# Past-Present Record Players Turntable iPhone Dock Fuses Flashback and Contemporary Tech By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-05-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-iphone-dock References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/04/27/long-playing-phonographic-iphone/) Audio technology may be far removed from what existed a generation ago, but the Turntable [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology) Dock heroically brings the best vinyls together with MP3 tracks. Designer Olivier Meynard has essentially conceived a concept for a [modern precision record player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable) that's equipped to read your old favorites. The frame of the device has been increased to allow for the insertion of an [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic) or an iPhone, which takes advantage of the built-in sound system of the piece. Vintage and cutting-edge music come full circle in this truly gorgeous gadget. The soft wooden top of the Turntable iPhone Dock is accented with the application of your chosen media, and the front reveals an elegant sound bar speaker from which the entire room can appreciate the voices of past and present. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Retro-tech Hybridization:** Creating a fusion of vintage and contemporary technology in one device for nostalgia-hungry consumers. - **Multifunctional Audio Devices:** Designing audio gadgets that go beyond their conventional function and can house multiple devices in one to cater to the needs of modern consumers. - **Audio Technology Merging:** Merging different audio technologies to provide a seamless experience for music lovers and audiophiles alike. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturing innovative audiophile gear as consumers demand high-quality sound and over-the-top designs. - **Music/audio Equipment Rental Services:** Opportunity for businesses that provide music/audio equipment rental services to add retro-tech hybrid products to their catalog. - **Home Decor and Accessories:** Opportunity for home decor businesses to target audiophiles and music buffs, who prefer aesthetically pleasing and functional devices to add to their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Modern Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-record-players.md) - [Retro Smartphone Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-music-player.md) - [Retro-Modern Turntable Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-turntable-concept.md) - [Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio.md) - [Modular AI-Enabled Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-record-player.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Modernized Millennial Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asenso-record-player.md) - [Virtual Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-music-explorer.md) - [Style-Conscious Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-vinyl-record-player.md)