Written by totallyfrozen
10/29/09
M1: Model One Radio - Perfect combination of simplicity and quality.
I used to be a professional radio DJ and have been a fan of radio for decades. I love radios of all shapes and sizes. I bought this Tivoli radio after doing ALOT of research and reading of reviews. My wife, on the other hand, is very ignorant about radio and audio/video things in general. She's a layman who simply listens to whatever radio is around at the time. I have plugged our computer's soundcard output in the Aux input of this radio and use this radio as our computer's speakers. The first time my wife turned on the radio to listen to something on YouTube, she was blown away! She came out of the room (home office) and exclaimed, "Man, that's a really nice radio! It sounds great!" Understand, she just DOESN'T make statements like that. She has never given me an unsolicited opinion on any of my audio gizmos (iPods, radios, headphones, etc.). She simply doesn't care about that stuff...until THIS radio. She loves it!
In spite of what the other reviews may have already covered, allow to me reiterate that this radio has very good reception on both AM and FM bands and has very clear sound. Sensitivity is good and selectivity is also good; once you pull in a station you get it clearly without static and interference (at least that's been my experience). Also, once you tune in a station, the radio doesn't drift at all. It does come with an external wire tail antenna (and a place to plug it in for increase FM reception); however, I've NEVER had to use it once to get all the FM stations in my area.
The Tivoli Model One comes with an Auxilary input and the power switch has an Aux setting (in addition to the OFF, FM, AM settings). The rear of the unit also has several other very handy connections separate external AM and FM antennas, line out for recording, headphones, and an alternate DC power input (for using the radio in vehicles).
All of that said, mostly, I simply want to emphasize that this radio sounds so rich, so full, so deep and punchy that you will be VERY surprised...pleasantly surprised at how good this little radio sounds! I typically keep the volume at about 1/8th of full...yes, that's right; I barely turn it up at all and the sound FILLS the room and can disturb people watching TV in another room. The tone, the volume, the richness of sound is really more that you should expect from something this size. I'm confident that you'll be very happy with your purchase. I'm completely thrilled with my Model One. It's the best radio that I own.
Recommend to a friend? Yes