Tech Throwback

We rounded up a series of retro-chic gear to satisfy your vintage geek obsession.

- Chew Hui Ling

For the music lovers who are thinking of dabbling into vinyls, the Audio-Technica AT-LP60-USB Stereo Turntable ($188) is your best bet. A fully automatic belt-drive system, this mechanical beauty is pretty fuss-free to set up and offers rich sound right out of the box at the press of a button. It also allows you to switch between two speeds, digitalise your entire collection sans the scratches and pops with its USB output, and hook up to a powered speaker for extra definition – all these at an alarmingly affordable price tag.

If you’re a lo-fi geek, the