[Leica] OT: Tivoli Model One Hi-Fi radio

[pklein at 2alpha.net (Peter Klein)]

LUGgers: My faithful kitchen clock radio has given up the ghost after many 
years. I want to replace it with something that has good sound and good FM 
reception. I mostly listen to classical music, NPR news and jazz. It 
doesn't have to replace my living room stereo, but I want good sound, as 
we spend a lot of time in the kitchen/dining area.

After reading reviews, it looks like the Tivoli Model One has about the 
best cost/performance ratio, and many people speak highly of it. Any of 
you folks have experience with it?
http://www.tivoliaudio.com/product.php?productid=139&cat=262&page=1

The Bose Waveguide radio appears overpriced, and many people say the 
Tivoli actually sounds better.

Now for a wrinkle.  Right now, Radio Shack has a radio that looks 
suspiciously like the Tivoli with the controls slightly rearranged. 
It'son sale for $50--a far cry from the Tivoli's $120 price.  I'm 
wondering if it is the same radio made by the same Chinese factory, or if 
the similarity is only skin-deep.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2560351&cp=2032057.2032185&parentPage=family

--Peter