Topic
vinyl
Technology Teenage Engineering APC-2 record cutter weighs 140g — or twice a human, claims TechRadar
Teenage Engineering, the Swedish brand known for synthesizers and PC cases, has unveiled the APC-2, a professional record cutter that weighs 140g — over twice the weight of an average human being, according to TechRadar. No price is listed and only a limited set have been built. The device features vacuum, heating, cutting and motor tools and is intended for workshop use, unlike the brand's 2022 Record Factory.
MINI Cassette Revival: Miko Player Signals Niche Resurgence in Analog Audio Equipment Trade
A TechRadar review of the Miko cassette player by Gadhouse highlights a personal rediscovery of physical music media. The article notes a broader trend of listeners abandoning streaming algorithms for traditional formats, which could influence global trade flows in cassette tape and player imports and exports. No specific trade data is provided, but the trend suggests niche opportunities for audio equipment suppliers.