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Tivoli Audio Music System AM/FM/CD Hi-Fi System with High-Gloss Dark Walnut Finish | 
| Brand: Tivoli Audio
Category: CE
Buy New: $819.99
New (3) from $819.99
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 34469
Color: Walnut/Beige
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13
Dimensions (in): 14 x 9 x 6
MPN: MSYDKCLA
Model: MSYDKCLA
UPC: 831623001125
EAN: 0831623001125
ASIN: B000IDYR4E
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Adjustable, down-firing powered subwoofer | | • | Battery back-up | | • | Detachable power cord | | • | Dual rear bass ports | | • | Integrated slot-load CD player |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
They use hand-lacquered wood where others are content with plastic. The Tivoli Audio Music System - like all their products - incorporates one of the finest tuners available at any price. It is simple to use but sophisticated inside. The Music System delivers full and expansive stereo sound - including a SpacePhase™ wide mode - from two integrated speakers and a down-firing, magnetically shielded, powered subwoofer. A self-adjusting lighted display provides the time and audio track information. Like all Tivoli Audio products, the Music System stereo is compatible with iPod and other players. The multi-layered, high-gloss, hand-lacquered wood cabinet is available in your choice of three finishes: piano black with a silver faceplate, piano white with a silver faceplate, or dark walnut with a beige faceplate. Feature List - Adjustable, Down-firing powered subwoofer
- Battery back-up
- Detachable power cord
- Dual rear bass ports
- FM Radio Data Service (RDS)
- Integrated slot-load CD player
- Plays CD, CDR, CDRW, CD Text, MP3, and WMA
- Sleep timer
- Stereo Headphone Output
- Auto backlight
- Beautiful High Gloss wood cabinet in 3 different color choices
- Digital clock and date
- Dual three inch, long throw, video shielded speakers
- Independent Alarm Volume
| - Mix Input
- Record Output
- Snooze
- Treble control
- Auxiliary Input
- Compact Remote Control
- Digital tuner with 6 FM and 6 AM station presets
- External FM and AM Antennas
- Independent Dual Alarms
- One Year Warranty
- Separate transformer for the speakers and subwoofer
- SpacePhase™ Wide EQ
- Wake to FM, AM, CD, or Auxiliary device
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Product Description
If you're looking for a high-quality, slyish and compact music system to add to your home, Tivoli is the way to go. Tivoli Audio is known for creating products with exceptional sound quality, great reception, distinctive appearance, and useful features. Not only does their Platinum Series Music System sound great, but the elegant design will enhance your decor rather than detract from it. Each system features a hand-lacquered, high gloss wood cabinet. These furniture-grade cabinets go through a lengthy, multi-layer process to achieve their rich luster and elegant finish. With features such as a sleek slot-loading CD player, enhanced bass response and inputs to connect to an iPod, TV or other devices, this system is sure to attract attention.
The Music System sounds and looks so good, if you have other members in your household, it may just mysteriously migrate to other parts of your home. Don't say we didn't warn you.
Plays CD/CD-R/CD-RW/CD-Text/MP3/WMA Adjustable, Built-In Powered Subwoofer Sleep Timer Radio Data System (Where Available) 6 FM and 6 AM Presets Handcrafted, High-Gloss, Real Wood Cabinet Ported Design for Enhanced Bass Response Large Display Adjusts Automatically Battery Back-Up (2 ?AA? Batteries Included) Compact Remote Control Included 2 Inputs to Connect Your iPod, TV or Other Device Color - High-Gloss Dark Walnut and Beige Dimensions - 5.375? High x 14.125? Wide x 8.5? Deep
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| Customer Reviews:
 Beautiful, but more looks than brawns January 7, 2008
nycebo (New York, NY)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I needed to replace my Nakamichi Soundspace 8 unit which was beginning to function quite poorly. While I had enjoyed the highs and mids of the Nak, the bass response had always been poor, too boosty, and too rattly at mid range amplitudes.
So, I set about looking for a replacement and ultimately decided to go with the Tivoli. As stated by other reviewers, it is a gorgeous and magnificiently made unit. Simply going by looks, I'm happy I purchased it. The footprint is much smaller compared to the 3 piece Nakamichi I had, as well as most of the other tabletop stereos out there.
The problem begins with sound quality. To a point, it is a bit 'flat' in my experience. In other words, it can sound a little muffled and leaves me wanting on certain tracks. This is not to say that it isn't the best sounding alarm clock I've ever owned, but it really won't serve as anything more than morning music for me in the bedroom. I had hoped for a much warmer and richer listening experience. Alas it is small and I will admit that the piece is so beautiful that at least I love looking at it. Moreover, for radio, it is more than acceptable. Indeed, it's tailor made for classical music since it does seem to capture midrange very well.
As for the interface, ease of use is de rigeur for Tivoli and I have not complaints. Buttons click well, the center knob is a delete and offers great feedback. Oddly, when switching to the internal CD source, I will admit that there is a slight clip as though unplugging a source while powered, but perhaps it's by design.
All in all, I like the unit well. 3 stars for average seems fair since I was really expecting a 5 for sounds, and as we all know, high expectations make for difficult reviews.
UPDATE: As others have already experienced, I've too experienced the "CD player is frozen and does not operate unless the power is unplugged" problem. If you're considering this unit, it's a better clock radio but it's certainly not a stereo replacement. I'll reiterate, though, it is a beautiful unit and does sound good for what it is.
 "not your father's model one" April 13, 2007
J. Janssen (San Diego, CA USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is an absolutely gorgeous piece of audio engineering and as long as your tastes don't run to Jefferson Starship at concert volume levels it runs rings around any other "all in one" system I've heard. However, the prospective purchaser should be aware that the only resemblence between this unit and the Model 1, 2, & 3 Tivoli products is in appearance only. This is a completely digital CD/AM/FM/Aux with all that implies....no comfortable venier tuner knob, much more complicated user controls complete w/ 2 alarms, a clock/date function, shuffle capability for the CD, presets, etc., etc. If you're looking for the simplicty of the Model 1 (still the best table radio made, period) then I'd urge you to consider the Model 2 unit with the CD player. The controls are much less complicated and very much like the Model 1. Hook up the optional bass module and you've got the optimum system for less cash, but in more boxes w/ less features....but as a singular piece of gear I don't think you can beat the Tivoli Audio system. If you still have vinyl and a head amp and turntable the aux input will accomodate; ditto for a tape deck or any other common audio source. And, in terms of pure cosmetics, nothing even comes close. Pricey, but worth it.
HAVEN'T ENJOYED A TABLE RADIO THIS MUCH IN 30 YEARS January 18, 2007
J. Niss (the pioneer valley, western mass, USA, Earth)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
And it is certainly more than that, as it's cd player also sounds very very fine. I just received this today and it exceeds my expectations by a long shot.
Great sound, remote & reception-- and it's quite beautiful to boot!
I am spoiled by my "main rig": a 2 channel system that includes a VPI Aries turntable, Marantz model 7 pre-amp, a Naim cd5 cd player, KEF 105.2 speakers, and Grado PS1 and AKG K1000 headphones. This one piece unit is more in league with that fine equipment than with the alternatives; so much so that I did not want to turn it off tonight. My local NPR station was playing some Sinatra just now, and it is the best I've EVER heard him sound from a radio. Before that an alternative station played some REM off "chronic town" followed by "London Calling" and it rocked a large dining room and kitchen very nicely. I love my new radio!
I auditioned everything but the new cambridge soundworks hd unit (which was not shipping yet), and I'm glad I trusted my instincts and the few reviews because this is just fantastic.
Also tried the headphone out and was pleasently surprised at the results
through sony cd3000's and shure e500's. very listenable though I'll bet the line out to a headphone amp will be a large improvement.
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