If you like retro gadgets then check out the latest multi-format digital radio from Revo Technologies. Known as the Revo HERITAGE, the gadget comes with the classic European table radio designs from the 50’s and 60’s decades. The digital radio has an OLED display and a docking station for all current iPod models. The HERITAGE also sports DAB, DAB+, FM tuner, Wi-Fi internet radio, and wireless audio streaming. Each purchase of the HERITAGE comes with a free 30-day trial access to online music service Last.fm, where there are over 5 million tracks to choose from. Thereafter, if you would like to continue using the service, a £3.00 ($6) per month subscription charge would apply. The HERITAGE will be available next month in the UK for £229.95 ($375). [Revo via iPod and MP3 Players]
Parrot’s latest RKi8400 is an FM/AM RDS car stereo that features multiple connections for digital music, including a USB port for portable hard drive or USB key, an SD Card reader and a double line-in socket for analogue sources. It also offers advanced hands-free telephony functions. One of its unique features is the practical storage compartment located behind the removable front panel, ideal for protecting and recharging an iPhone or iPod. The device also comes equipped with a powerful 200W MOS-FET amplifier. The Parrot RKi8400 retails for $400 Stateside. [ipodnn]
If you want to convert all of your grandma’s LPs and cassette tapes collection into CD format, then you can use the latest CD recorder from Teac. The Teac LP-R550 comes equipped with a cassette tape recorder, LP disk player, and an AM/FM tuner. You can purchase the Teac LP-R550 for 69,800 Yen or equal to $745. [Akihabara]
If you are an iPod owner who are also have a huge collection of CD’s, then you might need the Sonoro Eklipse. It is a CD player that comes equipped with an iPod dock. Measuring 210mm x 140mm x 235mm and weighing 3700grams, the player also features an integrated AM/FM radio just in case you’re bored with your MP3 collection on the iPod. This German designed CD player also comes with a sleek remote control. The Sonoro Eklipse retails for a hefty $550. [Unicahome via iPod and MP3 Players]
The CR-D2LTD from Onkyo is a compact Hi-Fi with a CD player and an FM tuner. The gadget has 40watts x 2ch speakers at 4-Ohms impedance with VLSC and VL Digital technology to produce a crystal clear audio quality. The Onkyo CR-D2LTD is priced at approx. 73,500 Yen in Japan ($775). [Onkyo]
The Elements Stardust is a crystal-studded radio that can be a perfect gift for your geek girlfriend. It is actually a Sonoro musical player that has been covered with 3,900 Swarovski crystals in a white floral pattern with a background of black crystals. It was unveiled at the IFA 2008 in Berlin. Other features include 10 preset AM/FM stations, iPod/notebook/PMP compatibility, and an integrated alarm clock. [BornRich]
Onkyo will release its new small audio system, the CR-D2, on September 11th, 2008. The audio system provides a built-in CD player and FM tuner and boasts a maximum output power of 60Watts x2, a signal / Noise ratio of 100dB, and a frequency response of 10Hz-60kHz. The CR-D2 is priced at €365. [Akihabara]
Panasonic has recently released a new SC-NS570SD small dock, which is equipped with an SD Card slot, a CD player, an amplifier, AND an tuner AM / FM. This device delivers an output power of 2×15Watts. It is compatible with MP3, AAC, WMA audio files and records songs from a CD to AAC format directly on your SD memory card. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing so far. [Akihabara]
