kitchen cd player

1. ( 51 of 51 found this review helpful ) Posted: Apr 20 2008

   Pleasently suprised at the quality of this item. Speakers are out front so the sound is better than others I have tried. Would like it a little more streamlined or thinner but it still looks good under the cabinet.

2. Posted: Apr 15 2008

   Having been loyal to Sony products in the past I decided to take the plunge and spend a bit more than I intended to on a radio for my kitchen. However, when I installed the device I realized that the lack of an antena and the inability to move the radio in order to get better reception basically made it useless...it was like a white noise generator. No dice. I think that this would have been far more successful if the radio was installed closer to a window (I'm not sure). I do not recommend this product.

3. Posted: Apr 10 2008

   After looking around I realized that I couldn't find anything thiner that was afordable, looked and was made by a company like Sony. The first one I bought developed a problem with the CD player after 3 or 4 years. I bought another one and loved the fact that the holes in the cabinet still matched. My son fixed the first one and I now use it at our vacation house.

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1. Posted: Aug 1 2008

   Sony ICF-CDK70 Under Cabinet Kitchen Clock Radio with CD-Changer I am very pleased with the performance of this radio/CD player. The sound and all features are great.

2. Posted: Jul 29 2008

   I read the reviews after buying the radio and before installation. It was easy to install with 2 people. I read that it should not be near appliances, but we mounted it above the microwave next to the double oven and the reception is great. I like the fact it can be connected to an external play source, either an MP3 or an IPOD. The only drawback that we have found is that we are unable to connect it to external speakers and there is no back up battery. Right price and right sound. Works for us!

3. Posted: Jul 14 2008

   For under $100 you can't go wrong..After all, it is a Sony, and it can play 3 CD's. It is also a very good looking unit. The FM reception is really great, and I esp like that the antenna is built into the power cord. Not sure how good the AM reception is yet, though that doesn't mean a whole lot to me anyway....The fact that the antennas are built in is especially helpful, because once you mount this under your cabinets, you obviously can't move it around to get better reception. If unplugged, you do lose your radio presets which is not a great inconvenience unless you have a power outage; battery backup would be nice, which I don't think it has. Our kitchen is somewhat removed from the main living area, and I wanted to be able to play music or listen to the news there..nice that it has a 3 CD changer!! I am not technologically inclined so I don't really care about the lack of MP3-CD capability. But, for those who want to, there is the option of hooking an MP3 player up to this unit and even a slot on the side to place it. The stereo sound is considerably good for a radio this size; speakers are aimed toward the front and the sides for better quality. Overall I would recommend this to a friend.

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1. ( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Feb 23 2008

   I purchased this system for use with a laptop on my desk after extensive research and listening to mini systems. This fits my needs perfectly. I paired it with a Yamaha YST-FSW100 subwoofer to kick up the bass a bit. Nice clear, clean, crisp sound. I'm an older rock'n'roller that just wants good sound from my older cd's (Savoy Brown, Ten Years After, etc.). This system has nice bass, treble and loudness adjustments that can easily be made by hand and not just the remote. Very easy to use. This Denon F101S system has satisified all the requirements I wanted in a system for use on my desk while playing on my laptop. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine!

2. ( 2 of 2 found this review helpful ) Posted: Sep 23 2006

   I bought this system for my bedroom. I wanted something with good sound and small. The good part: nicely built, lots of connectors, good looks. The bad: sound quality is good but not fantastic (far from it!). For $700 you could assemble a much better sounding system. Of course it would be bulkier and not so sleek. But still, bearing the Denon brand I expected more than what I got. Some reviewers are suggesting that you attach a subwoofer and I might try that.

3. ( 8 of 9 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 1 2006

   This shelf system arrived earlier this week and I wasted no time setting it up in my small living room as my primary audio system. It takes the place of my Bose Wave Radio/CD and I certainly consider it an upgrade. I have listened to a number of different genres and artists on this new system, and what really impresses me are the live recordings. The imaging is fantastic. I can pick out easily the placement of the different instruments in the live recording. Studio recordings are all lively and crystal clear. The bass, with the speakers about six inches from the wall, is sufficient for my tastes, and definitely more thumping than my Bose. I cannot really gauge the FM or AM reception because I stick with XM, but it comes with two antennaes for both bands. Also, I have not tested the sleep modes, timers, or alarms because this is in my living room, and there is no need for me to use them. This system is strictly for my listening pleasure and it really delivers. I have a Squeezebox (made by Slim Devices, which I also highly recommend) on top of the system and aesthetically the entire system is alluring. My one dislike is the remote. Its plasticky and feels cheap. It is also more bulky than it needs to be. If you have the money to spend, and I admit the price is up there compared to other shelf systems, you will not be disappointed. I am not an audiophile (only because I don't have thousands to throw around) and I can't give you many technical details on why this system sounds so good. But I do know that Denon is a good brand, and they back up their stereos and components with good warranties. I give this five strong stars and recommend it to anybody interested in a great sounding stereo.

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