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The perfect 1980s gift for fans of Meat Loaf, Bon Jovi, and Patti Smith, the Sound Burger is a bright red portable with a clamshell design and a sticker that says, “Do not move while playing!” It was a plastic record player.
In 1982, the vinyl player was born in a fateful attempt to stop the inexorable rise of the shiny new CD. Looks Great…Sounds Even Great!” — was quickly commissioned into “Where Are They Now?” File.
A regular on hi-fi geeks' weirdest product lists ever since, the Soundburger has been making a bit of a comeback of late. 3D printed templates are available online, but an eBay seller says he's selling the original unit for £89.95 (incl. VAT) for more than £500.
Now, its manufacturer, Japanese audio brand Audio-Technica, has reissued the Soundburger. Updates include the addition of Bluetooth, a 21st century cartridge and stylus, and a rechargeable battery.
“Due to the increasing demand for record players, we thought it was the perfect time to re-release it,” said Yutaka Kambe, Product Manager at Audio-Technica. esquire. “Older generations can feel that nostalgic feeling. For younger generations, there's something they can take to a friend's house and enjoy streaming analog sound.”
Maybe Burna Boy, Fred Again, or for a complete retro experience, “Livin’ on a Prayer”?
audiotechnica.com199 pounds
