jWIN JXCD8700 4-CD/MP3 CD Vertical-Loading Hi-Fi System Review

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(More customer reviews)While the look of the system is stylish, and does offer the feature of being wall-mounted I found the operation less than satisfactory.It is very easy to assemble.I was shocked at how loud the motor sounds when opening and closing the disk covers.Though, initially I figured I might as well get use to that.One of my first issues was sorting through MP3 albums.I have several disks of MP3's that have many artists as well as sub albums for each artist.The display of the system would only tell me the name of the album once I started playing the songs, not the artist.On other systems you can see the name of the album before actually having to play the album, and once playing it displays the artist information/track information as well.Hence the menu options were not exactly "user friendly."When selecting the next album there was a sort of lapse where the system would play a second or two of the previous track, from the previous album which was a sort of disturbing sound.Followed by this was silence and then the first track of the selected album would play.I thought this was peculiar but could over look it.What I could not over look was the fact that it skipped way too easily on disks.(MP3 and CD disks alike).On one of my CD's, bought from a store even, skipped awfully on a certain track.This disk was not scratched badly and seemed to have played fine in the past.When I played the same song from the same album in my portable CD/MP3 player, it played perfectly!So in my humble opinion, if this system is about three times as expensive then it should also play so well.
In troubleshooting I made sure the system was level and cleaned the laser heads to make sure it wasn't due to dust from shipping.The remote doesn't work at a distance of more than a few feet.
Ultimately, I did return the system.Thankfully Amazon.com is good about issuing returns in a timely manner!Buyer beware, although you may like this system more than I did.

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JWIN JXCD8700 4-CD/MP3 CD Vertical-Loading Hi-Fi System4 audio CD/MP3 CD-changer wall-mountable/desktop system; Plays CD, CD-R/RW & MP3 CD; PLL AM/FM stereo radio; Real time clock display with sleep function; 40 track programmable memory; 30 radio station presets; 5 preset EQ modes: Flat, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Disco; High-quality 2-way speaker system; Timer On/Off function with Snooze; Blue backlit LCD 4-CD/MP3 CD Vertical-Loading Hi-Fi System

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Sony LBT LCD77Di Shelf Stereo System (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)My AWIA tanked a while back, and I was forced to get a new unit. AWIA was gonna be a tough act to follow. I'm not someone paid or 'encouraged' to write this either.

This is a pretty good unit. I hope it gives me lots of good years of service. It has a good, rich sound that fills my living room nicely. I have high ceilings and wood floors and the sound is good, not 'tinny' or high pitched. iPod, USB, aux. inputs are great. I like the audio controls O.K. but still want more than 3 layers/bands of an equalizer....The video screen is cool. GREAT picture. But it really has no appreciable function. Unless your in a dorm room maybe, but most folks probably have a laptop that has a much bigger picture anyway. It woud make for a decent digital picture frame, but it's still kinda small for that, and since it's sitting on a shelf or cabinet it's probably not gonna be in a great position to watch. At least that's how it is in my home. Still the picture is Very good.

SONY. All the bells and whistles on the unit, and no RDS?!?! (Radio Disply System) like on my cars radio?? How come that's not on here?? And why not a HD reciever? Those 2 things would have put this unit at 6 stars for me! And why not an option for some decent screen savers while the radio is on? If it's gonna have a screen saver, and the potential for great pictures! How come those LAME images? Since we can't play/see anything else while the radio is playing!

Forgive my whining...Those are just my ideas for improvements. For the money though, this is a good unit. It seems difficult to find a decent stereo these days, and this one fits the bill fairly nicely. Hope this helps. I'm satisfied. Oh and by the way. The distributor, and UPS got this there to me before the scheduled delivery date, and at Christmas Time!

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Karaoke: Karaoke-PON/Multiplex/Key control/Song Reservation/Scoring/Vocal-Vocal select (Only DVD Function)

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Personal Six-Station Listening Center, Gray Review

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(More customer reviews)When teachers have to buy their own supplies and equipment due to the poor economy, we need good value and prices.This listening station is just the right thing for my classroom.It works well, the price was wonderful, and it came in such a short amount of time, I was able to begin using it right away.I have always had excellent results when ordering from Amazon, whether it be items for my classroom or personal items.Keep up the good work. Thanks, Amazon1
Teacher in Florida

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Personal Six-Station Listening Center, Gray

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Jensen 3-Speed Stereo Turntable with AM/FM Stereo Radio - JTA-220 (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)We have bought this turntable for listening to our Old CCM collection.
It has a good sound, the internal speakers are just enough to give a nice listening pleasure.

Internal Speakers
Speakers output
Headphone jack
Radio
Volume Control
Power on Switch
That's it.
Does not have bells and whistles but it is a basic Turntable with a nice sound...

I plugged this unit to a sound card and recorded our rare (out of print) LPs collection to my Computer... just to have and keep the songs safe.
Yes... you do not need an USB turntable to record on your computer.
Just plug the "headphone jack" of this unit to the "Line in" on your sound card, then download a Free software like "Audacity" and start recording your LPs. Easy!

I recommend this unit for basic "good sounding" music playing and for LPs to Computer recording...

Nice!

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Jensen JTA-220 STEREO 3-SPEED TURNTABLE WITH AM/FM RECEIVER & 2 BUILT-IN SPEAKERS 3-SPEED STEREO TURNTABLE WITH AM/FM RECEIVER & 2 BUILT-IN SPEAKERS IN A WOODEN CABINET; FM STEREO & POWER INDICATORS; EXTERNAL STEREO SPEAKER OUTPUT TERMINALS; INCLUDES DUST COVER & STEREO HEADPHONE JACK ; DIM: 6.25H X 12.5W X 10.63D

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Sony MHC-EC99i Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System with Integrated iPod Dock 530W Review

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(More customer reviews)After I came home from 5 months in Australia to find my Aiwa stereo not working I knew it was time to buy new audio equipment for my room. I like the idea of a shelf system so I began looking for one that was 10 years newer and fit my preferences. I went the stereo route because I wanted a radio and CD player and ultimately a tape deck, although this unit does not have one. I had read several reviews of this model and went into the store (BJ's Wholesale Club of all places) to test it out. Bringing my iPod, I was thoroughly impressed. I went back the next day and purchased this bad boy.

The stereo comes in a huge box but is managable. I was surprised to find the unit overall is very light-weight and set up is easy. Once I finally had it set up, I was immediately impressed with the stellar sound. This thing is LOUD. You get crisp highs, balanced mids, and thumping lows thanks to the additional subwoofer it comes with. I don't think I've heard an iPod sound as good as it does with this unit. As I have read previously, the speaker cords are a bit short. The satellite speakers are fine, but how is a subwoofer expected to be placed on the floor as I want it with such relatively short cords? I'm planning to get some additional cord so I can place the speakers where I want.

I'm very happy with this system and being a bit picky about my audio sound has proven to help me find a great stereo. All kinds of music sound great, from thumping hip hop to reggae to accoustic rock.

This thing is also pretty sleek looking, being a metallic black, modern looking, and light blue accents in the speakers.

Why not a 5?
-Short cord length
-Small display which is hard to see from far away
-No custom EQ, although "rock" mode sounds best
-No tape deck. I admit tapes are out-dated but it would be nice to have the capability to play them

Overall VERY happy with my purchase and definitely recommend this system to and audiophile who wants to pack some punch into his/her audio system.

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iPod Ready,Charge, Play, Control. Integrated iPod dock, Dedicated iPod button, New black finish, 530W Total Power Output Single Disc CD Player, CD-R / RW and MP3 Playback AM / FM Tuner with 30 Station Presets Remote Control with full iPod menu control, Clock, Aarm, Sleep Timer

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Supersonic SC-3399M - Micro system - radio / CD / MP3 Review

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(More customer reviews)This system is supposed to play MP3s. It does not! It also will not play "homemade" cds. The main reason I purchased this product was to play MP3s and I am very disappointed.

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Supersonic MICRO SYSTEM WITH CD/MP3 & AM/FM RADIO

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NAXA NX-423 Compact CD Player AM/FM Radio Home Stereo Review

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(More customer reviews)The first time I tried to use the CD player the volume could not be adjusted.It played at the loudest setting only.This was intolerable in the room where I intended to use the machine.I contacted the shipper, OUTLET, and they were most helpful and pleasnt in arrangeing a replacement.The replacement was no better; it also had a seriousvolume control problem.I returned the second machine and OUTLET immediatley arranged a refund.It is obvious that NAXA has a serious manufactureing problem.I want to thank OUTLET, the shipper in the very prompt and professional maner in resolveing this situation

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Naxa NS-423* Top Loading CD Player * Analog Tuning with Digital Read Out* Dynamic Dual Speakers for Premium Sound* LCD Display with Blue Illumination* Alarm Clock* Programmable CD Memories* Skip & Search Functions* Full Function Remote Control* UL/ETL Listed

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Sony LBT-ZX66i iPod Ready Mini Shelf System Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been listening to my new Sony LBT-ZX66i for the past 3 hours. It does everything it claims to do and does it well. Unlike last year's equivalent model which had a (now obsolete) cassette deck, this year's model gives you a much more useful iPOD dock.(for most full-sized iPODs, such as my iPOD Classic, you can insert your iPOD directly into the LBT-ZX66i's dock. Some older or smaller iPOD's may require an adaptor)
The Sony features a 5-disc carousel-type CD changer, an iPOD dock & AM/FM radio, plus the ability to do Karaoke(there's two microphone inputs via quarter inch plug) and a headphone output which uses full sized quarter inch headphone plug.
This system is powerful and clean, and the "X-Groove" button will provide the outrageous thumping that your disco,rap, hip-hop & Dance music enthusiast craves. But here an important difference: unlike many similar systems from other manufacturers, when the thumping mode("X-Groove") is switched off, the LBT-ZX-66i can provide clear,natural sound, with crisp midrange and highs for those of us who prefer rock, pop,jazz and other types of music. Believe me: even without the added thumping, the LBT-ZX-66i is no slouch in the bass department. The 3-way speakers(with horn-loaded tweeters) are better than you would normally get in a system of this type.
There are number of effects modes optimized for various types of music(Rock,Pop, Salsa,Reggae,Dance,Jazz,Samba,Tango). "Rock" seems to yield the clearest and most natural sound. There's also a simulated surround mode(which I have yet to try), and a 3-band digital equalizer(you can create your own custom E.Q. settings in the unit's memory). I'll eventually experiment with these features. And if you have a turntable, there's a phono input. Programming the FM/AM tuner was easy and the reception and sound quality was fine.
My only complaint is this: the remote control is a bit too basic. There are too many features of the LBT-ZX66i which can't be controlled from the remote control. These features(including the effects modes) can only be selected from the main unit's front panel.
I normally wouldn't comment on the merchant here in a product review,but I'll say this:I've had a great experience buying from "J&R Music World" for the past 29 years, whether directly, or more recently through Amazon. After buying a Plasma T.V. from J&R(via Amazon) and seeing J&R drop the price $200 lower ten days later, I contacted J&R, who gave me a $200 store credit, which I used towards this Sony compact stereo system.
One other thing:this system is fairly large. It is not exactly a shelf system, but if you've got room for it, then go for it. You won't be disappointed. Not that many companies are making this sort of system anymore(JVC doesn't make systems of this size & power any more), but Sony can make this sort of system better. The manufacturing quality is excellent, and it's got enough features that can either be used or not used, so it can be tailored to produce good sound no matter what your musical tastes are.
AS AN UPDATE TO THE ABOVE:The effects modes CAN be selected on the remote control, via a button called "EQ".
Important additional note: if you are planning on playing CD-R's on this unit, I would advise you to try a few of your CD-R's on this unit before buying. While the LBT-ZX66i had no problem playing CD-R's that I recorded on my rack mount pro audio CD recorder or CD's that I recorded on my iMAC computer, I have hundreds of CD'sthat were recorded by my friend on several PC's that he's owned over the past 5 years. None of these discs can be played on the LBT-ZX66i(which cannot read the table of contents on these discs). The LBT-ZX66i is one of 14 pieces of equipment(and one of four Sony products) in my home which can play CD's, and the only one that can't play these PC-burned CD-R's. All of these CD-R's feature standard CD Audio.

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iPod - Charge, Play, Control 540W Total Power Output (RMS), 5-Disc CD Changer with Play Exchange, CD-R/CD-RW, MP3 Playback, 3-way, Bass Reflex Spkr Sys, 6.7" (17cm) Dual Hybrid Woofers, 1" (2.5cm) Horn Tweeter, Game Sync: Front A/V Input, Big, bright vivid display, AM/FM Tuner, 30-Station Presets, Remote Control with full iPod menu control

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Nx-425 Portable Vcd/mp3/cd Player with Am/fm Stereo Radio Cassette Player/recorder, Twin Detachable Speakers & Remote Control Review

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(More customer reviews)Stay away form this item.My unit arrived with an inoperative CD player andremote control.The FM radio has significant drift.The item itself is very flimsy.Way to many corners were cut with the design and manufacture of this item.

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ProductNX-425PORTABLE VCD/MP3/CD PLAYER WITH AM/FM STEREO RADIO CASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER, TWIN DETACHABLE SPEAKERS & REMOTE CONTROLFeaturesAM/FM Stereo Radio Cassette Player/Recorder Top Loading VCD/MP3/CD Player Twin Detachable Speakers LCD Display Auto-stop Cassette Mechanism Bass Boost System Stereo Headphone Jack 110/220V Dual Voltage Operation AC/DC Operation Remote Control (Included)

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Sony MHC-EC69i Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System with Integrated iPod Dock 100W Review

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(More customer reviews)I liked it but it should be noted that this model has no Audio-in plug.

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Turn up the volume on this MHC-EC69i mini hi-fi music system and keep the party going. With 100 total watts (50W x 2), it's a complete, easy-to-use music system with power to spare. Crank up the two front bass reflex speakers and enjoy your favorite CDs or MP3s from your iPod music player. There is also an AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets and six preset equalizer settings designed specifically for different types of music. Control it all with the included remote with a full iPod menu.

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Sony CMT-LX20i 10W RMS Total Power Output Micro Hi-Fi Shelf System Review

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(More customer reviews)I was not certain of the value for money when I purchased the Sony CMT Hi Fi but from the reviews on Amazon I thought it was a safe purchase.I must say it more then met my expectations, the unit is compact but well designed and took up 1/3 less space than the unit it replaced (a "boombox" with two separate speakers) and weighed 2/3rds less.The sound quality is equal if not better and the iPod docking unit is seamless to use.I was impressed with the digital radio and the CD player is probably the least of the package but still works well.Overall I am very satisfied with the product.

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Delivering full-range sound from a small package, the attractive CMT-LX20i micro hi-fi shelf system lets you share your favorite music without a bulky audio system. Just plug your iPod® into the integrated dock and you're ready to rock. There's also an included remote that offers full iPod menu controls. For robust sound, this compact system features a bass reflex system that adds serious punch to the bass line. What's more, it even lets you listen to CDs created and recorded on your computer in the MP3 format.

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Sony CMTBX20i Micro Hi-Fi Shelf System (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this system since early January '09, and paid $129+ tax. I am, overall, very satisfied with the purchase. There were no surprises. It looks and performs as represented on the Amazon page. I rate it a B+, or an 8.5/10 overall compared to similar priced bookshelf systems.

PRO:

*Great looking in basic black, fits (style-wise and otherwise, it's also quite small) into anyone's living/bed room or office. Nice bright, clear, easy to read display.

*Solid Sony construction and quality. Materials and assembly are first rate.

*Operation is straightforward and relatively simple. I learned basic functions in 5 minutes, and seldom needed to consult the fold-out style minimalistic manual.

*Sound is clear and accurate, and volume is ample enough to fill a typical room. Very little distortion or clipping even near top volume.

*Has controls or all basic functions on top of unit as well as remote, so you can still use it during times when you can't find your remote. Remote operation is intuitive AND logical. No stupid gimmick functions no one ever uses to get in the way, but does what it needs to do from across the room

*iPod mounts atop unit (unit charges iPod whenever connected). Slides in easily. Easy to view iPod display. Position is practical; iPod does NOT tend to get in way or fall out as they do on a number of other like systems/docks. There is another jack for additional input (like connect to an Apple Airport Express/Extreme to run Airtunes and listen to Pandora/streaming or tracks in non-iPod formats).

*Plays custom MP3 CDs, including displaying ID3 tags. This means (if you burn the disc correctly) that playing an MP3 CD, you will see artist/album, and then track name. I find this a nice feature, though I guess its becoming pretty common.

CONS:

*Limited bass response, with no provision for connection to external subwoofer. Most of the time not really noticeable, but for heavily bass driven music, you miss feeling the beat. Bass is there though, and is accurate and proportional. EQ is simple +/- separate treble and bass controls. Use of standard iPod EQ profiles has little effect on sound, though custom settings imported from iTunes DO work better.

*Speaker grilles not removable. Wiring passes through part board enclosures, and no strain relief mechanism, so it would be both a pain to replace speaker wires and over time more likely to need it. Wires are long enough for now at about 8 feet, and you could always splice more length in if needs be. Thats not ideal, as would be if you had easy access inside enclosures. I haven't tried the unit with other speakers, since the system impedance is 6 ohms and the various speakers I have access to are all 8 ohms (which is, or was, the standard, isn't it?).

*CD player recognizes only MP3 or CDDA/AIFF format discs/tracks. It really wouldn't have raised the production cost noticeably to include AAC, WAV, WMA, and most of all FLAC/ALAC.

I recommend this system to anyone looking for good sound (quality and quantity) on a budget, with the reservations mentioned about bass response. Likewise, its a solidly made unit that will last for years of use. I think it may be the best overall of its kind for use with iPod, at least until you get up to the Bose, Harman-Kardon, Denon, Bang/Olufsen class models (all of which retail at $350 and [way] up).

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Amplify the mood of any room. Unleash your favorite tunes from your iPod® music player with the CMT-BX20i micro hi-fi shelf system. Just plug your iPod into the dock and enjoy rich sound--perfect for adding music for parties are just relaxing around the house. A remote control with full iPod functions is included to manage your music from the comfort of your sofa.

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Panasonic SC-HC20 Compact Stereo System Review

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(More customer reviews)I was looking for an IPOD dock and found so much more in this little stereo system. I couldn't find any reviews on this but I own other Panasonic products and thought I'd give it a try and am glad I did. It has a recharging dock/player for an IPOD or IPhone, a CD player, a radio and a clock! Its sleek and good-lookin', small enough to fit on my dresser but has the power to send music throughout my second floor. I'm very picky when it comes to sound and was kind of worried that since I didn't spend over $100 that I wasn't going to be able to find something with great sound but this doesn't disappoint! Clear and crisp - I've heard layers of music on this that I don't hear from my bigger, much more expensive stereo system. This is a great little multi-tasker!

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Designed for iPod and iPhone users who want to enjoy their favorite songs with high quality sound at home, the compact Panasonic SC-HC20 home stereo system features a dedicated iPod dock that allows quick, easy connection of an iPod without the need for a cable. The remote control can be used to select music stored in the iPod, and music on the iPod can also be used for the wake-up timer.

The compact Panasonic SC-HC20 stereo system with slide-out iPod dock (shown with dock closed below).

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Coby CX-CD400 Mini Hi-Fi System with CD Player, Cassette Deck, and AM/FM Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)I returned this "Hi-Fi System" because the CD player didn't work. That may have been bad luck, but it is still pretty junky.It doesn't even have a bass or tremble dial.... not even a tone dial!

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Listen to your favorite CDs, cassettes, and radio stations while away from home with the Coby CX-CD400 mini hi-fi system. The stereo is a great fit for folks who want an affordable system for parking-lot tailgaters, beach barbecues, or even bedrooms or offices. The system is outfitted with a top-loading CD player with programmable track memory and a repeat play (one or all) function, along with a cassette deck that offers both playback and recording. The recordings sound particularly good thanks to the automatic level control, which ensures consistent results regardless of the source. Meanwhile, the analog AM/FM tuner offers an alternative for folks who enjoy talk programming and radio playlists.
When listening to the CX-CD400 at home, users can detach the pair of two-way, wide-range speakers and locate them on a bookshelf or tabletop. On the road, however, the speakers are durably secured to the main unit for portable use. The system also includes a carrying handle and runs on eight D-size batteries or AC power. It's also covered by a 90-day warranty.
What's in the Box
CX-CD400 stereo, two detachable speakers, user's manual.

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Coby CXCD400BLK Micro Shelf System (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Coby CXCD400BLK is an inexpensive unit that will play CD, AM/FMradio, and audio cassette tapes. It also will record CD or radio to audio cassette. I bought it for recording CD to audio cassette because my car has a cassette player but not a CD player. Playback sound from CD and radio are good.

Unfortunately, playback from audio cassettes recorded from CD have far too much background noise, making them difficult to listen to. I asked the manufacturer if this was typical, hoping to ask for a replacement, but they have not responded.

Recording a CD to audio cassette is a bit tricky, as the cassette does not auto-reverse in record mode. This means you have to either listen while recording and stop the CD when you get to the end of the tape, or record all the way through, then come back and see where the tape stopped, flip the tape, find the same spot on the CD, and continue recording.

I had hoped it would have high-speed copying, but was not surprised that it doesn't at this price.

Bottom line: If you want an inexpensive boom box to play your old audio cassettes it's not a bad deal, though it is more a bookshelf system than a portable. But if you want to make good quality recordings on audio cassettes, look elsewhere.

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Top Loading CD Player, Programmable Track memory, Play, Pause, Skip, Search, Repeat (one or all) FunctionsAM/FM Stereo Tuner, Full Stereo Cassette Player/Recorder, Automatic Level Control Cassette Recording2-Way Cassette Recording (from CD, Radio), Wide Range Speaker System

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Sharp CD-DH790N - Mini system with iPod cradle - radio / CD / MP3 / cassette / USB flash player Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit replaced a Coby unit that took a hit during a thunderstorm. I looked at several different units. One of the features I needed was a cassette as I still have many of them and of course a CD player. Based on reviews of the other brands I chose this one even though there were not reviews at the time. The other unit that was considered was the Sony. The reviews said that the power / sound was on the light side so I took a chance on this one and I am very glad I did.I like everything about it. Simple and useful features, great remote, exceptional sound quality and plenty of power. I am an old rock'n roller and am pretty particular when it's comes to my sound quality and "loudness". Everything from Jimi Hendrix, the Jefferson Airplane, the Rolling Stones, the Who to Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Pink Floyd, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Pink Floyd, AC/DC and even Hawkwind all sounded good. The bass is particularly good and there is not a hint of that "treblely sound" we have all experienced over the years. In my opinion, in the area that I am using it in, the 300 watt unit might be overkill, but had I to do it over again, for $30 more I may have purchased the 300 watt unit. At the time, I was just looking to replace my Coby which was around $50.00. That just depends on how loud you like and how much "air space" you need to fill. The owner's manual is well organized and written with diagrams and illustrations. One of the neat features is you can use a USB mass storage device. I can copy my entire music library to a 32GB USB memory stick I have and not have to play the CDs. I would purchase this unit again and again...

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Sharp CD-DH889N Mini System w/ iPod Cradle

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JVC UX-PL5 CD Micro Component System Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this unit as a Chanukah gift for my 8 year old grandson. He loves it and it is easy to use, his finding and using the many features it offers. I put one of my classical cd's into the unit and I was amazed at the sound quality this inexpensive unit provided. I am a connosseur of music owning top of the line stereo equipment in my home and I can assuredly say that this unit gives you much bang for the buck.

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Play all of your music--from CD to iPod--with the JVC UX-LP5 micro component system, which features 70 watts of total power and a retractable flip dock places your iPod front and center. In addition to music playback, the JVC UX-LP5 also includes a composite video output, enabling you to connect the system to your TV or compatible computer monitor and view video stored on the iPod.

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