A survey cited by The Independent and the Belfast Telegraph reports a rise in ownership of vintage music players across the UK. The findings suggest that about a third of adults own a vintage music player. The results also point to stronger uptake among younger age groups: nearly a fifth of Gen Z respondents say they own a vinyl record player, according to the survey cited by both outlets. The reporting frames the trend as part of a broader “retro revival,” with consumers increasingly choosing physical or legacy formats and devices rather than relying exclusively on streaming or modern audio systems. While the articles provide the headline figures on overall adult ownership and the Gen Z share for vinyl record players, they do not detail the survey’s methodology, sample size, or the full breakdown by age beyond the Gen Z figure mentioned. Overall, the sources agree on the central message that vintage music playback devices are becoming more common, with particularly noticeable interest among younger respondents.