{
  "id": 12388875,
  "title": "Trettire's Retro Ambient Audio System offers a full hi-fi system with no wires",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/trettires-retro-ambient-audio-system-offers-a-full-hi-fi-system-with",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T12:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/speakers/trettires-retro-ambient-audio-system-offers-a-full-hi-fi-system-with-no-wires-wall-mountable-vinyl-cd-and-cassette-players-serve-as-functional-decor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Retro Ambient Sound System (RASS) from Trettire brings back the charm of physical media in a modern audio setup. This full hi-fi system includes a vinyl turntable, a CD player, and a cassette player, all housed on a magnetic metal rack with a phone holder. The centerpiece is the record player, featuring an Audio-Technica AT-3600L phono cartridge, a self-balancing tone arm, and a manual speed knob with up to ±5% adjustment. The system supports Bluetooth connectivity with high-end codecs like AptX, AptX HD, and AptX Adaptive, along with a 3.5 mm auxiliary output. Controls are intuitive and physical, avoiding menus and touchscreens. Despite the vertical orientation posing a challenge, the self-balancing tone arm ensures stability. All components are magnetic, allowing for easy pickup and placement on a table. Each unit operates independently with its own battery, USB-C charging port, and Bluetooth connection. The record player also supports wireless charging via a T-shaped adapter. The CD player's interface has physical buttons with unique shapes and an OLED screen for track information. The cassette player boasts chunky, inviting buttons, although no high-end audio codecs are mentioned. The Trettire Retro Ambient Sound System is available for pre-order on Kickstarter for $399 (plus $76 shipping) for those who pledge during the late period, or $429 for the early bird. Individual components are also available for purchase separately.",
  "summary": "Trettire's Retro Ambient Audio System offers a full hi-fi system with no wires — wall-mountable vinyl, CD, and cassette players serve as functional decor",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}