Gear

New audio gear that will make you want to turn up the volume

Whether you press play, drop the needle or tune in, great sound can transform the way you listen. If the tech delivering your favourite tunes looks as good as it sounds, even better

The mixtape is back. The We Are Rewind Amy portable cassette player combines old-school fast-forward and rewind with Bluetooth and a rechargeable battery. R3,026, distrinode.co.za

Vinyl meets Bluetooth with the JBL Spinner Bluetooth turntable, which pairs wirelessly with your speakers or headphones without losing the satisfying ritual of putting on a record. An aluminium tonearm and bold, retro-leaning design add to the appeal. R8,999; digicape.co.za

Proof that clever tech doesn’t need a million buttons, the Tivoli Audio Model One Bluetooth AM/FM radio keeps things beautifully simple with three knobs, a handmade wood cabinet and excellent audio. Tune in or stream your favourites. POA; amazon.co.za

Small but mighty, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 packs plenty of punch into a go-anywhere speaker. It’s waterproof, drop-resistant and offers up to 14 hours of playtime, indoors or out. R2,372; distrinode.co.za

CDs are having a moment again, and the retro-styled Syitren R300 CD player is a stylish way to join in. Rechargeable and Bluetooth-enabled, it connects to your own speakers. R2,627.01; amazon.co.za

Shut out the world with the Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. headphones, combining rich, powerful audio with active noise cancellation and up to 70 hours of wireless playtime. They fold neatly away when the music stops. R6,999; digicape.co.za

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