# RJ1000 Disco Retro Gets Refurbished By Chris Skleryk | Published 2007-01-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rj1000disco-retro-gets-refurbished RJ technology has come up with the idea of making the old new again, by sticking a [CD/DVD player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dm15), storage cabinet and amplified speakers into the form of a [classic phonograph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosystem-3000c). For Antique collectors who live in this "new technology" dominate age, or if you just want a stylish conversation piece you can pick one of these up for $1000. **Implications** - Although music is readily available to download, MP3s quality-wise aren't as good as vinyl. Modern bands today are [releasing records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-soundstage) in addition to CDs to appeal to a crowd that truly have a passion for music. While not everyone can bother with records, they're still intrigued by the retro beauty of old-school players. Thus, businesses have combined the best of both worlds that satisfies the modern generation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Refurbished:** There is potential for more companies to refurbish retro products with modern technology to offer a stylish conversation piece. - **Hybrid Music Players:** Offering hybrid music players that combine the retro beauty of old-school players and modern quality of digital music can appeal to both modern and classic music lovers. - **Vinyl Resurgence:** The resurgence of vinyl records presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into the passion of music aficionados with a demand for higher quality music options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Technology:** The audio technology industry can capitalize on this trend by developing products that combine retro design with modern technology to provide hybrid music players. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit by creating new products or refurbishing old ones with modern technology to meet the demand for retro products with modern functionalities. - **Music Industry:** The music industry can seize the opportunity to cater to the vinyl resurgence trend by releasing music on vinyl records alongside CDs and digital downloads to appeal to music aficionados. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage-Inspired Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic.md) - [90s-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen4.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Linear Retro Six-CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosystem-9000c.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Affordable Retro Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respin.md) - [Ultra-Modern Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-record-players.md) - [Revamped Portable Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica.md) - [Style-Conscious Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-vinyl-record-player.md)