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Gadget Lab posted the Troika with links to where you can buy this striking retro piece of radio machinery. Design Store is selling the Troika for $75.
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Looks like that brushed-aluminum, lots-o-dials-and-buttons 1970's look is making a comeback...here's another example by Lexon:
http://mocoloco.com/archives/lexon_dolmen_radio_apr_04.jpg
Posted by: Ed S. | April 11, 2008 at 09:28 AM
I like the Troika's look, but I'm skeptical of its performance. I haven't read any reviews.
Posted by: Jeff McMahon | April 11, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Click http://hkradioer.googlepages.com/v21 for a real radio.
Posted by: Tom Welch | April 11, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Is the CRF-V21 an upcoming radio or a thing of the past? I'd like to post some photos if possible. Thanks.
Posted by: Jeff McMahon | April 11, 2008 at 06:37 PM
Any idea how these Lexon radios sound (or who builds the radio parts)? Some of them are «très design»... ;-)
Posted by: Cyril | April 11, 2008 at 08:12 PM
Tres chic indeed. I haven't read any reviews, but I'm skeptical about performance. From where you live, can you order the Sangean PR-D5? That's a good radio for AM and FM.
Posted by: Jeff McMahon | April 11, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Thanks for the advice.
At the moment I'm patiently waiting for the BA Solo to reach my local dealer and will try it as soon as it gets there. I had looked at the PR-D5 but I'm not sure it would be approved by the local "style police"... It certainly looks like a good deal and a good performer.
Posted by: Cyril | April 12, 2008 at 08:41 AM
Jeff: The Sony radio is now considered a classic and I've seen them priced as high as $4,000 USD used. To learn more go to http://www.dxing.com/rx/crf330k.htm and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYOYyaXtD3k. BTW,I ran down a review of the Troika radio that basically stated this radio is of poor built quality and performance. I'm not sure I mentioned this before, Sangean is soon coming out with a new radio similar to the PRD5 but targeting the AM listener. AM dxing is a huge hobby outside the USA, specifically Japan where there's two times the number of ham radio operators on a per capita basis.
Posted by: Tom Welch | April 12, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Thanks, I'll post your news about the Sangean.
Posted by: Jeff McMahon | April 12, 2008 at 09:39 AM
BTW, this "Troika" radio looks surprisingly like the AD900 by Addex design (http://www.addex.com/ ). Cf. nice picture here:
http://www.singulier.com/boutique_us/fiche_produit.cfm?type=81&ref=08140175&code_lg=lg_us&pag=1&num=6
...obviously some shared design or rebranding.
And to follow up on my earlier question about Lexon radios, at least one US retailer claims that one of their newer clock radio integrates Tivoli audio:
http://www.puremodern.com/Long-Radio-MP3-Player
Wonder how much of this is just wishful thinking...
Posted by: Cyril | April 12, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Cyril, thanks for that info, the latter of which I posted, thanks to you. One of my readers informed me that the Troika is a weak performer. I find the Long Radio more appealing. I'd like to know its performance.
Posted by: Jeff McMahon | April 12, 2008 at 01:44 PM
jeff, did you end up buying the troika radio? and if so, is it junk?! that damn little thing has seduced me to the point that im about to pull the trigger on it for 50.00 bucks plus 8.75 shipping. somebody stop me please!
Posted by: gerald johnson | June 09, 2008 at 12:07 AM
I wouldn't buy it. It appears to be a bad performer. I'd bet $500 it gets woeful AM. Spend $80 on a Sangean PR-D5. Let me know what you do.
Posted by: Jeff McMahon | June 09, 2008 at 08:06 AM