Technabob » walnut http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 20:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Amadana Bookshelf Stereo: Retro Looks, Modern Features http://technabob.com/blog/2007/08/26/amadana-bookshelf-stereo-retro-looks-modern-features/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/08/26/amadana-bookshelf-stereo-retro-looks-modern-features/#comments Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:27:24 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/08/26/amadana-bookshelf-stereo-retro-looks-modern-features/ This stereo system from Japan’s Amadana may look like something out of the 1970s, but it’s actually quite contemporary under the hood.

amadana dda134 stereo

Amadana’s DDA-134 compact stereo system has decidedly retro-looking walnut wood enclosures for the speakers, receiver and DVD player, but on the inside, the system is reasonably modern (although certainly not cutting edge).

Designed for use in smaller home theater setups, the system offers a wide variety of surround processing modes, including Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, providing simulated surround sound from just two speakers. There’s also support for Dolby Pro-Logic II and Dolby Headphone modes for virtual surround through your headset. If you’d rather have real surround, the amp can power center channel and surround speakers, and offers a pre-amp output for a powered subwoofer too

amadana dda134 side

The receiver unit has several digital audio inputs, but very little in the way of video switching capabilities. The system’s progressive-scan DVD player has an elegant slot-loading drive mechanism and both component and Japanese D4 video connectors (no HDMI though.) When you buy the complete system bundle, Amadana also includes a matching retro-cool universal remote control.

The high-end looks of this system will cost you some serious green though. Retail price for the system with just two speakers is ¥168,000, which works out to about $1448 USD.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2007/08/26/amadana-bookshelf-stereo-retro-looks-modern-features/feed/ 3 The World’s Most Dangerous CD Player http://technabob.com/blog/2007/02/10/the-worlds-most-dangerous-cd-player/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/02/10/the-worlds-most-dangerous-cd-player/#comments Sat, 10 Feb 2007 13:59:34 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/02/10/the-worlds-most-dangerous-cd-player/ This minimal CD player design looks really beautiful on the surface, with a case made from solid walnut and matching speakers to go with it. The design actually exposes half of the CD during playback, which seems highly impractical and downright dangerous.

cd saw

While it certainly looks cool to have the CD stick out of the player, I wouldn’t want to accidentally bump into a disc rotating at 500+ revolutions per minute. The photo doesn’t show it, but I’m pretty sure the CD player wouldn’t look so slick once it’s splattered with blood from your amputated fingers.

Fortunately, the design

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2007/02/10/the-worlds-most-dangerous-cd-player/feed/ 1 Fabric LED Clock Changes With Your Decor http://technabob.com/blog/2007/01/31/fabric-led-clock-changes-with-your-decor/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/01/31/fabric-led-clock-changes-with-your-decor/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:49:16 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/01/31/fabric-led-clock-changes-with-your-decor/ This cool new desktop alarm clock lets you integrate it into your environment by providing interchangeable fabric face panels.

fabric alarm clock

The clock features a walnut wood and stainless steel case with a special frame that lets you easily replace the face with any fabric of your choice (it includes 3 swatches in the box for you to get started with.) Just don’t use anything too opaque or the numbers might not show through. Unfortunately, there’s no pricing or availability information yet, so check back for any updates.

[via UberReview]

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