The Frankfurt Stereo MB is a retro-styled car radio from Blaupunkt that places current digital reception and streaming inside a front designed around classic 1970s dashboard dimensions. It uses rotary and push buttons, a pinstripe front and a chrome frame, so it suits period interiors while adding modern functions.
Key specs that matter
Internal amplification provides 4 x 50 W, or up to 4 x 75 W into 2 ohm. Reception comes from the Blaupunkt Codem IV tuner covering FM (87.5-108 MHz), AM and DAB+ (channels 5A-13F), with 15 FM, 10 AM and 15 DAB presets. A 7.6 cm multicolour display can be switched between digital and analogue modes and is operated with a rotary knob.
Engineering and use context
Bluetooth handles audio streaming and hands-free calling with phone book access and voice assistants, while Twin Connect keeps two phones paired in parallel. USB and AUX inputs accept wired sources, and a 14-band equalizer lets the response be adjusted to the car cabin.
Pairing
A 4-channel preamplifier output and a Sub-Out allow the unit to feed external amplifiers and a subwoofer when the internal amplification is not enough.
Alternatives
Blaupunkt also offers the Frankfurt Stereo, a related retro car radio in the same family.