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Charity Vintage: Columbia Portable Record Player

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Columbia Portable Record Player being sold on eBay in support of Thames Hospicecare(Ends 15 Feb, 2013 10:32:49 GMT)

Keeping with the music theme from last week’s Charity Vintage choice, we’ve spotted this fab vintage Columbia portable record player being sold in support of Thames Hospicecare*

The perfect partner for going round early morning car boot sales in search of rare vinyl!

*At Thames Hospicecare our philosophy is that together we provide skilled and gentle care for adults with cancer and other potentially life shortening illnesses and their families, friends and carers, giving them hope and dignity throughout their illness both up to and following death.

Wednesday Wish: Crosley turntable and stand

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Crosley Tan Keepsake Turntable £160.00 | Black Record Stand £60.00 – Urban Outfitters

What do you think of this 21st century, new & improved version of the Dansette? Not only does the Crosley turntable play your cherished vinyl records, it can convert them to MP3 files so you can enjoy your tunes on your smartphone or computer – a smart bit of kit! And it looks great with this great retro mid-century modern wire stand; available in black, white or turquoise.

Sounds of the 60s

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vintage 1960s Garrard radiogram in teak cabinet

On the very same day that we bought our previously-mentioned vintage Anglepoise lamp, we bought this fabulous 1960s radiogram.

vintage 1960s Garrard radiogram in teak cabinet with lid up showing record player

We’d actually been on the look out for an amplifier to go with a record deck we had – but suddenly, as bidding was about to stop at £30, we couldn’t resist this beauty!

detail from vintage 1960s Garrard radiogram in teak cabinet showing push button controls

It’s a Garrard Dynatron – radio, record player and speakers – housed in a beautiful teak cabinet.

vintage 1960s Garrard radiogram in teak cabinet

Not only does it provide music in  lounge – we think it’s a great looking piece of furniture. Streamlined & good proportions, it fits the space exactly – the teak is a lovely warm colour too.

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Justin was very impressed with this particular feature… the slow, soft-close lid – no danger of precious records skipping, jumping or being scratched.

vintage 1960s Garrard radiogram in teak cabinet
And most importantly – it sounds pretty good too!