Tivoli Audio “Model One” Retro AM/FM Radio

You may not think so yet, but you might soon be telling the world that your most prized possession is an AM/FM radio. Don’t believe me? Take a look at the “Model One” by Tivoli Audio and find the lie. Yeah. Exactly.

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First designed back in 2000, this gorgeous analog radio boasts a midcentury modern aesthetic, housed in a handmade, furniture-grade wood cabinet that happens to be acoustically inert. With only three knobs and a single mono speaker, the Model One is the epitome of retro simplicity.

There's just something so satisfying about using the largest knob to change stations.

There’s just something so satisfying about using the largest knob to change stations.

They haven’t forsaken all modern-ness, however. On the back is an aux port so you can connect your phone (or whatever other device) and play your own music, along with a headphone jack for more intimate listening.

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In any case, it’s hard to overstate how awesome the unit looks in any room. It’s a real attention-grabber.

You can get the Model One for $150 on Amazon. They also offer a Bluetooth-enabled version for $180 where no aux cable is necessary to hear your own music whenever you want. And finally, there’s even a full-digital streaming model if the retro/analog thing isn’t your style, but that one’ll cost you a pretty penny.