Tivoli Audio MCDDKCLA Platinum Series Model CD Player (Dark Walnut/Beige) Review

Whether you are looking for a CD player to compliment your Model One table radio or the Model Two stereo radio, or are in need of a smaller-sized CD player to add to a home stereo system, the Model CD satisfies on both counts. This is a CD deck accessory that can be used with the Tivoli Model One, Model Two, and Model Three radios, as well as any component sound system via full size RCA outputs and 1/8 stereo miniplug 12V DC input for use in cars, boats, RVs, or private aircraft. Includes 110V AC Power Supply and Analog Audio Component Cable.







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Tivoli Audio M3DKCLA Platinum Series Model Three AM/FM Clock Radio (Walnut/Beige) Review

Tivoli Audio Model Three Clock Radio - Go shopping today for a clock radio and you'll mostly find big & bright digital displays, the sounds of nature, futuristic designs, and other modern amenities. Tivoli Audio however, takes a different path with the Model Three Clock Radio. It has a purely analog interface for both the clock, and the AM/FM radio, as well as being designed with an old-fashioned feel. While keeping a classic design, it does have modern features and superior audio technology inside. Sleek thumbwheel to set the alarm time constant, gentle illumination, external FM antenna & power supply included in a high gloss dark walnut and beige finish.







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C. Crane Sonido Radio Review

I think that this is a excellent Weather Alert radio because it serves it purpose and is easy to operate. My last Weather Alert radio was just to complicated, even in just using the clock radio features. It was a Reecom and even gave child alerts but programming was a major job. This one gives you just local weather alerts and that is what is needed in an emergency. The AM receiver is very good because it is the first radio that I get numerous stations at my location. I live in a low area about 200 feet below hills on both sides of my house. It does very well. The FM band is excellent. The quality of the sound is between very good and great. The clock radio function is excellent. The only downside is no handle and what I feel is less than satisfactory instructions. Otherwise, if you need a NOAA Weather Alert Radio this is an excellent choice.

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Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio Tuner Review

Easy to hook up and easy to use.
Mine sits atop my older Bose am/fm radio. I simply plugged in the audio cables and followed the very easy instructions and I had my presets set in no time. The backlight has 3 settings, one of which is akin to the dim light that the Bose defaults to, so the reviewer's complaint about the light is overstated.
If you have a component system OR if you have a radio with inputs/aux with speakers you like, this is a great product for you.

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Sangean WR-1 AM/FM Wooden Cabinet Radio, Walnut Review

I like the old school analog tuner, which is easy to use and pulls in stations really well. The audio quality would be great, except it has waaay to much bass. We have ours on the kitchen counter, and even at moderate volume, the junk on the counter resonates when somebody is just talking on the radio. A great radio should make it sound like people on the radio in the same room as you, not speaking over a PA system at the bottom of a well.

In fact, the bass was so objectionable, it was almost unlistenable. I took a piece of packing tape and put it over the resonance port in the back, which took enough of the edge of the bass to make it marginally acceptable. The only reason I kept this was that it's tuner is so good. I'd avoid this model, or any similar Sangean model unless it had a tone control.

Update: my wife found the bass so objectionable, she went out and bought a cheap clock radio to replace it. To see if the radio could be salvaged, I opened up the box. Aside from the compact transformer based power supply, the radio is contained on two circuit boards, one in front containing mostly radio stuff, one in back containing mostly power amp stuff and back connectors. Amplification duties are handled by a single, unmarked IC in a heatsinked, single inline package. This is possibly a TDA1010 or similar, which is mainly targeted at the car audio market.

There are two issues, I think, that cause the objectionable "boom" sound. The first is the speaker, which is a rather massive 3.5" unit similar to those used in car audio. Replacing this with a different unit might help, either a cheap unit with less bass capability, or a more expensive one with an aftermarket crossover.

The second issue is the cabinet, and some people might find this important for different reasons. The cabinet is not "wood" except by the most liberal definition of the word. It is a wood resin composite -- something like bakelite. There's nothing intrinsically wrong with this, but the material is extremely dense and the cabinet is definitely resonating. Theoretically covering the resonsance port would make this worse, but it seems move the boom to a less objectionable frequency. It might be possible to add weight to the case to shift the resonance lower.

In any case, this case is certainly not "walnut", it is wrapped in tough synthetic sheeting with walnut grain printed onto it. She sheet is actually overlapped on the bottom of the cabinet, and if you actually look at the "wood grain" you see it twists around the corners in ways that wouldn't happen on a real wood cabinet.

That said, the fact that this is not actually wood isn't necessarily a problem, it's a high quality plastic cabinet. In this case it seems poorly matched to the speaker, which is perhaps too much speaker for a cabinet this small. The more I think about this, the more I am convinced the best course of action would be to replace the speaker with a more appropriate one. It's not that the speaker is bad, far from it. It's just too much for this cabinet.

Second update: I soldered in a 220 microfarad non-polarized capacitor in series with the speaker. Given that the speaker is 4 ohms, this should result in a low pass filter with a loss of 3db at 180Hz, 9db at 90Hz, 15db at 45Hz etc. The objectionable "boom" is actually subsonic; you can feel it in other parts of the house. Although the radio is still bass heavy, the boom seems somewhat attenuated. I've ordered a 7.0 mh inductor from Parts Express using Amazon. Putting this in parallel with the speaker should net no noticeable reduction above 200Hz, 3db at around 130 Hz, and 12db/octave thereafter, yielding a 15db reduction at 64Hz, a more dramatic reduction of subsonic boom.

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Sangean WR-2 Digital AM/FM Tabletop Radio, Black Review

I have heard enough about HD radio, so I saved enough gift certificates, and finally bought this "new" "digital" radio.

when I opened the package from amazon.com. I ordered a white one, but the package box is for the walnut color. i thought that i got lucky, because it costs a little extra for the walnut color. but inside, it is still the white radio. When I turned on the radio, all five preset buttons have already been set to my local radio stations. So obviously, amazon sent me a used radio even though it looks new from outside. and i paid the price for a new radio. there is probably an amazon center close by where i live, that is why somehow all those 5 preset radio stations are all in my local area.

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If you are thinking about buying a HD radio, don't buy this one. I did my search several times on amazon with different keywords to find what products they have. This one has "digital" in the name, somehow, I thought that it is a HD radio. After all, it costs just as much as a HD radio. It is not. The first thing that I noticed was the usual statics from AM radio stations. I was surprised by that. Then I tried to find a way to tune to those FM sub-stations, I can't find a way to do it. I got to the Sangean's web site, and called them. They told me that this radio is not a HD radio.

so I immediately packed the radio, and sent it back to amazon via UPS.

This unit only has one speaker, even though the FM sound quality is pretty good, but you can buy a pretty good radio with CD player or tape player in one unit for less than $100. And the sound quality might even be better.

And if you really want a good tabletop radio, just add 20 or 30 dollars more, buy yourself a HD radio, from what I read, the sound quality will be far more better. and you can get many more FM stations, too.

Therefore, I rate this radio a 3, it is just too expensive for a plain radio.

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Boston Acoustics HSOLOMDNT Horizon Solo Am/Fm Radio Wtih Auxiliary Input (Midnight) Review

I've been hunting for a good quality, dual alarm radio since my Polk Audio iSonic went out (good radio, bad build quality) a few months ago. I had to have dual alarms, given my schedule, and a gradual wake (progressive wake) function. I really wanted something that sounded decent as well, as the iSonic it is replacing had very good audio quality. If you've ever owned a Bose Wave Radio, it's that sort of form factor but with vastly superior sound quality.

I decided to take a slight chance on this radio as it was at a lower price than MSRP when I purchased it here from Amazon. I'm glad I did. Here's what I've found:

Pros:

-Sound quality is very good for a single-speaker radio. It won't compete with a dedicated home stereo, but it easily keeps up with a Bose Wave Radio for a fraction of the cost. This will fill a good sized bedroom without much effort and no distortion, even at higher volumes. You can get pretty good clarity/separation of the instruments, though being monaural, it's not going to give you much of a soundstage.
-Dual alarms are very handy for anyone whose schedule changes from day to day (college student, various work schedules, his/hers, etc.)
-Gradual wake/progressive wake alarm will slowly increase the volume of the radio to more gently wake you from sleep. It's a pretty rapid ramp up, but still gradual.
-Intuitive controls are very easy to figure out without the manual, but the manual is very short and easy to read with a couple of other things I would have missed at first glance. Menu system isn't deep or complex to navigate, and everything is pretty self-explanatory.
-Excellent Snooze feature. Just touch the chrome bezel that rings the unit on the front (the rectangular one, not the ring around the face) and it snoozes for 10 min, each additional touch adds 5 minutes. No need to fumble around for the snooze button when half awake. Works exceptionally well. It's not a button, just a sensor.
-Adjustable brightness (daytime only) with a built-in light sensor that dims the display to the minimum when the lights go down.
-Built heavy and solid with a nice grippy-touch enclosure on the sides and back making it easy to handle. This feels like a quality piece of work, which it is.
-Solid radio reception that pulls in more stations than I realized we had in the area. It tends to be sensitive to the placement of the included long antenna whether or not you get a lot of interference, but if you have room to stretch it out fairly straight, you're in good shape. No need to hang it on a wall or anything. It's about 4 ft. long anyway.
-Small footprint on the nightstand. Will sit vertically or horizontally with a rotating bezel (that takes a little more oomph than I expected to rotate).
-Has an AUX in and a headphone out if you need such things
-Has a sleep mode timer on it if you need this
-Won't lose the time if power goes out. I have not tested the length of this capability, but when you unplug it for a couple of minutes and plug it back in, it doesn't lose the time. This is great for those little brown-outs and brief power outages that often hit certain areas. I don't believe it will sound the alarm, though, if power is gone.

Cons:
-Bass is a little limited. At lower volumes, bass is adequate, but as you increase the volume, the mids and highs outpace the ability of the tiny speaker to output balanced bass. It never gets distorted, just out of balance in this regard.
-Multi-function knobs can be a little bit of a hassle. All three knobs are press-able as well as rotate. Sometimes you'll find yourself trying to press one and you turn it instead, or vice versa. Very minor complaint, but notable if you have clumsy fingers.
-Sleep function is not a priority. I include this b/c two other reviewers mentioned it. It's true that the sleep function is buried under the menu system, but it's only about 2 clicks away and is very easy to access. If you use the sleep function a lot, I could see this as a minor drawback. If you never use the sleep function, like 99% of the people I know, then you'll never notice.
-Brightness doesn't go quite low enough. Compared to most alarm clocks these days, this one is positively Cimmerian. However, I would have appreciated a few lower levels of brightness than what's provided. It doesn't light up the room like the others I've tried, but it's still brighter than I would prefer. Minor complaint that can be addressed with the cheap window tint film you purchase from a car parts store for $10 and a drop of water to seat it nicely.
-No battery backup alarm in case the power goes off in the middle of the night.
-I noticed that one of the other reviewers had some trouble with volume settings and time displays not matching up correctly. My guess is that he got a bad unit as mine has been perfect from the get go.

I'm so impressed with this unit that I'm considering either buying another or buying one of the up-model Horizon Duo units to get the stereo sound and using it in my office at work. I can't recommend this enough as the negatives are so slight and likely to be rare issues for most people.

If you're in the market for a good sounding, high-quality dual alarm clock but don't want to spend over $100 (or possibly less), this is a great buy, and I can't recommend it enough.

Note: I would add one more point regarding the information provided on the Amazon web page. Under "Technical Details" it lists that it includes a remote. It doesn't. It doesn't appear to be designed to operate with one, either, as no such function/item is mentioned in the manual, either.

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Tivoli iYiYi High-Fidelity AM/FM Stereo System with Alarm Clock and iPod Dock (White/Silver) Review

I love my iYiYi and want one now in black, too! My first Tivoli product was the simple Model One Table Radio, I got it two years ago and have been hooked ever since. I'm an audiophile & absolutely bask in the room-filling sound of this surprisingly small unit. Everyone likes nice bass and it satisfies my need for a bright high end as well. Love it, love it, love it!

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Tivoli iYiYi High-Fidelity AM/FM Stereo System with Alarm Clock and iPod Dock (Black/Silver) Review

After a lot of browsing around for a bookshelf iPod system, I chose the Iyiyi and really, really like it.

I found that I could easily adjust and fix sound issues via my iPod's EQ settings. Initially my bass was a bit distorted, but a few adjustments on the iPod itself made this Tivoli unit sound bright, full, and crisp. I know some people prefer the sound on the Bose SoundDock, but I have to wonder if they might have changed their mind if they had used the Iyiyi and just made some changes on their player--for me it just took five minutes of tinkering and listening. To each his own, I guess.



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Tivoli Audio Model CD Player, Black/Silver Review

This unit was easy to set up and sounds great for its size (much better than the higher price Bose system). The styling and build quality are excellent.

I have a few minor quibles. It would be nice to have bass and treble controls on the main unit (although I rarely find myself wanting to make adjustments). The icons (play, stop, rewind) are very hard to read. After turning on the power to the CD player, you cannot eject the CD until it starts to play, which seems unecessary.

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Tivoli Audio SongBook Carry Bag Review

The Tivoli Audio Songbook is a high quality radio. This "Carry Bag" lets you protect your investment at the right price.
Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Black

The bag is durable with a clear front that let's you access your radio's controls. The detachable carry case can fit an iPod® or other MP3 that can be connected to the auxiliary input. You can also attach a different case to the clip loop.

The rear flap allows for wire-management and port access. The adjustable shoulder strap allows you to sling the bag over your soulder or messenger bag style.

This bag would have been better with thicker padding to protect the radio in transit. The shoulder strap could be beefed up too. In any case, I don't use this to skate around or ride a motorcycle. For basic transport it's better than no protection at all.

If you own this unit, give the carry bag a look. Enjoy!

Pros

+ Clear PVC front lets you access the controls
+ Detachable pouch for an iPod or other MP3 player
+ Rear panel flap to hide wires
+ Convenient top flap cut-out

Cons
- Case could use more padding for travel storage
- Adjustable shoulder strap could be stronger

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Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Silver Review

I read many reviews for the songbook before I purchased one. First of all the difference in sound between the songbook and the PAL is very little. I will admit that the PAL has a little more bass because the enclosure is deeper but they both have the same speaker. The Songbook is a fine portable radio and is very small in size, but big on sound. The screen is easily read, even though it is a little annoying how when switched on the time reverts to the top of the screen (especially when switched to AUX) where it is a little hard to read. FM reception is very good especially with the antenna extended, AM reception is excellent and it pulls in weak stations pretty well. Battery life is great with 6 "AA" 2400MAH rechargeable batteries installed it will last about 17 hours. All in all this radio is worth the price and should give you much enjoyment.

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Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, White Review

I read many reviews for the songbook before I purchased one. First of all the difference in sound between the songbook and the PAL is very little. I will admit that the PAL has a little more bass because the enclosure is deeper but they both have the same speaker. The Songbook is a fine portable radio and is very small in size, but big on sound. The screen is easily read, even though it is a little annoying how when switched on the time reverts to the top of the screen (especially when switched to AUX) where it is a little hard to read. FM reception is very good especially with the antenna extended, AM reception is excellent and it pulls in weak stations pretty well. Battery life is great with 6 "AA" 2400MAH rechargeable batteries installed it will last about 17 hours. All in all this radio is worth the price and should give you much enjoyment.

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Tivoli Audio Platinum Series Model One AM/FM Table Radio, Piano Black/Silver Review

As everyone else has noted about these Tivoli radios, it really does have superb sound in a small box. Great bass. What I don't understand is why they sell this beautiful piece of furniture with a WHITE appliance cord?? Also, has anyone else been able to find the connector cable to connect an ipod to this radio?

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Tivoli Audio M1WNBRZ Model One AM/FM Table Radio (Wenge/Bronze) Review

Tivoli Audio presents the Model One Radio for your desk or any location in home or office. The Model One has become a legend among radios and an example of late 20th century engineering and design. Like other priceless instruments from past centuries, this radio remains a totally unique audio gem. This is THE table radio and we have it just for you. Auxiliary input for CD or MP3 uses headphone output, record output, 12 volt DC input for use with optional cigarette lighter adapter in cars, boats, RVs and campgrounds. The Model One Table Radio may be prized for centuries to come. You can own it now - Wenge/Bronze finish.







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Tivoli Audio Model Three Dual Alarm Speaker, Cherry/Metallic Taupe Review

Five stars for the satellite speaker, which converts the Model 3 into a Model 2 (i.e. very credible, rich-sounding stereo system, rated as best compact system by Consumers Reports). However, the clock is simply a battery-operated, pedestrian time-keeper that beeps (certainly whomever you've selected as a bed partner deserves better). Last I checked, the speaker alone was fifty bucks. Pick it up and get a $10 small alarm clock (battery, wind-up, or electric) that at least offers more than a plain, uninteresting and insufficiently loud "beep" and doesn't sound off every 12 hours. (Even if you don't have a bed partner, I recommend the extra speaker. It can be kind of cool--even a transporting experience--finding yourself lying between a violin section and a cello section.)

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Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Green Review

I read many reviews for the songbook before I purchased one. First of all the difference in sound between the songbook and the PAL is very little. I will admit that the PAL has a little more bass because the enclosure is deeper but they both have the same speaker. The Songbook is a fine portable radio and is very small in size, but big on sound. The screen is easily read, even though it is a little annoying how when switched on the time reverts to the top of the screen (especially when switched to AUX) where it is a little hard to read. FM reception is very good especially with the antenna extended, AM reception is excellent and it pulls in weak stations pretty well. Battery life is great with 6 "AA" 2400MAH rechargeable batteries installed it will last about 17 hours. All in all this radio is worth the price and should give you much enjoyment.

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Tivoli Audio Model Subwoofer, Cherry/Metallic Taupe Review

I was already happy with the sound quality of the Tivoli Model Two, but after adding the subwoofer I love it. The only thing I don't like is the hum you get if you turn off the tuner and leave the subwoofer in standby mode. You also need to shop around for the best price. You can pay anywhere from $80 to $175 for this unit.

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Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Blue Review

I read many reviews for the songbook before I purchased one. First of all the difference in sound between the songbook and the PAL is very little. I will admit that the PAL has a little more bass because the enclosure is deeper but they both have the same speaker. The Songbook is a fine portable radio and is very small in size, but big on sound. The screen is easily read, even though it is a little annoying how when switched on the time reverts to the top of the screen (especially when switched to AUX) where it is a little hard to read. FM reception is very good especially with the antenna extended, AM reception is excellent and it pulls in weak stations pretty well. Battery life is great with 6 "AA" 2400MAH rechargeable batteries installed it will last about 17 hours. All in all this radio is worth the price and should give you much enjoyment.

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Tivoli Audio Model One AM/FM Table Radio, Hunter/Maple Review

I purchased this Radio for myself. I was looking for a small compact table top or small bookshelf and this fits the bill perfectly. The pricing of this radio varies greatly so do a web search for the best pricing. The quality of this radio is excellent, good work on the wood casing and color scheme (White Maple wood and a green faceplate)the numbers on all the dials are easy to read. This radio should last many of years if properly taken care of.
The main tuning knob is large and gives you a good stiff turn for fine tuning your stations in along with the cool modern LED tuning eye, a throw back from vintage radio's that had a vacuum tube eye for tuning in the stations. The on/off switch has a good snap to it and volume control has a good feel to it.
The sound it produces is very nice for me that is. I did not expect the quality of a high powered HI-FI system, but if you need more bass, then probably the extra woofer you can purchase would give you more response or range if needed. I do not find that it produces a cheap sound or "Tinny" like a cheap transistor radio would, over all sound quality very good, but as they say "its only my opinion, I could be wrong!" Rate it 5 stars out of 5

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Tivoli Audio PAL (Portable Audio Laboratory) AM/FM Radio, Black Review

My two cents here only reinforces what a few others have said before. This compact and rugged little radio has impressive sound and better than average reception. I can pull in every station in my town with only minor adjustments to its antenna for FM and positional changes of the entire box for AM.

Truly, the sound quality and frequency response is surprising. It has a bit of that Bose wow factor to it. It gets decent lows and highs at a very listenable level without any distortion. Any audiophile would appreciate its overall output.

So here is what keeps this little piece of ear candy from receiving all 5 stars: the dreaded rechargeable and thus, irreplaceable battery. I know these things don't last forever in any piece of electronic crap that we use, but when a rechargeable and irreplaceable battery quits recharging, it changes the whole point of its existence. Now I have a nice sounding radio that must stay tethered to its electrical umbilical cord, greatly limiting its usefulness to me. Normally, she followed me out to the garden to keep the pesky sounds of nature at bay. No longer. My ears are now under constant assault from the birds, bees, and my neighbors' various gas-powered lawn gear.

Want a radio for your nightstand or bathroom? Perhaps one for your crawlspace at work? Then this will fit the bill. Otherwise, stay away from rechargeable units. We all know that "rechargeable" is a euphemism for "temporary" which all batteries are anyway.

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Tivoli Audio Platinum Series Model One AM-FM Table Radio, Dark Walnut/Beige Review

I purchased this radio to listen to NPR and music while getting dinner ready in the kitchen. The radio has a great sound and very good reception without any extra antennas. And most importantly, it has a beautiful design. I am thinking of purchasing a second one for another room in the house. Compared to other radios in the "appealing design" category, (i.e. the Sonoro Cubo radio) the Tivoli Model One is priced very decently especially considering the quality of this wonderful retro piece.

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Tivoli Audio Model One AM/FM Table Radio, White/Silver Review

I can't review this product, because even though I ordered it from Amazon months ago, it has never shipped and the customer "service" people say it is back ordered with no shipping date given. I canceled my order and tried Google shopping to find the product elsewhere. Lo and behold, the first "hit" is Amazon advertising it as "in stock". That is false advertising in my book, as this item is not in stock and has not been for many months!

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Tivoli Audio Model One AM/FM Table Radio, Cherry/Cobalt Blue Review

Hi everyone! For those who are not decided, whether this one is the ONE, I would like to share my experience.
I was asked to purchase a radio without needless features and a good sound (to my mamma's kitchen - didn't have to be stero either) and there was a "money to be spent" limit.
I surfed through a lot of sites with applicable "music box parameters" filters and among others this Model One came out. I'm telling you, it was love at first sight! Even if it was not for me, of course I was hunting after a radio I would buy for myself, i.e. not a plastic case, rahter a piece of furniture with a bit of a luxury feel. This one fulfils these conditions!
Last thing I did, when making a decision, was the color picking. We've got almost the whole house in shiny orange and this Cherry/Cobalt Blue perfectly fits here. There are a lot more colors with different pricing, a green combination wouldn't be bad too. I've checked pictures of all the other colors around the web, but for the photos have been modified for advertisement, the colors are not very realistic, i.e. you can see a good looking picture of one model and elsewhere the same color doesn't seem to be that fine! Cherry/Cobalt Blue looked good everywhere, as much as I can remember now, so I bought one..
Packing - a solid package from cardboard with polystyrene inside to fill the whole box and to make a seating for the "precious". You put away the upper part of the poly and see the wooden retro beauty. It is wraped in a plastic bag or something, so you tear it off and you can start playing with it..
As for workmanship, the pictures you can see around the web don't lie. As for the color of this model, it really looks as presented.
I am from Mid Europe and this is a U.S. product so I had to use the 12V plug. The manual says 12V/800mA, the standard here is 12V with a bit more mA's, but it works fine too :).
I like the sound of the radio, it is designed to be rich, of course it is not made for mad parties, where you can't "hear your own word". So it exactly fits to its purpose - easy listening while cooking or reading or working on a PC ;) Btw. there is a hole at the bottom of the radio for the bass to come out, really nice work!...
To be honest, I am not into AM band, so I was testing FM only and dare suggest usage of an external antenna. There are some reviews I have read saying the reception is good or excellent, but no details were given regarding which antenna was used, that is why I'm telling you, I managed to hear maybe 5 stations using the attached external "piece of wire" and one station was fairly "listenable" (beware, I am demanding :). If it was up to me, I would connect it to a larger antenna, which would be outside the house or inside, but with an amp, because this radio deserves it :) My Mom listens to the one station and is happy with that. Of course the reception depends on where you intend to use this radio.
There are some functions you can read about in the device manual, so I won't bother you with what can be read elsewhere.
Last remark - the plastic buttons :). I would swap them for wooden ones. It is the only cons, but from my own point of view. Believe me, it is not a reason to not buy this radio, I just don't like plastic much...
To sum things up, I absolutelly recommend "Tivoli Audio Model One AM/FM Table Radio" for use as described above, giving 5 stars from 5 and if I was a broadcast band listener, I would buy this for myself as well or would focuse on other models from Tivoli ;) Enjoy, Adam..

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Tivoli Top-Firing 3-Inch Full-Range Stereo Speaker, Cherry/Metallic Taupe Review

This speaker provides warm, rich, full sound for a reasonable price. While the Model Three may sound good by itself, adding this second speaker brings it to another level and will greatly increase your enjoyment of it. Originally I wasn't sold on the idea of a top-firing speaker, but aesthetically it has grown on me: the design is simple and classy, and the small form factor is perfect for a bedroom or office. Highly recommended.

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Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Black Review

I read many reviews for the songbook before I purchased one. First of all the difference in sound between the songbook and the PAL is very little. I will admit that the PAL has a little more bass because the enclosure is deeper but they both have the same speaker. The Songbook is a fine portable radio and is very small in size, but big on sound. The screen is easily read, even though it is a little annoying how when switched on the time reverts to the top of the screen (especially when switched to AUX) where it is a little hard to read. FM reception is very good especially with the antenna extended, AM reception is excellent and it pulls in weak stations pretty well. Battery life is great with 6 "AA" 2400MAH rechargeable batteries installed it will last about 17 hours. All in all this radio is worth the price and should give you much enjoyment.

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Tivoli Audio Model Three AM/FM Clock Radio, Cherry/Metallic Taupe Review

Let's get one thing out of the way right now: This is not the best buy in clock radios. The feature set and price do not match up.

Having said that, I just did not like the sound of the others that I listened to. I did not want to pay anything at all for a clock radio that did not sound good. Therefore I went with the Model 3.

I also bought the stereo speaker and the subwoofer, which makes this system near hi-fi, but even worsens the price/value ratio.

The system is compact (the small sub fits under my nightstand and the two speakers go on top of the two nightstands) and fills our guest room with sound without strain. Guests who care about such things are very pleased. The sound does not go down as far as one would expect of a unit with a sub, but where it does go it is very smooth and natural.

Yeah, it's odd that the clock is battery powered, and it would be nice to have an iPod dock (there is an input in the back that will accept output from a CD player/iPod/etc.) but this unit was designed for sound, period.

I'm very happy with it.

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Tivoli Audio Model Two AM/FM Table Radio with Stereo Speaker, Cherry/Metallic Taupe Review

The Model Two is a modern update on the Henry Kloss designed KLH Model 8, a simple hi fidelity system that combined a decent tuner/amplifier with a separate acoustic suspension speaker. It featured bauhaus/lab equipment inspired design that was minimalist and clean. If you were to see KLH equipment from the late 50's through the early 60's you would not only struck by it's classic, timeless design, but it's striking similarity to the Model One and Model Two by Tivoli Audio.

Choosing this is perhaps more a matter of aesthetics as it is performance. It is indeed one of the best compact stereo systems available, but at this point there are many other very capable options available, some at a more affordable price. It is unfortunate that the price on the Tivoli Model One and Two have climbed so much in the last few years. You are paying for nice packaging, including a real-wood grain cabinet. But whether or not that is worth $300.00 is debatable.

I fell victim to the Model Two for the reasons outlined in my title. I admire the human engineering that went into vintage stereo equipment. I love Braun's beautiful stereo systems from the late 50's. Buying a Model One or Model Two allows you to get a system with this same clean, focused design, but with current electronics and a warranty. It is a piece of equipment that will be valued 20 years from now for the same reasons it is prized today.

You get ample inputs for connecting a computer or mp3 player, and a subwoofer output for their companion subwoofer, which add a modest amount of low-end to the system. I wish they had chosen not to use 3.5 mm connectors for equipment, instead of more rugged RCA connectors. Headphone type connectors are simply not as durable, but fortunately I have had no complaints so far, but I would recommend not repeatedly unplugging and plugging in equipment to the connectors.

So -- I won't argue based on sound quality. The system sounds good, but for $300 there are many other potential choices that cost less and sound as good. This is a decision that can't be made by only one side of the brain. It is as much about how it looks as it is about how it performs. I was tempted to give it four stars because it's cost to performance ratio simply isn't that good, but as I have repeatedly said here, it is not all about how it sounds.

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Tivoli AudioModel One AM / FM Table Radio, Black / Silver Review

I recently purchased an "iHome" radio/clock/iPod player on the spur of the moment at a big box store. Big Mistake. The sound was terrible, tinny, with a low roar in the background. HATED IT. So I got online and did some research. My new Tivoli is great, with a clear and full sound. It has no clock (which I didn't want anyway). It's supposed to accomodate my iPod, which I haven't tried yet. The sound is SO much better I can't believe I'm still stuck with this iHome contraption (lost the receipt so can't return it).

I like the smooth clean look of the Tivoli and it's very user friendly. I recommend this product as a good value for the price.

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Tivoli Audio iPAL Portable Audio Laboratory AM/FM Radio, Silver/White Review

My two cents here only reinforces what a few others have said before. This compact and rugged little radio has impressive sound and better than average reception. I can pull in every station in my town with only minor adjustments to its antenna for FM and positional changes of the entire box for AM.

Truly, the sound quality and frequency response is surprising. It has a bit of that Bose wow factor to it. It gets decent lows and highs at a very listenable level without any distortion. Any audiophile would appreciate its overall output.

So here is what keeps this little piece of ear candy from receiving all 5 stars: the dreaded rechargeable and thus, irreplaceable battery. I know these things don't last forever in any piece of electronic crap that we use, but when a rechargeable and irreplaceable battery quits recharging, it changes the whole point of its existence. Now I have a nice sounding radio that must stay tethered to its electrical umbilical cord, greatly limiting its usefulness to me. Normally, she followed me out to the garden to keep the pesky sounds of nature at bay. No longer. My ears are now under constant assault from the birds, bees, and my neighbors' various gas-powered lawn gear.

Want a radio for your nightstand or bathroom? Perhaps one for your crawlspace at work? Then this will fit the bill. Otherwise, stay away from rechargeable units. We all know that "rechargeable" is a euphemism for "temporary" which all batteries are anyway.

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Tivoli Audio Model One AM / FM Table Radio, Classic / Walnut Review

I have purchased three of these radios in the past couple of years as gifts. They are a great sounding table radio and get great reception....i.e. public radio stations. you can also plug in your ipod. Great radio!!!

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