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

[robertmeier at usjet.net (Robert Meier)]

Are these radios stereo or monaural?   They have one speaker, but a jack for 
stereo headphones.




>
> 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
>
>
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