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Tivoli Audio presents the Kloss Model 0ne Radio for your desk or any location in home or office. Designed by Henry-Kloss, the Model 0ne has become a legend among radios and an example of late 20th century engineering and design. Like other priceless instruments from past centuries, this radio remains a totally unique audio gem. This is THE table radio and we have it just for you. Auxiliary input for CD or MP3 use Headphone output Record output 12 volt DC input for use with optional cigarette lighter adapter in cars, boats, RVs & campgrounds ls this art, is this science, perhaps just the innovative genius of one rare individual. The Henry-Kloss Model 0ne Table Radio may be prized for centuries to come. You can own it now. Classic Green-Maple Finish

Review:
The Tivoli Model 0ne has been praised far and wide for its high-quality sound, small size, and cool, retro styling. We got our hands on a sample unit and came away impressed, just as many others have. Anyone who wants a compact, stylish radio with surprisingly good sound should give the Model 0ne a look.

Design
ln many ways, the Model 0ne is the culminating achievement of famed audio engineer Henry Kloss's long career. Designed from the ground up by Kloss, who passed away in 2002, the radio exudes understated class and elegant simplicity. We received the Platinum Series Model 0ne, which features a hand-lacquered, high gloss dark walnut cabinet that is simply gorgeous. According to Tivoli, the genuine wood casing isn't just for looks as it provides 'an acoustically inert housing' that maximizes the speaker's sound quality. At just over 8 inches wide, 4.5 inches high, and 5.25 inches deep, the Model 0ne is about the size of a toaster turned on its side-- plenty small to fit on a desk, dresser, or nightstand.

The Model 0ne's single rotary dial handles tuning for both AM and FM stations. lt feels sturdy and smooth in the hand. The dial is designed to move between stations at a speed that is a bit slower than the speed at which the user turns the knob-- a 5 to 1 ratio, to be exact. This 'ratio' dialing technique makes it far easier to tune stations accurately and quickly. lt's a nice touch that sets the unit apart from other desktop radios.

The tuner band selection and volume dials are easy to control. Plus, they're well designed for hands of all sizes. A small LED power indicator, as well as an LED that helps determine signal strength, are positioned between the dials. We liked the light-colored face and dark lettering printed on the Platinum Series model we reviewed; it made for easy operation in dimly-lit rooms. The Model 0ne's single, 3' driver is protected by a handsome metal speaker cover. Tivoli adds that the speaker is enhanced by a 'multi-stage frequency contouring circuit that adjusts the speaker's output over half-octave increments.' The result, Tivoli claims, is 'musically accurate tonal balance and bass response.'

The back of the unit features a coaxial antenna jack for the included FM antenna wire. While the Model 0ne also has an internal FM antenna, Tivoli recommends using the supplied external one for tricky tuning in locales with a lot of stations crammed together. There's a handy switch for switching between the internal and external antennae. A standard 3.5mm headphone jack is also provided, as is a 3.5mm auxiliary line in port for plugging in your iPod or other music device. lf you want to use the Model 0ne as a component tuner-- not a bad idea given the overall quality and accuracy of the tuning circuitry-- Tivoli has provided a 3.5mm output port. The back panel also sports separate ports for AC and DC power, making the unit a great choice for boating or RV use.

Listening Pleasure
As with the Tivoli iPal portable speaker system, we were initially skeptical about the performance of a small, one-speaker unit that only offers monaural sound. The reality is that most small two-speaker systems don't allow you to place the speakers very far apart anyway, and the Model 0ne's rich, resonant sound more than made up for its lack of true stereo separation. Plus, the Model 0ne is a single, elegant box with no annoying speaker cords.

While the Model 0ne isn't designed to provide earth-shattering sound at high volume, it produces surprising clarity and fullness at normal listening levels. When turned all the way up, the unit's rich sound persists and we suspect that Tivoli engineered the Model 0ne's volume level to max out before any distortion arises. lf you don't need a lot of volume, the Model 0ne delivers. As with the iPal, we were left scratching our heads and wondering how such great sound could come from such a little box.

The Model 0ne's tuning accuracy is also impressive; we were able to dial in stations we didn't even know existed. Tivoli says this is due to the unit's discrete-component FM tuner technology, which was originally developed for cellular telephones. Whatever Tivoli has done here, they did it right; closely-spaced stations are a breeze to tune.

Pros

• Compact form factor
• Excellent sound
• Supremely accurate tuning

Cons

• Not engineered to produce extremely high volume levels

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Buyer's feedback: - * Nice Radio ...
Just thought it was a really nice radio. Superior reception and sound in a nice package. Not a lot of good radios out there these days. Most require piecing together receivers and speakers, etc.

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Buyer's feedback: - Nice....Very Nice
Couldn't believe the speed in which this radio was delivered...that's number one. The fm sound is terrific. The am is like my bose....you have to turn the whole unit, not just the knob, to receive best reception. Once you find that right spot, the sound is great for am. Love the look.....if you miss the ability to tune into a station by Dialing a knob....this does the trick! Back to the 'look'....love the simplicity and the color combo....received the maple with a green front.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Looks good but looks don't last. ...
I bought my unit to replace a older Sony stand alone. It worked fine for 12 months although the FM reception was a bit disappointing for my 89.3 NPR station. One morning it just......stopped......working. I contacted customer support and they were completely indifferent.

It now sits in my garage, a monument to poor quality and lousy customer service. Sure looks good sitting out there though.

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Buyer's feedback: - Tivoli Radio Christmas Gift
I purchased the Tivoli radio as a gift for my wife who needed a small, low tech control radio. The Tivoli was a perfect selection. Sound, as advertised, is great and my concerns about reception were unfounded . The two public stations that we listen to come in perfectly, not the case for other small radios. Don't hesitate to purchase this item, its great!

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Buyer's feedback: - * Awesome radio!! ...
I can't believe how good the sound quality is from this radio! I received this radio as a Christmas present from my husband for my office and I am so pleased. It's very easy to use, it picks up my favorite jazz station (which I can never get with other radios), it's very attractive, and it's the perfect size for my desk. I've already received several compliments on the looks and sound. This is a top-rate radio and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.