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5 Retro Tech Gifts for Dads

These gems combine yesterday s craftsmanship with today s technology

Tivoli Model One Digital (Generation 2). Courtesy Tivoli The father who regrets throwing out his old reel-to-reel tape deck or obsesses over a record collection gathering dust can still receive an ideal gift that combines yesterday's craftsmanship with today's high-tech features. Here are a few ideas.

FM radio with streaming technology

If you remember brands like Nordmende and Grundig, then you'll appreciate the retro design of the wood-encased . Its cloth-covered speaker evokes the high-fidelity stereo systems of the ‘60s. Resembling a small piece of furniture, it's available in a variety of veneers. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. Tivoli has updated this FM radio with streaming technology. It can connect to your home Wi-Fi network to or to a smartphone via wireless Bluetooth. Once online, the time automatically updates, so you'll never see a flashing 12:00 again or miss an alarm because of daylight saving time. Along with listening to local FM radio, you can beam any music source from your phone to the Model One Digital, including Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify or any of the thousands of radio stations streaming online from around the world. To match its appearance, the Tivoli radio delivers a rounded sound. It has no ragged edges on high notes, and the bass is never overwhelming. Throw on some Doors songs or tracks from Bread and this radio's buttery sound will take you back to a time when Sunday mornings meant pancakes, maple syrup and FM radio. Price: $350

Ultramodern headphones

Made by a family-owned audio company based in Brooklyn, New York, look like they're straight out of a 1930s spy movie. But these on-ear headphones produce state-of-the-art sound that will please any music lover. The antithesis of the popular plastic Beats headphones that are all bass and no subtleties, Grado's headphones are handmade with mahogany wood enclosures and leather headbands. The open-back design makes listeners feel like they're sitting with the band. Flowers & Gifts 25% off sitewide and 30% off select items See more Flowers & Gifts offers >

A high-tech turntable

Spinning platters, featherweight tonearms, and albums with extensive liner notes and cover art are back in vogue. The is now appreciated as an antidote to tinny digital streams. Courtesy Pro-Ject Essential III To appreciate it all, you need an updated turntable. The is an exquisite example of the genre, with a belt-driven platter and straight 8.6-inch tonearm with sapphire bearings. It comes with a Ortofon OM10 cartridge, which contains the stylus or needle, already mounted. With its lacquered finish and dangling anti-skating counterweight, the Pro-Ject Essential III is a work of high-fidelity beauty. It's also available in several variations, including the my-first-record Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band edition, a psychedelic homage to the Beatles’ classic. Price: $500

A quieter cleaner grass trimmer

Invented in 1972, the original Weed Eater was a clunky, exhaust-spewing tool for yard work that could awaken an entire neighborhood trying to sleep in on a weekend. Still, it was great for quickly cutting that the couldn't reach. It allowed you to get to spots that previously had to be cut by hand. Thankfully, it's no longer necessary to mix gas and oil, because power tools have gone electric. The is cordless and includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that's compatible with scores of other Ryobi power tools. This makes the gadget lighter (around 7 pounds) and quieter. AARP NEWSLETTERS %{ newsLetterPromoText }% %{ description }% Subscribe with Cherry's MX Blue keys has a medium feel for touch typists. So it's not too stiff, and it has a satisfying clickety-clack sound. The keyboard comes with a USB port for connecting a mouse, has a detachable wrist rest and is fully programmable. The individually backlit keys can be set to light up in a rainbow of colors for flashy gaming or one color for those who need help with legibility. Price: $130 John R. Quain is a contributing writer who covers personal technology, vehicle technology and privacy issues. His work also appears in The New York Times and PC Magazine and on CBS News. More on home-family AARP NEWSLETTERS %{ newsLetterPromoText }% %{ description }% Subscribe AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS