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Table Radios
- Best CD table radio Cambridge SoundWorks CD 745i *Est. $350
- Budget CD table radio iLuv i199 *Est. $155
- High-end table radio Polk Audio I-Sonic *Est. $600
- Table radio, no CD Tivoli Audio Model Two *Est. $200
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Table radio, no CD
- Rich, full sound
- Compact design
- No remote control or digital tuning
If you want a table radio with excellent sound quality but have no use for a CD player, reviewers say the Tivoli Audio Model Two is an excellent choice. Henry Kloss, the inventor behind the Cambridge SoundWorks CD 745i (*est. $350), developed this even smaller and equally well-received radio. The Tivoli lacks some of the features of other table radios, such as a remote control or digital tuning, but reviewers are amazed at its compact size and rich, full sound. However, it doesn't have any frills -- no iPod dock, no satellite radio or HD radio compatibility and no Bluetooth. If you want something with an iPod dock, we found good reviews for the iLuv i199 (*est. $155), though that model is a space-hog.
We found reviews for several models in the Tivoli Model lineup at Wired, Geek.com and EnjoytheMusic.com. But the strongest endorsement comes from more than 50 owners posting reviews to Amazon.com.
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Our Sources
1. Amazon.com
More than 50 owners review the Tivoli Audio Model Two at Amazon.com, where it gets a near-perfect average rating. Small issues include spotty AM reception for some users, and more than one says the dial tuner is hard to see in low light.
Review: Tivoli Audio Henry Kloss Model Two Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com
2. Wired MagazineDetails/Subscribe
In this quick roundup, the Tivoli Audio RadioWorks (which includes the Model Two radio and Model CD player) is designated a "Best Buy," saying it looks great and sounds "superb."
Review: Test: Tabletop Radios, Gordon Bass, Apr. 2004
3. Geek.com
In this follow-up to a January 2001 article, Nick Triano rates the new (at the time) Tivoli Audio Model Two radio, saying "It's the best sound you'll find short of a full blown stereo."
Review: Table Radios Part II, Nick Triano, June 27, 2002
This in-depth review of the Tivoli Model Two Radio and Tivoli Model CD Player is includes historical background about the Tivoli Company. The Model Two wins Gold's "firm recommendation," but he says the Model CD "seems like an afterthought."
Review: Tivoli Henry Kloss Model Two Radio and Tivoli Model CD Player, Phil Gold, Mar. 2005
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