Obsolescence Is Cool

You know how things suddenly become cool when they’re obsolete? “Since no one’s using them anymore, let’s put them to use and it will be freaking awesome!”

While the logic behind such thinking can leave much to be desired, there’s no denying that this audio component is at least a little cool. Dubbed the Nostalgic Wooden Music Center, it allows you to play music in forms that are slowly being relegated to the dinosaur era.

The elegant-looking, wooden music box houses a turntable, CD player, cassette deck and an AM/FM radio. It features two built-in full-range speakers and can be connected to an external output unit via regular audio cables.

If you continue to hold on to your grandparents’ vinyl collection and your parents’ mix tapes featuring 80s pop hits, here’s your chance to get it out of the attic and make them a functional part of your entertainment center. Enjoy the soothing voice of Billy Ocean on an 11.8” vinyl and rock out to Cyndi Lauper’s maniacal shriek from authentic memorabilia that defined your ancestors’ culture! This player is a guaranteed hit at any party and can give your entertainment center the kitsch it deserves.

The capable turntable can play up to three standard speeds (33, 45 and 78 rpm) and is compatible with 7.1, 9.8 and 11.8 inch records. It features a front-loading CD drawer and comes equipped with two digital LED screens. The AM/FM radio is fitted old-school style and can be controlled via a rotary, analog tuner. Price is $166 at CNK Promos.

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The Cool Crowd » Juno The Soundtrack said,

November 26, 2008 @ 4:51 pm

[...] The album includes a number of my favorite tunes, including Kimya Dawson’s “So Nice So Smart”, the legendary Buddy Holly’s “Dearest”, Sonic Youth’s intoxicating delivery of “Superstar” and the revered classic “All The Young Dudes” from Mott the Hoople. Packaging is top-notch with a poignant, illustrated cover. Get the clear orange vinyl version (as in the picture) if you can find it (and you have a functional turntable). [...]

The Cool Crowd » Nomad Portable Speaker said,

November 27, 2008 @ 4:59 pm

[...] has a built-in AM/FM radio that allows tuning via an old-school rotary knob. Airplane-style gauge allows you to monitor the radio tuning. Secondary knob on the [...]

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