# Vintage Stereo

> Retro HiFi stereo music player with advanced audio controls and vinyl simulation. (iPhone/iPad app by Christophe Vichery.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vintage-stereo/id625770406 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christophe Vichery](https://appshunter.io/developer/593787209)
- Category: Music, Music
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 30 MB
- Released: 2013-05-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vintage-stereo/id625770406/reviews.md

## What is Vintage Stereo?

Vintage Stereo is an old fashion HiFi stereo from the 90's. You can listen to your playlist and enhance the sound with the digital sound processing features: the equalizer, bass, treble, loudness, … In the vinyl mode, music has the same sound as an old 33 turntable. Now, just grab a cigar, a whisky … enjoy! :)

FEATURES :
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- play music from your playlist
- display artist's name/song
- set brightness of digital display
- quickly adjust sound with the bass, treble, loudness buttons
- accurately adjust the sound with 16 equalizer bands
- control the music (play, pause, stop, next, preview, seek forward and backward)
- listen to your music with the old 33 turntable - vinyl mode
- save your configuration (eq, vol, bass, bal, trb, …)
- music continues to play in background
- allows the portrait rotation (iPad only)
- alert if sound goes in internal or external speakers
- 100% core audio, the lowest level sound API on iOS systems
- radio and microphone features will be available soon

## Key features

- Playlist playback
- 16-band equalizer
- Bass, treble, loudness controls
- Vinyl turntable sound mode
- Save audio configurations
- Background music playback

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vintage-stereo/id625770406/reviews.md

### 2/5 — My review

*2020-07-12, version 1.6*

This app needs to be made compatible with Apple Music not just purchased music from iTunes. If I download an album from Apple Music it shows up but it won’t play. 

Fix this and you’ll have a great app

### 1/5 — Can’t get somgs to play

*2019-09-04, version 1.6*

Sure wish there instructions for using the app.  I click the button (5) indicated in the help but it won’t play anything. Don’t buy this. No way to contact developer either.

### 1/5 — what gives here......

*2018-01-23, version 1.6*

All my life has been music and guitars and stereo systems and vinyl  cd  cassettes  amps    you name it    I’ve plugged it in and got sound

I can’t this stupid app to do ANYTHING!!!
   (I think the help link is somewhere on the cd player, but it does not help)

the most unfriendly app I’ve ever had

### 2/5 — Nothing can make IOS sound better

*2017-11-03, version 1.6*

I have bought countless numbers of music apps since moving from Android to IOS.
While the phone is better I have come to the belief that no one can make the IOS music aspect of the phone sound better.
Yes the app works, the interface is nice but the sound is no better than the standard IOS music app. The bass and treble does not really work at however the loudness button works it is not better Thant any app out there.  The equalizer struggles to keep up with what must be built in IOS forces to not allow or give up control of their sound.
For now I will continue to use my Motorola phone with the real PowerAmp for Android app as my music player and bypass anything Apple for my music experience.  
The two stars is not against the developer of the app but that IOS just does not allow any app to truly control the sound which is just bad period.

### 4/5 — A few improvements needed

*2016-07-20, version 1.6*

Looking for another EQ besides EQ10. Tried this. ONCE i figured out how to add more than on track (instructions needed for this), i set the equalizer. It sounds fairly good, but I seem to have to fine tune each song ( loudness, more bass, more treble/midrange). The bass & treble knobs made more of a difference than the equalizer.
Need lights on various knobs to be able to tell if they are on, or not.
Lastly, need a way to shuffle songs on playlist. I like to set EQ once and hit play to shuffle my songs and let it play. If this were truly a hybrid vintage stereo/music, it would do this.
Other than that, not bad 👍

### 5/5 — Cool Retro Stereo

*2015-03-20, version 1.6*

Works great ! No crashes ! The sound is nice especially when you use very good bluetooth speakers. The best retro hifi stereo ever! Love it 💓

### 1/5 — A $3 paid app with adds

*2015-02-05, version 1.5*

You should be ashamed of yourselves. Adds in a paid app is unacceptable.

### 1/5 — Feel like a nut:-(

*2014-04-28, version 1.4*

It'll be really nice if the buttons lit up that'll make up for the advertisement I shouldn't be seeing for a paid app what's up with that!!! It looks real lets make it real

### 1/5 — looks cool but its junk

*2014-01-20, version 1.4*

I am a stereo nut and this app looks cool but it is junk. To small to see, it does not work as stated help files are not present and half of the features are not working yet.
Dont waste your money on this. It is a total waste of money and you will also see advertising. I would like my money back.

### 1/5 — J-U-N-K

*2013-11-11, version 1.3*

Don't Waste a Your Money

## Frequently asked questions about Vintage Stereo

### What is Vintage Stereo?

Vintage Stereo is a music player that emulates a 90s HiFi stereo system. It offers advanced audio controls like a 16-band equalizer and a vinyl mode for a retro sound experience.

### How much does Vintage Stereo cost?

Vintage Stereo is a paid application priced at $2.99.

### Does Vintage Stereo have ads?

No, Vintage Stereo does not contain advertisements.

### What devices support Vintage Stereo?

Vintage Stereo is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### What is the vinyl mode in Vintage Stereo?

The vinyl mode in Vintage Stereo simulates the sound of an old 33 turntable, providing a nostalgic audio experience for your music.

### Can Vintage Stereo play music in the background?

Yes, Vintage Stereo allows your music to continue playing in the background while you use other applications.

### How often is Vintage Stereo updated?

The latest version of Vintage Stereo is 1.6, which was last updated on February 20, 2015. Updates are not frequent.

### What is the age rating for Vintage Stereo?

Vintage Stereo has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2015-02-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Ads removed
- Preview video added
- Tuner designed but not featured

### 1.5 — 2015-01-10

- new icon
- new name
- new design
- gfx engine updated
- sfx engine updated

### 1.4 — 2013-11-26

- Warning added when music comes from iCloud

### 1.3 — 2013-10-31

- bug fix : app crashes when loading mp3 file without the title or artist tag filled

### 1.2 — 2013-10-06

- Major updates on sfx engine for ios 7

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All apps by Christophe Vichery: https://appshunter.io/developer/593787209

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