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ReBraun: The BMW of Digital Media Players

031809_an_rebraun_1-480x387.jpgWiFi audio streaming? Twin LCD displays? All this packaged in a fashionable aluminum, acrylic, and steel casing inspired by a 1962 Audio 1 Kompaktanlage design? We've seen our share of retro MP3 players in our day, but never anything like this.

 
 

031809_an_rebraun_1-480x3872.jpgThe ReBraun MP3 player from Bootleg Objects comes pretty close in replicating the retro design. With a lowered case and hood, the overall effect gives it a slick retro box look with 21st century components.

031809_an_rebraun_1-480x3873.jpgInterface-wise, the system utilizes twin LCD displays to showcase the radio gauges and also allows the unique ability to connect and stream digital music from a networked computer.

Unfortunately, this type of classy makeover doesn't come cheap. You'll need to empty your pockets a full $15,600 before getting your hands on one of these. So if your music's worth as much as your car, take your pick.

[via Slashgear]

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turntables, cd & digital music players, wireless, lcd, mp3, music, digital media, rebraun

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This is a few years old. Great idea and I love Dieter Rams, but call me when I can really buy something like this.

posted by DF on March 19th 2009 at 4:49pm
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I don't really get it. Is the appeal the inconvenient but retro radio knobs?

It's uglier and less functional (not to mention 1000x more expensive) than a Sonos system.

posted by elvedon on March 29th 2009 at 10:49am
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