Cool Hunting

Crosley Traveler Turntable
For the casual crate-digger this Crosley Traveler is a retro '50s throwback that helps solve the problem of limited playing times and adds a portability bonus. Crosley's Stack-O-Matic technology enables up to six records (of most sizes and speeds) to play sequentially through dynamic full range stereo speakers, soothing audiophile ears in an iPod age. Weighing in at just over 18 pounds and powered...

Monome
Since the multi-use controller Monome first came out a few years back, it's slowly gained a cult following thanks to its attractive and flexible design. If you're unfamiliar with the device, the Monome is an ultra-tactile, interactive and adaptable MIDI interface that takes advantage of open-source software to manipulate any number of musical parameters. With a pleasing grid-based design, the programmable buttons function as...

Pacemaker
When one of CH's designers tipped us to the Pacemaker, the world's first hand-held DJ system, (right after we also heard about it when in Europe recently), we knew it was worth checking out. Fortunately for us, we had the chance to experience it first hand when co-founder Ola Sars stopped by our offices earlier this week. In person, the "PSP of music's" look,...

Ovi: Music, GPS and Games
By now, you've most likely heard all the Nokia buzz today—great new phones, the N95 is finally coming stateside and the gaming industry continues to go more mobile. We love the expanded 8G memory in the N81 and N95 which allows us to hold more music, photos, games etc. This brings me to what, in my opinion, is subtly some of the biggest news...

Shure SE530
Shure has some new ear candy coming out next month in the form of the SE530, a new sound-isolating set of earbuds. I was able to sneak a listen and was blown away—they literally brought a tear to my eye. For such a small earphone they deliver a huge, surprisingly expansive sound stage, full-bodied bass and highs that stayed crisp alongside rich, full textured...

Zune Winners
Of the hundreds of correct entries in our Zune Giveaway, we picked three winners at random to get their very own Zune. Congratulations to Tom F., Rafael L. and Toma M., who all answered all three questions correctly. Here are the questions and (in one case multiple) correct answers: What band's album featuring black in the title has sold 21 million copies?A: AC/DC's Back in...