Little radios

Posted by: Top Cat on 08 February 2002

Hi folks.

Was just in my dealer's, squaring up for my new cables (which arrived yesterday) and noticed they are selling a little radio, a mono thingie, in a wood finish. Can't remember the name, but it was around £100. As I'm looking for a stand-alone radio for the kitchen and bedroom (portable enough to shift as required) I thought it would be ideal, but before I start getting carried away, I wondered if anyone had any alternative suggestions for a relatively inexpensive radio, LW not required, Stereo not required, ability to sound good very much required.

Anyone help?

TC '..'
"Girl, you thought he was a man, but he was a Muffin..."

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by jpk73

Try www.tivoliaudio.com!

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by Jez Quigley

Roberts

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by Top Cat

Them's the beasties! I have to say that I'm tempted. Have you heard them?

TC '..'
"Girl, you thought he was a man, but he was a Muffin..."

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by sceptic

Speaker is too small. Expensive for what they are.

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by Derek Wright

if the governments grand plan takes place you will end up with a useless object by 2010 when the FM transmissions cease

Derek

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by herm

Tivoli

Yes, they look cute, don't they? They're good for kitchen use: reception is excellent, and the sound ain't too bad.

There is a stereo option, by the way: all you need is another one of those little boxes.

Herm

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by jpk73

Not heard yet. Just ordered one :-)

Jun

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by Top Cat

I did ask about Roberts but the shop were adamant that the Tivoli radio was miles ahead. Of course, I haven't heard it yet, but it sure done look good, huh?

TC '..'
"Girl, you thought he was a man, but he was a Muffin..."

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by Dave J

According to Ruark, Tivoli's UK distributor, there's a stereo version due here in September/October. This will be a 2 box design with 1 speaker per box. I'm told that there's also a separate sub-woofer on the horizon too!

Cheers

Dave J

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by David Quigley

Irritatingly, this little radio does not have long wave - anyone any ideas on any that do?

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by Edwin

I heard one of these at Christmas. It sounds very good considering the size of the thing . It fills a room very nicely with quite a full (reflex port assisted) sound. Treble is not super extended, but hey, its a full range driver.

The cost is US$100.

There was a very favourable review in a recent issue of Listener magazine.

[This message was edited by Edwin on FRIDAY 08 February 2002 at 18:11.]

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Posted on: 08 February 2002 by John G.

Henry Kloss the inventor just died a few days ago.

Here's a writeup about him.

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/02/05/obituaries/05KLOS.html?ex=1013576400&en=d96fed1ddbdf6643&ei=5006&partner=ALTAVISTA

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by sceptic

As usual $ has become £

http://www.simplyradios.com/acatalog/Home_Tivoli_135.html

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by Greg Beatty

So many accomplishments.

I was in Grafitti Audio with a friend a few months ago and they had a Model 1 playing. We both noted how the little thing really sang. Almost bought one as an impulse purchase on the spot.

- GregB

Insert Witty Signature Line Here

Posted on: 08 February 2002 by John G.

Last summer I almost bought one of these in mint condition for $15 from an estate sale but someone snatched it up just as I noticed it.