Brass plated Danforth Standard Digitrola for the classic audiophile

Danforth Standard Digitrola gramophone sound systemDanforth Standard Digitrola gramophone sound system

Gramophones have evoked nostalgia amongst music lovers, which is barely rivaled by any other device for the purpose. The old world charm of the gramophone still casts its spell, to the extent that modern day technology and the original designs are being combined to reproduce the classic musical experience. Some prime examples are the iVictrola iPod amplifier and the Phonophone iPod dock, which used the same fundamental concepts, but combined it with modern technology to produce these unique devices. Now it’s the turn of the brass plated Danforth Standard Digitrola to take you through a truly classical music experience, with no other sound controls other than volume.

The main structure of the device is composed of 2 parts; the brass and black enameled horn, and the Bolivian rosewood and American Walnut wood sound box, which contains the main player itself. The horn which acts as the speaker, is enameled in black on the back, and a golden finished brass on the other side. It is directly attached to the sounbox below, which send the sound signal to the horn. The sound box below, is the main player which has a root directory where one can the memory card, which contains the MP3 sounds files, which actually get played as a random playlist through the horn.

To reproduce the authentic quality of musical experience, it has been ensured that the technical basics are well looked into. The internal wiring is authentic 1930’s copper wire ‘cloth-jacketed’ with a Teflon coating to prevent electrical leakage and shocks. This ensures high conductivity of electricity within the system, helping it to function optimally overall. Unlike other high end sound systems, there are no other sound controls on the Digitrola except for the brass plated sound knob on the outside.

Danforth Standard Digitrola gramophone sound systemDanforth Standard Digitrola gramophone sound system

You could bring this old-world masterpiece into your home, by placing an order for one of these with the supplier, to whom you would have to pay $11,000 as price. The sound player will reach you in 2 pieces, which have been individually packed. The horn and the sound-box are kept separate to ensure less physical damage during transit. And after unpacking and joining the 2 which happens with ease, you are ready for a nostalgic music experience.