This is a great small radio with excellent sound and simple controls. I really appreciate the simplicity of the design and the straight-forward controls. I am using the Model One Table Radio in my kitchen and I listen to it most of the time that I am home.
I compared this radio against many others before purchasing it. What I wanted was a basic radio that had a good sound, simple controls, good reception, and a quality tuner that would prevent drift and interference. I wasn't too concerned about special controls for bass and treble. Since I was planning to use it in a small space and mainly for news and talk radio, stereo sound was not too important to me either.
The Model One was really what I was looking for. It has very good sound for both music, talk, and news radio--A very nice bass and clear sound. The controls are very basic AM-FM Band selection, volume, and tuner. There is also an LED light for power, and a variably-bright light to indicate the strength of the station, which is a very nice feature that helps tune the station perfectly.
Aesthetically, the design is simple and minimal. The cabinet is made of solid wood, which is a nice feature. The knobs are plastic, but they have a very solid feel to them, so I don't consider this to be a negative at all. The tuner knob is larger than the others, and has a nice turning ratio. When you turn it, the station selection turns slowly, which makes it easier to refine the tuning. I really like this aspect of the tuner.
On the back there is a connection for an external antenna, which I haven't used, and an auxiliary jack for other input, which I also don't use.
I think this is a great radio if you want something simple and basic, with great sound, a good tuner, and good reception. The aesthetic features are nice, too.
I bought this from Vanns.com, and this was my first purchase from them. I was happy with the service. The emails were friendly, there was no shipping charge, and delivery was quick. When I received the radio, I was pleased with the packing. I would purchase from them again. |
