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In all honesty, I bought this because it was the cheapest CD/tape/tuner combo on Amazon at the time I got it. This is probably the reason you're looking at it, too. It's not a bad system, but don't expect the features that a nicer (and more expensive) system offers. For example, the remote control isn't all that great--it doesn't have numbers on it, only a few poorly designed buttons, so you can't quickly switch between presets--you can just scroll through them. Also, you can't use the remote to switch between functions (tuner, CD, tape)--you have to manually do that on the unit itself. And the remote doesn't work for the tape decks. Also, the unit has no audio-in ports, so you can't run your computer through it or tape something off of anything else. I expected a little more.

It's great, the best thing I ever bought. I got it as a mothers day gift and it is amazing. Great sound and features, I love the remote. I would pay more money for it because it is comparable. One downfall. The lenth of the speaker wires is small, like 4 feet. I wanted my speakers farther apart (on the top of a book case) so I went out and bought 30 feet of speaker wire for $3.50. It was the best bucks I ever invested for the entire package.

If you want a good system, this is your best bet!

Anyone who wants a high-quality CD player, tape player, and AM/FM radio for a very reasonable price should seriously consider buying this model. It includes speakers, all necessary cords, a remote control, and a guarantee. The sound can only be described as splendid and on top of everything else the machine has a very handsome appearance!

I must say - I was a bit nervous about buying something online this big. No problems tho! But you can imagine my surprise. This unit is fantastic. The sound is clear, nice balence, tapes well from cd or radio. The digital tuning is definately a plus. The remote, is larger, but you can control everything but the tape player. I was very impressed on the quick shipping just in time to wrap it up, for my daughters bday present. Now... to shop for a cd case!

The Koss Portable CD player is the best investment you could ever make. The quality of the 3-way speakers are excellent, the radio comes in nicely, and the cassete play-back is great. You could have one tape start playing when the other one is done. The CD function is the best. You could listen to the first 10 seconds, or the whole thing. And the tuner lets you fast-forward through a track, like a cassete. No more having to replay a 8-minute track to hear your favorite 5-seconds. It also has a bass option, and a headphone jack. It also comes with a great remote control. This will be the best CD player you will ever buy.