[geeks] compact stereo systems

[John Francini]

How about this:  <http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/store/ 
category.cgi?category=ipod_solutions&item=c1765nbx>

It looks like it might satisfy a lot of what you're looking for.   
Including having decent speakers, RDS display, auxiliary inputs *and*  
an iPod dock, a DVD player that will play MP3 CDs, etc., etc.

John



On 29 Dec 2007, at 17:31, Shannon Hendrix wrote:

> I'm search for a decent compact stereo system to replace my old rack
> system.
>
> I like units like this one:
>
> TEAC Reference 300 DR-H300
>
> I guess you'd call this a mid-range mini system, and for some reason
> I'm having a hard time finding them.
>
> I can't find much of anything locally except junk.
>
> There are a couple of the low end systems that are good enough, and if
> I have to punt I'll get one of those.
>
> However, I'd really like to find some place in the USA that sells a
> good selection of units like the one above.
>
> I find *tons* of nice mini/micro hi-fi systems in UK and EU catalogs,
> but not much from vendors in the USA.
>
> I'm hoping I just don't know where to look.
>
> So far the only shop I've found online that carries the Teac above  
> is www.jr.com
> .
>
> Any pointers or personal experiences appreciated.
>
> Features I would like:
>
> 	- AM/FM tuner
> 	- speakers are not necessary, but OK if they are decent
> 	- CD that can also play mp3 files
> 	- alternately, DVD player that can also play mp3 files and DVD audio
> 	- USB port for mp3 files on a storage device (optional, but I really,
> really
>            like that feature
> 	- 50 watts should be enough for the room where this is going
>
> The speakers I have right now are JLH loudspeakers, 200 watts, but
> they seem to perform well at low volume so I'm not too worried about
> getting an amp that can push them.
>
>
>
>
>
> -- 
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