Many decades ago, style and class were always at the center of every great design. Today, we tend to focus a little more on the functionality, but there are still a few tech artists who abide by the old rules. Take this stereo/entertainment console by Blake Tovin and Matt Richmond. It has been handcrafted from solid […]
Retro Tech Clocks to Go
September 18, 2014 by
Clocks have become such a modern convenience, they are often appreciated best when they are a conversation piece on display for your enjoyment. So, if you are in the market for a clock, you might as well make the most of it. The modern clock is so meticulous and sterile, I think many of you […]
RP10 Skeletal Turntable by Rega Research
July 10, 2014 by
Building a better mouse trap takes more than just a bigger slice of cheese. Rega Research has taken apart the standard turntable of yesteryear, and redesigned it using only the essentials of style and performance. The reason for its skeletal carbon fiber plinth, is to free the music to travel to your ears. This is […]
Grovemade Takes Your iPhone Back to Nature
July 3, 2014 by
Back in May, we reviewed the Grovemade iPhone dock and absolutely loved it. This month we have the ultimate accessory to go along with that dock. It is an iPhone case made of (you guessed it) 100% wood. Now, I will admit that I am guilty of having purchased many plastic and silicone cases over […]
Manly Distractions – Retro-Tech Stereos
June 14, 2014 by
Vinyl is the real deal. I’ve always felt like, until you buy the vinyl record, you don’t really own the album. And it’s not just me or a little pet thing or some kind of retro romantic thing from the past. It is still alive.” -Jack White Check out More Awesome Retro Tech Here.
HUVr Board Brings ‘Back To The Future’ To 2014
March 4, 2014 by
Cue the DeLorean, as host Christopher Lloyd introduces us to the skateboard of the future. Many of us first caught a glimpse of it back in 1989 in the film, Back To The Future Part 2: It is called the HUVr board, and will be available in December 2014. All we can say is–it’s about […]
iHome iP4 iPod/iPhone Speaker Dock Boombox
October 27, 2013 by
The only problem with the classic style boombox is that they were both extremely heavy and mediocre sounding. So, if you were to update such a masterpiece, you would naturally keep the style and carry bar; upgrade the technology, and leave off the tape deck. The iP4 is a retro-tech sound dock for your iPhone […]
What a Modern Record Console Should Look Like
September 28, 2013 by
The Modern Record Console by Symbol Audio is their flagship audio player. It features two 15-watt tube amps, two 6.5″ drivers, and an 8″ subwoofer. The entire unit is crafted with an eclectic use of sculptured metal, Walnut, and carbon fiber. We could say a lot more about the craftsmanship of this device. However, we’ll […]
Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker
September 28, 2013 by
Retro-tech is a thing of beauty when it is packaged in classic Marshall box, with an old-school cloth grill, and gold/chrome analog knobs. This one may look old from the outside, but on the inside it includes 80-watts of bluetooth enabled splendor. However, the old cats can also plug it into their turntable or tape […]
Denon N7 Streaming Receiver
August 26, 2013 by
Got a pair of vintage speakers just lying around; not doing anything useful? Why not give them a buddy, in the form of an updated Denon N7 Streaming Receiver. This Denon can stream from either Pandora, Napster, or Rhapsody, using its built-in ethernet and wi-fi. It is also capable of streaming from the digitals files […]