In an era dominated by streaming services and digital downloads, there is something undeniably captivating and nostalgic about the warm, crackling sound of vinyl records.
Returning for the analogue enjoyers of this generation, the Sound Burger offers the perfect on-the-go option to ditch the digital and head out into the world armed only with a sleek portable record player, headphones and the phrase “it sounds better on vinyl.”
In order to get the full experience of what the Sound Burger offers, I turned my life on aeroplane mode one sunny winter Sunday and headed off to enjoy my LPs in the park.
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No longer confined to playlists curated by algorithms, I spent the day fully embracing an album in its intended order, immersing myself deeply in the artist’s musical journey. Surrounded by chirping birds and lush trees, I felt like a vinyl DJ ready to drop the funkiest beats for Mother Nature herself. As the needle found its groove the passing pedestrians started walking in rhythm, the grass blades swaying along and the trees nodding their leafy heads in the wind.
One huge benefit of analogue music over digital, and of the reasons I appreciate the manual function of listening to records is the inability to skip songs or shuffle them. Surprisingly, the songs I would typically skip on my phone’s playlist often end up becoming my favourites when I dedicate the time and patience to wholeheartedly embrace the record’s experience.
However, this is usually limited to an inside activity and the necessity of a power source, but the Sound Burger has flipped this script on its head, its portability and 12 hours of battery life granting me an endless extension cord to adventure as far as the beach, or even just the convenience of the front porch for my morning coffee.
The Sound Burger is aptly named, resembling a compact hamburger shaped device that flips open and sandwiches the record between two mechanical buns. It has the added thrill of watching the record spin around in the open air, which proved to be a truly mesmerising experience.
It’s easy to set up, and has the option for both Bluetooth connectivity and RCA cords for various speaker types. Its innovative design can be adapted for safe travel, with a pin that secures the record arm in place for transport, accommodating both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records depending on how you assemble it.
Despite its compact size and lightweight qualities, the Sound Burger offers an impressive sound quality, as well as the turntable being well engineered for a stable and consistent playback experience. It also has the added benefit of simply looking cool; whether displayed on a shelf or carried around like a cherished accessory, the Sound Burger captures the essence of a bygone era in a sleek and portable package; inviting conversations and curiosity from those who appreciate the beauty of analog music.
It was an absolute joy to stash away my smartphone in a forgotten corner of my home, bidding farewell to the constant distractions and notifications. My day with Audio-Technica’s portable record player truly answers the age old question of what three items I would take to a deserted island: headphones, Angel Olsen’s record My Woman and the Sound Burger. Pure bliss.
Dive into the wonderful realm of portable analog music and let the trusty Sound Burger be your faithful sidekick, whisking you away on a nostalgic and melodious adventure, and letting you share your record collection with the world outside your front door.
You can learn more about the Audio-Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger and where to grab one here.
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