Tivoli Audio Model One Henry Kloss table radio Maple/Green
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(4 out of 5)Great, but a couple of glitches
This is a fantastic radio -- I've owned several over the years, but their are a couple of glitches.
On the good side:
* Beats the Bose mini system any day and costs a few hundred less!
* Precise tuning with rotary dial
* Great sound w/o being phony
* Furniture grade wood
* Acceptable price
* Enough heft to use as a weapon should a burglar come in your house
On the bad side:
* Furniture grade wood destroyed by plastic buttons that look and feel cheap
* No presets or equalizer
* Attaching auxiliary device takes practice
* Annoying "pop" when turned on. Always worries me that something is wrong
* Discernible low level hum on very low volumes
* Much like Apple computers, there is not much of price differential among authorized retailers. Buy from a non-authorized dealer (such as some EBayers) and you may find the warranty void
* No remote
Still a great radio for those who don't want some unholy stereo system with a million cords to get in the way. If you have the opportunity, compare the Bose and Tivoli/Kloss systems side by side. Bose may be stereo, but you probably won't be able to tell the difference!
(5 out of 5)Very happy
This radio is extremely nice. It even goes great with our maple kitchen cabinets and green walls, a perfect match. The sound is very good but reception is so so with the wire annt. It is very well made.
(5 out of 5)Excellent but a bit strident sometimes
A very beautiful piece of furniture. Sturdy and well finished. Solid bass (but not deep). Excellent sound but sometimes a bit strident (harsh) specially when used as AUX. to reproduce mp3 (inherently strident). The dial numbers are unreadable under almost any regular condition. Mine came with the dial (tuning wheel) shifted, so I can't have correct readings (99,9 looks like 100.2). However my other Tivoli radios (PAL and other Model 1) are absolutely centered. Don't know how to fix it.
The model ONE sounds a lot better than PALs and the same quality as model TWO (but mono). However my first model TWO showed bass distortion for certain music mixes when the companion RIGHT speaker was connected. My actual model TWO is a bit (but a very bit ) lees strident.
Bottom line I love my TIVOLIS but would suggest:
- Digital (Like Tivoli's SongBook )
- Better Dial Numbers System
- Independent two speed FM AM knobs (if not digital)
- Bass/Treble (separate) controls.
p.s. Try Model One with a Select-A-Tenna ... is a DX BOMB.
(5 out of 5)Exactly as advertised
I bought this for my parents who live in rural VT, and they are very happy with its sturdy simplicity, ease of operation, and quality of reproduction. If you are looking for a elegant, simple table radio, this is an excellent choice!