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This is an amazing item to purchase. It takes up so little space, compared to a traditional stereo with speakers. The sound quality is excellent, and it has an alarm clock too! It is a lovely addition to any room. You can pre-set loads of radio channels and most important of all it has a remote control. You won't be disappointed with the quality of this item.

Husband loved this birthday present - bit retro looking for my liking but its solid, sounds good, and looks just right in his potting shed which is where he wanted it to live. He can take it round the garden with him as it is also battery operated.

Bought this DAB/CD player on the strength of reviews on Amazon. While I agree that the sound is clear I think that there is insufficient bass available. The menu button takes you to an option to adjust bass and treble levels but even on the maximum bass setting it is inadequate for full orchestral sounds - Mahler sounds disappointing. Amazingly, the bass and treble levels you set through the menu are not remembered by the unit and have to be reset each time it is switched on. I also think the maximum volume available is not sufficient. I bought the unit mainly for accompaniment while decorating and, if it is in an adjacent room, then it's not really loud enough. I would also recommend prospective purchasers to check out the availability and number of DAB stations in their area. It's pretty limited round here (Herefordshire). In common with another reviewer I cannot see the need for the remote control.

Excellent . Pleasant tone and clear with quite enough volume . First DAB and very pleased . Set its self up and works a treat . Buy without anxiety .

I bought the classy looking Sony DAB CD player in March 2009. The fm radio and cd player still function but the dab ceased to operate 2 weeks ago.


Also in March 2009 I bought a Roberts Sound 53 DAB CD player. I think it has a warmer and better sound than the Sony.

Even more important it still works properly.

For me the Sony legend of solid build quality has been dented.

I feel rather sad and sonically inconvenienced.