# Traveling Turntables The Crosley Echo is Designed to be Taken Anywhere By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosley-echo References: [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2010/08/crosley-echo-turntable.html) & [crosleyradio](http://www.crosleyradio.com/Product.aspx?pid=1877) The Crosley Echo is a turntable with portability (it's made in a suitcase) for all the music junkies who want the freedom to travel with their vinyl tunes. With a [retro look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-century-6in1-record-player), the Crosley Echo has the authenticity of a [vintage record player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable) but it has all the high-tech features of the 21st century. For instance, it comes with a built-in AM/FM radio, a USB port, a USB/SD encoding, an [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classipod) dock and the ability to play three speeds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Turntables:** Innovation opportunity for companies to improve the portability and functionality of turntables for music enthusiasts on the go. - **Retro-tech Hybrid:** Opportunities for businesses to blend vintage design and modern features in electronic devices to cater to both nostalgia and modern needs. - **Vinyl Resurgence:** Opportunities for businesses to capitalize on the growing demand for vinyl records and related products in the music industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can benefit from developing and marketing portable turntables for on-the-go music listeners. - **Music Equipment Retail:** Music equipment retail businesses can seize the opportunities of the vinyl resurgence by offering turntables and accessories to customers. - **Vintage Collectibles:** Businesses dealing with vintage collectibles can benefit from the hybrid trend of vintage design and modern features by offering vintage-inspired modern electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Suitcase Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixx-revival-55.md) - [Slim Portable Audio Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coturn-ct01.md) - [Suitcase-Style Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixx-revival.md) - [Two-Speed Walnut Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c8-turntable.md) - [Portable Compact Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurex-axrp10.md) - [Next-Gen Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c65-record-player.md) - [Turntable Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosley-c65.md) - [Eco Suitcase Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-respin.md) - [Vibrant Portable Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at727.md)