Gadgets: Record player and speakers

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Electrohome's Montrose record player and McKinley 2.0 stereo-powered bookshelf speakers make an excellent combination for anyone entering the vinyl world or for many like myself to get back in.

Electrohome has a history of making modern high-fidelity audio products with a classic look for over 100 years. With the Montrose two-speed belt-drive stereo you can have it unpacked and spinning vinyl in minutes.

Both models are AC-powered and are available in wired and wireless models. It's easy to say turntables all have a retro look since they have been around for more than a century. How many know that the first version of the turntable, the phonautograph, was invented in 1857 by Edouard-Léon Scott de Martinville in France? If you did, you're way ahead of me.

Electrohome's Montrose record player has what I'd call an attractive modern/classic look. Its exterior is made with medium-density fiberboard in teak or black.

They both come assembled and ready to play with a pre-installed Audio-Technica AT3600L diamond-tipped needle cartridge. An included adjustable counterweight keeps the needle and tonearm balanced for optimal sound reproduction. There is also an auto-stop feature, which stops the record from spinning upon completion to preserve the stylus.

The wireless (Bluetooth 5.1) model is ideal for streaming music to portable Bluetooth speakers or headphones. Each model has a built-in preamp and plays 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM (with the included adapter) records. A hinged dust cover, rubberized feet to prevent vibrations from impacting playback, a felt turntable mat, and a counterweight are included. Both models can be wired directly to speakers with the included 4-foot RCA cable with ground wire

The McKinley stereo-powered bookshelf speakers also have a modern/classic look, making a great bundle with the Montrose turntable. They perform just as Electrohome promotes, with a warm resonance-free music playback with rich and natural sound, with rear bass ports to enhance the low-frequency performance of the speakers.

Each 10.4-by-6.5-by-7.6-inch speaker has a built-in amplifier, 1-inch silk soft dome tweeters, and a 4-inch woofer, enabling undistorted playback with a clear, crisp sound, deep bass and balanced, rich room-filling stereo sound.

The Montrose record player or any music source can be connected to the AC-powered speakers via Bluetooth 5, RCA connections, or a 3.5 mm aux-in port. An included wireless remote works to switch between your music sources; skip, play and pause tracks; and adjust the sound. The speakers are also made with MDF wood cabinets (teak or black). Bundle packs, which include the Montrose turntable and the McKinley stereo-powered bookshelf speakers, are $199.99 for the wired and $219.99 for the wireless.

www.electrohome.com

The innovative Hedgehog Dryer's Hanger Ionic i3 drying rack quickly dries wet shoes and gloves while eliminating sweat, mildew and musty smells, leaving the items fresh and ready for their subsequent use.

Think of it like a tree with eight branches, four on each side. With a top-sided stainless steel hook for hanging, it is compact enough (31.5 by 14.2 by 6.3 inches) to hang almost anywhere with an AC-powered outlet within reach. It has adjustable heat settings of room temperature up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, along with specific settings for leather and delicate items

With its eight arms, you can dry eight items, including four pairs of shoes or gloves or any combination of up to eight items. The timer can be set to 15 or 30 minutes or hourly incidents of between 1 and 10 hours. The Hanger Ionic i3 can dry soaked shoes or gloves in as little as 15 minutes.

Heating is done with a Scandinavian-designed fire-safe ceramic heating element. An added feature is Odor-Neutralizing Performance, which refreshes the garment and eliminates nasty smells while it dries. Thus, you will have a refreshed and clean item ready for its next wear. Adapters and extensions can be purchased and added as needed.

https://us.hedgehogdryer.com/products/hanger-black-i3. $179.00