Gallery: This Tiny Gadget Turns Any Old Speakers Into a Stereo System

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    Paul Cocksedge design the Vamp and the Vamp Stereo.
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    The Vamp is a mini amp that can turn any old speaker into a bluetooth speaker.
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    Vamp Stereo's housing is made of sustainably farmed wood, while all of its electronics---and even parts of its cones---are made out of recycled materials.
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