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Transparent CD player with retro design raises over $540K on Kickstarter

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The Syitren RM1, a transparent, wall-mountable CD player, has garnered significant attention on Kickstarter, raising over $540,000 against a $3,000 goal. This device, inspired by the design of the Bang & Olufsen Beosound 9000, features visible internal components and offers modern conveniences like Bluetooth connectivity and a rechargeable battery. While it appeals to nostalgia and design enthusiasts, its audio output specifications, particularly over Bluetooth, are noted as being less advanced than contemporary audio interfaces. AI

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Transparent CD player with retro design raises over $540K on Kickstarter

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruno Ferreira ·

    Transparent wall-mounted CD player raises over $540,000 on Kickstarter — $109 Syitren RM1's visible disc and mechanisms channel 90s B&O nostalgia with Bluetooth and battery power

    Syitren RM1 transparent wall-mounted CD player harkens back to a more civilized era with visible disc and mechanisms.

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  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Transparent wall-mounted CD player raises over $540,000 on Kickstarter — $109 Syitren RM1's visible disc and mechanisms channel 90s B&O nostalgia with Bluetooth

    Transparent wall-mounted CD player raises over $540,000 on Kickstarter — $109 Syitren RM1's visible disc and mechanisms channel 90s B&O nostalgia with Bluetooth and battery power Syitren RM1 transparent wall-mounted CD player harkens back to a more civilized era with visible disc…

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