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Crosley X UO AV Room Portable USB Vinyl Record Player
( Rs. 9,636)
What better gift than a vintage inspired record player for your music-loving partner! Aside from being portable, the stylish turntable is easy to use and allows for deck and MP3 player integration. It features a belt-drive system so you can play 7 " and 12 " records at a 33 / 45 / 78 rpm. With full-range stereo speakers it offers a superb listener experience. Not to mention, it’ s compatible with both MAC + PC operating systems.
A Tribute To R. D. Burman
( Rs. 1,168)
Following the Crosley idea, what better record to invest in for a V-Day gift than the hits of the legendary RD Burman. Having composed for as many as 330 films, Burman’ s career spanned from the 60’ s to the 90’ s. A wealth of Love Music is to be found in this set. You and your lover can dance all night to the melodies of‘ 1942 Loves Story’ and so much more. The vinyl version of the album can be purchased at online stores like Flipkart.
AIAIAI TMA-1 DJ Headphones
( Rs. 12,045)
Got a partner who’ s a Pro DJ? Well, these pro level headphones from AIAIAI make a fantastic gift for V-day. Created in collaboration with professional DJ’ s The TMA-1 DJ has been tested in studios and on world tours to get the best product for true audiophiles. With high-performance titanium drives, cable lock, interchangeable ear pads, adjustable cup + angled stereo plug, this is pretty much one of the best headphones your lover would have heard yet!
Moog Etherwave Theremin
( Rs. 25,000)
Huh? Theremin? Never heard of it. Well, it’ s a pretty amazing instrument and not to mention, an extremely unique( in a cool way, I promise) gift to give your valentine. It is the only electronic instrument that you play without touching it. It’ s in other words the Harry Potter of musical instruments and one you must see to believe. A great and novel idea for the partner who is interested in music experimentation!
HOHNER AirBoard
( Rs. 4800)
This is a kooky keyboard with a little something extra! Contributing to several musical genres such as funk, dubstep, reggae, jazz, pop and folk, the AirBoard instrument is a useful tool for your musical mate. The newly developed BlowFlow mouthpiece gives way for an effortless tune and its funky design adds the perfect touch to any garage band. It is incredibly easy to use and comes with a printed carrying case for easy travels. Play on, baby!
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die By Robert Dimery
( Rs. 2225)
A major guide to all the music you need to hear before you die, this hardcover book starts with Sinatra, ends with the White Stripes and took 90 music critics to compile. Chronological summaries cover every genre, sub-genre, fad, flash-in-the-pan and musical movement, and the excellent index makes searching for stuff a breeze. Complete with hundreds of cover art images, plus original track listings, it is the perfect V-day gift for music fans and trivia maniacs.
Marshall Stanmore Speaker
( Rs 24,000)
If you are dating a musician, you should know by now that they’ re always on the lookout for a great speaker. This sleek speaker has an insanely stylish, retroinspired design, from the audio experts at Marshall. This particular design boasts Bluetooth, headphone & RCA connectors. It also comes complete with a coiled, double-sided headphone cable. It’ s on the pricey side but hey, it’ s all in the name of love right?
Radio + Cassette + MP3 Boombox
( Rs. 3600)
Given that the 90’ s is more or less back and ready to attack( 90’ s catchphrase FTW), we figured we could throw this throwback Boombox in the list! Fitted with a 4-band radio and an old school cassette player, it can convert your old formats into MP3s. Useful, fashionable, and just plain cool. Your vintage-loving valentine is sure to love this one!
Luv You More Than This Mix Tape Card( Rs. 450)
Yup. You read the title right. An authentic mixed tape for the # 1 mixer in your life! Each one of these cards features a different cassette tape bearing a special " vintage loves mix " title, which means the one you receive will be totally unique! A very neat idea by Urban Outfitters. The tape is authentic and will indeed work, if you can get your hands on a cassette player( ahem … Boombox above).
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