antennae or musical instrument, this otherworldly-looking device is actually a complete audio…

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March 1st, 2010 by: Technabob

Arch Audio T2 Vacuum Tube Radio Plays Am, Fm, Mp3, Wma

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I was making the regular rounds of my favorite Asian technology sites when I came across this intriguing hybrid of modern and classic technologies.

The Arch Audio T2 radio combines the warm analog sounds of a tube-based amplifier with the modern digital sounds of MP3 and WMA files. The radio…

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May 19th, 2009 by: Technabob

Brionvega Rr227 Retro 1960s Radio Gets 21st Century Renovation With Mp3, Sd and USB

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The neo-modern design of this BrionVega desktop radio harkens back to a sixties’ Italian design aesthetic. Maybe that’s because it’s actually based on a radio the company actually made back in 1965 in Italy.

BrionVega’s RR227 is a modern-day update of Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper’s classic RR127 radio, which…

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April 13th, 2009 by: Technabob

Retrolicious: Areaware 2b Radio

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Areaware’s 2B Radio lets you enjoy the “big, warm, radiant sound” that can only be produced by vacuum tubes, along with a Braun-inspired minimalist design.

Aside from an AM & FM internal antenna, the 2B Radio also has an aux input and a recording output, so you can pair it…

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March 20th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Crosley Nomad Portable Radio: Retro Look, Modern Sound

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When I talk about retro tech, I’m usually going on about stuff from the late 1970s or early 1980s since those were the years that really defined me as the geek that I am today. The 1930s, on the other hand, are just a wee bit before my time. But…

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February 7th, 2009 by: Technabob

Sonoro Stardust: Now That’S What I Call a Crystal Radio

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If you’re into sparkly things, this new radio from Sonoro is sure to catch your eye.

The top-of-the-line Elements Stardust clock radio is adorned with nearly 4,000 hand-placed Swarovski crystals, making the case sparkle and shine like diamonds. The Elements features a digital AM/FM tuner, alarm clock with a dimmable…

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January 9th, 2009 by: Technabob

Oregon Scientific Projection Alarm Clocks Look Sharp

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These digital alarm clocks from Oregon Scientific offer up a bold modern design that’s sure to look great on your bedside table.

Featuring a striking black and white case with a futuristic, bright orange-on-black display, there’s no way you’ll miss one of these clocks when you roll over in the…

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April 7th, 2008 by: Technabob

Lexon Jet Clocks Tell Time With a Modern Flair

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I’m absolutely bonkers for these gorgeous new digital clocks from British industrial designer Theo Williams. The LEXON Jet series of clocks feature a bold electroluminescent backlit dot matrix display that’s really really easy to read.

In addition to telling time, day and date, the Jet wall clock also features a…

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March 24th, 2008 by: Technabob

Jvc Dual iPod Dock for Conjoined Twins

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Whether you’re literally joined at the hip to your brother or sister, or you and your significant other are just inseparable, have I got an iPod dock for you. I guess that JVC has decided that the market for the multiple iPod household is growing enough to warrant the creation…

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January 6th, 2008 by: Technabob

Cue Acoustics to Offer Stylish iPod Tabletop Radio

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This new tabletop radio from upstart Cue Acoustics certainly has a winning look. The Cue Radio features a minimal, modern industrial design and a bright, easy-to-read backlit display.

The Cue Radio will offer a digital AM/FM tuner with RDS track and station display, dual alarms, and a built-in iPod dock…

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January 5th, 2008 by: Technabob

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