Classic Retro Style with Modern Music Features
I picked this up because I liked the combination of modern features and a classic retro design, and it looks great sitting on a shelf. The wooden cabinet gives it a warm, vintage feel that blends nicely with the rest of the room instead of looking like another piece of plastic electronics.
The CD player works well, and the Bluetooth connection paired quickly with my phone so I could easily switch between streaming music and playing my CD collection. The built-in speakers produce clear, enjoyable sound that's more than adequate for everyday listening, and the FM radio is a nice bonus when I want something different. I also appreciate having a remote control so I don't have to get up every time I want to change tracks or adjust the volume.
Overall, it's a nice all-in-one music system that combines nostalgic styling with modern convenience and has been a fun addition to my home.
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Swiss Army Knife of Audio Reproduction
THINK YA R02 CD Player for Home with FM Radio July 9, 2026
Versatile and Fun CD Player
I have 6 THINK YA units, and this one is my current favorite. Looks classy and everything works as it should.
With the bult in battery, it can be taken anywhere. I spent several hours listening to Paul McCartney and Harry Nilsson through headphones. Very good reproduction. I tested out most of the functions such as CD, USB, FM and Bluetooth. See pix.
The only function I didn’t test was the BT launch to another BT speaker. This could be handy for people that have older classic cars that do not have modern audio equipment installed. If FM is in the car, all you need is a BT unit that plugs into the cigarette lighter, and this unit should pair with it to play through the car speakers. Or the units built in speakers can be used; no headphones while driving! In the early 1970’s, I had a battery powered reel-to-reel that I used in a 1950 Studebaker Commander as there was no radio. This RO2 unit certainly has most bases covered.
Don’t expect a whole lot out of the tiny speakers. They are adequate. I hooked up this RO2 to a few of my stereo units. The RO2 in the video is connected to a 1988 Onkyo preamp with output to a pair of powered Edifier speakers. I used an optical-to-RCA interface to connect to this older amplifier with a picture showing this interface unit. I also connected it to a new 2026 system consisting of a Dynasty PX2 preamp and PreSonus E7 XT studio monitors. This unit goes wherever you want it to.
Have Fun. I did.
Retired Engineer
