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European Space Age Design — Grundig RCD 1420 MP3(May 2010)
Released in May 2010, this sleek portable boombox combines the legendary audio heritage of Grundig with an iconic, clean aesthetic that is highly sought after by retro-tech enthusiasts. Perfect as a statement piece for your office, kitchen, or studio, this unit plays standard audio CDs as well as MP3 data discs.
The design reflects a minimalist European sensibility — silver and black casing finish, tactile physical buttons, and a compact footprint that makes it a functional display piece as much as a music player.
CD/
MP3 TRACK NAVIGATION
· Unlike modern touchscreens, this unit features the satisfying, tactile logic of classic physical buttons:
· Skip Forward: Press the UP button (▸▸I) once at any time to instantly skip to the next track
· Skip Backward (Full Song Change): If a song has already started playing, press the DOWN button (I◂◂) twice quickly to go back to the previous track.
· Skip Backward (Quick Return): If the song has not yet started (at 0 seconds), pressing the DOWN button once will instantly take you back to the previous track.
IMPORTANT TECH INFO FOR US BUYERS
VOLTAGE & PLUG
This is an authentic European market model built for 230V power grids and comes with a native European plug. To power it safely through a standard US wall outlet, you must use a Step-Up Voltage Converter (110V to 220V/230V) that accepts European plugs. You can easily find these budget-friendly adapters on Amazon.com by searching for "110v to 220v step up converter with EU outlet".
BATTERY POWER
Alternatively, it can be operated anywhere in the US completely cordless without any converter by using 6 × C (1.5V) batteries,
FM RADIO
The tuner works on European FM frequency steps (87.5–108.0 MHz). While it powers up perfectly, it may not align with or tune into all local American FM stations. This unit is sold primarily as a premium CD/MP3 player and collectible design piece.
SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS
· Brand: Grundig (Germany)
· Model:
RCD 1420 MP3
· Color: Silver & Black
· Condition: Pristine, no signs of use, fully operational
· Dimensions: 245 × 139 × 245 mm (9.6 × 5.5 × 9.6 inches)
· Weight: 1.75 kg (3.8 lbs)
· Power: 230V AC or 6 × C batteries
· Included: Original power cable (European plug)
· Audio Features: High-quality stereo speakers (2 × 1.5 W), 3.5mm headphone jack
· Formats Supported: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 discs
· Radio Bands: FM 87.5–108.0 MHz; MW 522–1620 kHz
· Other Features: PLL synthesizer tuner with 20-station memory, Ultra Bass System, 20-track memory
PERFECT FOR
· Collectors of European retro tech and Grundig audio
· Enthusiasts of minimalist industrial design
· Those seeking a functional CD/MP3 player with a distinctive aesthetic
DISCONTINUED MODEL
No longer in production worldwide. A discontinued European model, never officially distributed in the US.
SHIPPING
Express shipping with professional packaging.
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