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SYITREN

SYITREN

Syitren, a Chinese audio label set up in 2017, makes compact disc players, turntables and Bluetooth speakers with a strong focus on visual design. Its portable CD players, styled to appeal to younger listeners, are sold through online retail including Amazon, and the company reached a wider audience with a see-through, wall-mounted CD player funded through Kickstarter.

Range & what it's known for

The R300 is a retro-industrial portable CD player offered in several finishes, including pastel blue, with Bluetooth output. The R400 is a lower-cost model with a detachable shell. The RM1 places a spinning disc and its mechanism inside a dual-layer clear acrylic frame with metal corner pillars, measuring 260 x 260 x 42 mm and weighing 0.9 kg. It plays audio CD, MP3 and WMA discs, has no internal speaker and sends sound over Bluetooth 5.3 or a 3.5 mm output. A 2,000 mAh battery gives six to eight hours of play, and its Kickstarter campaign raised over USD 540,000.

Who owns it and where it's made

Syitren is an independent brand based in China. It sells internationally through its own online store, which ships across the continental United States with a one-year warranty.

The lineup in this catalog

Digital sources. This page currently covers the brand rather than specific products.

Who it's for

Syitren suits listeners who still own CDs and want a player that works as a display piece, either on a desk or on a wall. The R400 is the base model, the R300 adds more finish choices, and the RM1 is the model to pick when the disc itself should stay visible.