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Where performance and simplicity are paramount but space is sparse, the Model One table radio fits the bill. With just three knobs, it is the antithesis of today's ever more complex electronic products. The Model One gets more stations than other radios because of its state of the art, Henry Kloss designed discrete-component FM tuner using technology originally developed for cellular telephones. This technology gives better FM reception and increased clarity on closely spaced stations. Features include a furniture-grade, handmade cherry wood cabinet that doubles as an acoustically inert housing and a heavy-magnet, long-throw 3-inch speaker which provides musically accurate tonal balance and bass response. Its large analog tuning knob with geared-down 5:1 tuning ratio permits easy and accurate tuning. The amber tuning indicator lets you know when you've achieved proper tuning. Built-in AM and FM antennas provide satisfying reception, while a rear 75-ohm jack allows connection of an external FM antenna in difficult reception areas. Also provided is a headphone jack, auxiliary input to connect an iPod, MP3 player or portable CD player, and a record output for recording, or to use the Model One as a high-quality outboard tuner.

Amazon Sales Rank: #2880 in Consumer Electronics Color: Cherry/Cobalt Blue Brand: Tivoli Model: M1BLU Dimensions: 7.00" h x 8.00" w x 11.00" l, 5.00 pounds High-performance table radio with simple design and superior sound reproduction Attractive, furniture-grade, handmade wood cabinet doubles as acoustically inert housing 3-inch long-throw driver ensures accurate tonal balance and bass response State-of-the-art discrete component FM tuner improves reception and increases clarity Measures 8.375 x 4.5 x 5.25 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Amazon.com Review The Tivoli Model One has been praised far and wide for its high-quality sound, small size, and cool, retro styling. We got our hands on a sample unit and came away impressed, just as many others have. Anyone who wants a compact, stylish radio with surprisingly good sound should give the Model One a look. Design In many ways, the Model One is the culminating achievement of famed audio engineer Henry Kloss's long career. Designed from the ground up by Kloss, who passed away in 2002, the radio exudes understated class and elegant simplicity. We received the Platinum Series Model One, which features a hand-lacquered, high gloss dark walnut cabinet that is simply gorgeous. According to Tivoli, the genuine wood casing isn't just for looks as it provides "an acoustically inert housing" that maximizes the speaker's sound quality. At just over 8 inches wide, 4.5 inches high, and 5.25 inches deep, the Model One is about the size of a toaster turned on its side-- plenty small to fit on a desk, dresser, or nightstand. The Model One's single rotary dial handles tuning for both AM and FM stations. It feels sturdy and smooth in the hand. The dial is designed to move between stations at a speed that is a bit slower than the speed at which the user turns the knob-- a 5 to 1 ratio, to be exact. This "ratio" dialing technique makes it far easier to tune stations accurately and quickly. It's a nice touch that sets the unit apart from other desktop radios. The tuner band selection and volume dials are easy to control. Plus, they're well designed for hands of all sizes. A small LED power indicator, as well as an LED that helps determine signal strength, are positioned between the dials. We liked the light-colored face and dark lettering printed on the Platinum Series model we reviewed; it made for easy operation in dimly-lit rooms. The Model One's single, 3" driver is protected by a handsome metal speaker cover. Tivoli adds that the speaker is enhanced by a "multi-stage frequency contouring circuit that adjusts the speaker's output over half-octave increments." The result, Tivoli claims, is "musically accurate tonal balance and bass response." The back of the unit features a coaxial antenna jack for the included FM antenna wire. While the Model One also has an internal FM antenna, Tivoli recommends using the supplied external one for tricky tuning in locales with a lot of stations crammed together. There's a handy switch for switching between the internal and external antennae. A standard 3.5mm headphone jack is also provided, as is a 3.5mm auxiliary line in port for plugging in your iPod or other music device. If you want to use the Model One as a component tuner-- not a bad idea given the overall quality and accuracy of the tuning circuitry-- Tivoli has provided a 3.5mm output port. The back panel also sports separate ports for AC and DC power, making the unit a great choice for boating or RV use. Listening Pleasure As with the Tivoli iPal portable speaker system, we were initially skeptical about the performance of a small, one-speaker unit that only offers monaural sound. The reality is that most small two-speaker systems don't allow you to place the speakers very far apart anyway, and the Model One's rich, resonant sound more than made up for its lack of true stereo separation. Plus, the Model One is a single, elegant box with no annoying speaker cords. While the Model One isn't designed to provide earth-shattering sound at high volume, it produces surprising clarity and fullness at normal listening levels. When turned all the way up, the unit's rich sound persists and we suspect that Tivoli engineered the Model One's volume level to max out before any distortion arises. If you don't need a lot of volume, the Model One delivers. As with the iPal, we were left scratching our heads and wondering how such great sound could come from such a little box. The Model One's tuning accuracy is also impressive; we were able to dial in stations we didn't even know existed. Tivoli says this is due to the unit's discrete-component FM tuner technology, which was originally developed for cellular telephones. Whatever Tivoli has done here, they did it right; closely-spaced stations are a breeze to tune. Pros Compact form factor Excellent sound Supremely accurate tuning Cons Not engineered to produce extremely high volume levels

The best customer reviews 25 of 26 people found this review helpful. Radio attractive, strong chair, well received by Jeffrey M. McMahon, one of the most attractive radios your price range, well built, in the absence of cheap materials, and has a crisp speaker, monocles, Tivoli model an analogue radio, which means that You must use the dial to find the sweet spot every time you tune your favorite station. This can be a chore for some. Furthermore, the reception is rated B + B FM and AM. Remember, no model with a telescopic antenna that little bit more expensive Tivoli PAL. Only one has a pig tail on the back, which may be unsuitable because it is difficult to reach the stations. However, it is understandable that it is easy to fall in love with this radio, so what are you doing? I would recommend buying. But instead of buying an external antenna to improve your welcome, to spend one hundred U.S. dollars (or 65 on the Chinese model Degen 1103), the Kaito 1103 digital radio easilly mounted on top of Tivoli, 1103 has twice strength of FM Tivoli and has more than one hundred digital presets. The problem with the Kaito 1103 is its small speaker. But Kaito is small enough to fit ontop of Tivoli Model One and will be connected by a cable through Tivoli Audio has given "Auxiliary In" link. So now you've deleted the weaknesses in both radio and maximized their strengths in what will be the best "radio" you can buy. The cost of the hybrid radio, about $ 200, is still less than half of a Bose radio, which despite its beautiful banks suffer from poor FM / AM reception. Tivoli is a model of this interesting, well made radio worth combining it with super results Kaito 1103rd By itself, however, I fear is that the performance seems to December 12 people found this review helpful. The expected performance and a little more to F. Jones ordered this radio after reading everything I could find a model. I can tell you that I was not disappointed. The radio size is smaller than I expected, but definitely well built and more substantial in the hand than any other radio I had. I live in rural Kansas and the reception has always been a problem. This radio is my favorite NPR station that airs from 35 miles away, perfectly. I was also surprised to find that another station you listen to NPR, the signal is transmitted to almost 100 km away. Most of the day can also pull in other stations located more than 120 miles away. I had the best luck so far only with the antenna. Adjustment is easy and the sound is full and rich. This is not music, but does not seem to matter. I can buy a model next two to see if it offers a distinct advantage I have a Sangean I paid $ 170 for several years prior to Tivoli Performance FM beats hands down, again and again. I suggest that you "Believe the Hype" and buy one of these if you want to turn off the power tube and listening to the radio for a change. 10 of 10 people found this review helpful. great radio with a large default, Singapore Sam is a solid radio with excellent sound for its size. However, I am really disappointed that stations tend to drift. After granting a specific purpose (FM) station, I find I make minor adjustments to the clock every 10 minutes to obtain an optimal signal strength. This is not radio, where you can put it on a station and forget. You have to make minor adjustments on a regular basis to get better reception. All 31 customer reviews ....