GPO Brooklyn 1980s Style Boombox CD Tape Player, Portable Dab Radio with FM and DAB+ Radio, USB Recording, Bluetooth Receiver, AUX-IN, Twin Speakers, Silver

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Make sure magnetic tape is would tightly on the spools inside the cassette before inserting it into the GPO Brooklyn. I have a silver one that the usb/mp3 player is acting up, so I will have to open it up and check it out.

I guess this is because todays electronics utilize more surface mount components and can fit allot more into single chip. Packed full of audio options both classic and modern, it bridges the gap well between old-skool charm and modern audio necessities. Looking to cash in on the nostalgia around the hardware design is GPO with the GPO Brooklyn Boombox. But the rise of portable personal audio and the arrival of the Bluetooth speaker later still rang the death knell for the boombox.The tape keys feel ok and have a nice chrome look, they are surrounded by a nice chrome bumper bar also. The Bluetooth functionality of this player ties you into the digital age while still retaining the classic, analog feel. HUGE SOUND CONTROL: Use the Volume, Balance, Bass and Treble Controls and fill the room with the2 x 40 watt speakers for an optimal listening experience. When rotating the volume control from 0-30, the LED display will notify you when you have reached MIN or MAX volume.

High-res audio and vinyl aside, the GPO Brooklyn Boombox can handle pretty much any audio source you care to throw at it. With functions to control the volume, balance, bass and treble, you can create the sound of your choice. When the unit is on standby, a 24 hour LED clock will be displayed for 10 seconds if you press the menu button on the front of the unit.just incase) With the exception of two connectors each one was a different size so it would have been easy to find out where they plug into. The GPO Brooklyn is a fully portable Music System, taking the 80's Boombox and plugging it into the 21st century.

PREMIUM ‘80S STYLE: This is a full-sized Boombox (W 60cm x D 14cm x H 30cm), premium 80’s retro style with back light, digital VU indicators andtwin aerials for that authentic look and feel. The case is really nice and reminds me heavily of a classic box, silver at the front and light coloured (beige? These products are something you choose to add colour to your life; you want one because it's nostalgic, cool and fun. As the battery is likely to have discharged during transport, you need to start with mains power, so plug the DC end into the rear of the Brooklyn, fix the plug into the mains socket and switch on at the wall.The boombox was never known for having exceptional sound quality, and the GPO Brooklyn Boombox continues broadly in this tradition. The rear has a nice "GPO" crest to the centre which is a lovely touch and must of added a fortune to pressing but was worth it as it looks good. Make sure that the unit is fully charged and that the charging indicator is blue If not, please charge the device using the supplied charging cable. I was surprised as i expected there to be deviations in sound across all formats buts its very even. With a cassette deck, you can also go truly old school and record mix tapes again from any of the other sources – should you be able to track down a blank tape of course.