# Wireless Vinyl Players Golden Era by Koros Benedek is a Minimal and Modern Music Player By Kevin Young | Published 2012-06-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-era-by-koros-benedek References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/06/28/vinyl-goes-wireless/) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/03/atypical-time-telling/) There's a talent to being a DJ, and to make things easier, there is the Golden Era by Koros Benedek, a wireless vinyl record for real music aficionados. Most vinyl players today are used for mixing and scratching to make musical effects rather than playing music. As a result, Benedek created the Golden Era device, which is a compact player without wires or any plug-in connections. This sleek circular player is simple, but don't underestimate its power; its output is stellar as a result of a revamped modern vinyl player that's made with a built-in battery. The Goldern Era is equipped with DLNA and Airplay technology to allow users to intertwine the golden era of music and new MP3 generation styles. The circular design is not all for looks as the center, vinyl section and outer circumference each have their own functions . ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wireless Vinyl Players:** The trend of wireless vinyl players is disrupting the traditional vinyl player market by providing a convenient and wire-free experience. - **Minimal Music Players:** The trend of minimal music players like Golden Era by Koros Benedek is offering a sleek and compact alternative to bulky and complex audio systems. - **Integration of Old and New Technologies:** The trend of integrating technologies like DLNA and Airplay in vinyl players allows users to enjoy the nostalgia of vinyl records with the convenience of digital music. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Equipment:** The audio equipment industry has an opportunity to cater to the demand for wireless vinyl players, creating innovative and user-friendly devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on the trend of minimal music players by designing sleek and modern devices that enhance the user experience. - **Music Streaming Services:** Music streaming services can explore partnerships with wireless vinyl player manufacturers to offer a seamless integration of digital and analog music. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wirelessly Enabled Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-stream-carbon.md) - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Modernized Millennial Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asenso-record-player.md) - [Minimalist Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-paron-iii.md) - [Streaming-Enabled Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-stream-sapphire.md) - [Style-Conscious Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Vertical Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vs01-bluetooth-vertical-turntable.md) - [Futuristic Old-Fashioned Phonographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-retro-player.md) - [Modernized Modular LP Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrary-digital-lp.md)