As we know, everything new is well forgotten old. More than once we have witnessed, watching the trends of high fashion, the development of music and movies. The beginning of the XXI century in the amateur-quality sound was marked by growing interest in turntables, tube technique and all that ensured that the most unforgettable and emotional warm analog sound of the past now, the 20 th century. Despite all the technical gadgetry, it is the simple device of the last century remain the standards of mental and sound penetration. For example, the old tube receiver Telefunken valued at the level of modern Hi-End components. In fact at the ridiculous from the standpoint of today's developments, technical parameters, they can sound so naturally and spiritually, that is absolutely unique to this day.
Lamp radiotechnics returned to us today as "vintage" luxury
Lamp technology of this century - is mostly expensive Hi-Fi and Hi-End devices (amplifiers, phono, etc.), but in recent years, a trend towards application-oriented and technology-oriented to a wider range consumers. Not so long ago, Philips introduced the market stereos with a hybrid tube-digital amplifier. But Bernstein ITR10, just having a hybrid (at this time, tube-transistor amplifier) - is even more bold step. After all, he realized the radio in the style of classic 50-ies and thus is both a docking station for players iPod.
Getting
Despite the fact that a key element Bernstein ITR10 are radio tubes and retro design, this is quite a modern device. It is stereo, which is equally applicable to all possible sources of signal. As sources (in addition to built-in AM / FM receiver) can be applied iPod players of various modifications, as well as any stereo audio source connected to the linear analog inputs. In fact, iPod has replaced the Turntable, which was an essential attribute of old gramophones.
Bernstein ITR10 combines the softness of tube sound and promote new technologies
From a technical point of view, this is quite normal desktop radio. Low-power 12-watt amplifiers loaded with low-range speakers. Accordingly, one should not expect from him or a high volume, or transparent high frequencies, no deep bass. Functionality is no less modest than the specifications. In this regard, Bernstein ITR10 strictly follows the retro ideology. Summarizing all the above, we have an extremely simple device, claiming to work as a compact desktop "Boombox" high level of quality.
Design
Appearance Bernstein ITR10 is not so much a copy of the receivers of the sample 50-ies, how many different stylization techniques in those years. We have found the apparatus closest to the concept of retro-design. Building it was issued under the tree, and a plastic insert dock, front and rear walls were the color of unpainted aluminum. It is this version of the device most closely resembles the classical transmitters, and apparatus, having a black-lacquered finish and white body is quite modern in appearance. By the way, white, excellent design will be combined with any technology Apple.
The front panel is stylized for retro, but it is stylized, because the display light bulbs, was previously not accepted
But we still, more like a retro version of it. In its most harmonious and reasonable look fabric inserts, covering the dynamics and radio tubes glow-in specifically for this set up, the window in the casing. For those who are poorly remembers the exterior tube radiograms of the last century, it is worth noting that the nomination of lamps on the show - a phenomenon not popular for those years. As a rule, even for illumination of scales and keys used by the individual light bulbs. Now it is solely a design speed, allowing the device to give the desired color. Anyway, looks Bernstein ITR10 has to calm quietly listening to music. This radiogram is created not so much for listening to music, how to create indoor air comfort, relaxation and spiritual comfort.
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