# Updated Retro Turntables The Crosley Retro Dansette Junior Turntable Pays Tribute to the 60s By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-turntable References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/crosley-retro-dansette-junior-turntable/) & [fancy.to](http://fancy.to/j6y8fv) Paying tribute to the retro turntable, the [Crosley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c8-turntable) Retro Dansette Junior Turntable is designed after the aesthetic of what one would find in the home in the 60s. Featuring two-speed operation and a classic design aesthetic, the Crosley Retro Dansette Junior Turntable is ready to play records at home or while on the go. Despite records being an antiquated medium, they have seen a revival over the past few years with consumers preferring the nostalgia they bring when compared to MP3 players. The Crosley Retro Dansette Junior Turntable features a light blue color scheme and is retro in design, but borrows from technology from today. The retro turntable features a sophisticated speaker system for deep lows and crisp highs when playing new and old records. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Revival:** As nostalgia continues to drive consumer preferences, businesses may want to consider updating classic designs with modern technology to bring retro products back to the mainstream market. - **Vinyl Resurgence:** As vinyl records see a resurgence in popularity, businesses may want to explore opportunities in the production, distribution, and innovation of vinyl records and record players. - **Portable Turntables:** As consumers look for on-the-go music experiences, businesses may want to explore the market for portable turntables that offer a nostalgic experience with modern technology and convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Technology:** Innovative audio technology companies can capitalize on the vinyl resurgence by creating modernized turntable designs and speaker systems that appeal to consumers' nostalgia. - **Music Production:** Music production companies can benefit from the vinyl resurgence by investing in the production of records and turntables that cater to consumers' desire for a nostalgic music experience. - **Retail:** Retail companies can explore opportunities in the market for retro products by offering modernized versions of classic designs, such as the Crosley Retro Dansette Junior Turntable, to appeal to a wider consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Suitcase Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixx-revival-55.md) - [Revamped Portable Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica.md) - [Two-Speed Walnut Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c8-turntable.md) - [Retro-Inspired Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-century-6in1-record-player.md) - [Next-Gen Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c65-record-player.md) - [Affordable Retro Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respin.md) - [Connected Portable Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-record-player.md) - ['80-Style Portable Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-burger.md) - [Suitcase-Style Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixx-revival.md)