Ralf11 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 yeh, you know where this came from... But actually, my Nakamichi clock radio has xlnt SQ, but the time drifts and has to be reset every 2-3 months. Also, the ergonomics sux. What to do? One and a half, Ralf11 and Shadders 1 2 Link to comment
mansr Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Joe Atkins, then CEO of Bowers & Wilkins: “Everybody knows Bose. I mean they make clock radios. Great company.” lucretius 1 Link to comment
Popular Post Blake Posted September 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2018 christopher3393, spin33 and pkane2001 1 2 Speaker Room: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Pacific 2 | Viva Linea | Constellation Inspiration Stereo 1.0 | FinkTeam Kim | Revel subs Office Headphone System: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Golden Gate 3 | Viva Egoista | Abyss AB1266 Phi TC Link to comment
Hugo9000 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I had a gorgeous low-slung stainless steel (or perhaps aluminum? Not sure which metal now, through the fog of memory haha) Panasonic stereo clock radio with CD player back in the early '90s. I bought it because I hated normal alarm clocks, and this unit could wake you with a selected CD track. I don't know if it was the first unit with that feature or not, but it was the first one I ever saw. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of it, and haven't found it in any internet searches. Pretty sure I purchased it at a Sharper Image store. Remember those? 请教别人一次是5分钟的傻子,从不请教别人是一辈子的傻子 Link to comment
TubeLover Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 The Tivoli clock radios are about the best I know of, currently: https://www.tivoliaudio.com/shop/clock-radios/ JC Link to comment
One and a half Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Ruark Radios from the UK are very good, much like the Tivoli, they are compact and produce a controlled bass than Bose could never doctor. I have two of the R1, an R2 in the kitchen, and an R4 in the bedroom, all work flawlessly. Using the iphone & Roon via bluetooth connection, there's instant music 'on stream'. R1 AS Profile Equipment List Say NO to MQA Link to comment
mav52 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 They still make clock radio's ? The Truth Is Out There Link to comment
andrewmg Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Sangean has been making various versions of this classic design for years. It's sounds great for the size and has digital tuning, a line in, digital radio support (in the US, at least), and a dimmable display. I've not found a better option. This one looks similar, but also has Bluetooth and some kind of USB input. Having not tried this model, I can't say much more about it. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 13 hours ago, TubeLover said: The Tivoli clock radios are about the best I know of, currently: https://www.tivoliaudio.com/shop/clock-radios/ JC I have 3 Tivoli units (none are clock radios; 2 are portable). One of the last designs by Henry Kloss, and with a long-throw woofer. Lack of digital tuning with push buttons is one drawback (my small town has 4 public radio stations). The Ruark also looks good, and I've seen the Sangean/Music Hall units. Note that all of these brands sound pretty good for what they are, look good and have good ergonomics... Link to comment
sphinxsix Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 13 hours ago, One and a half said: Ruark Radios from the UK are very good, much like the Tivoli, they are compact and produce a controlled bass than Bose could never doctor. I have two of the R1, an R2 in the kitchen, and an R4 in the bedroom, all work flawlessly. Using the iphone & Roon via bluetooth connection, there's instant music 'on stream'. R1 They also make a table which plays music. (I owned their speakers long, long time ago. They weren't bad but their main problem was they had as much bass as an average clock radio) Link to comment
Popular Post mansr Posted September 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2018 2 hours ago, sphinxsix said: They also make a table which plays music. (I owned their speakers long, long time ago. They weren't bad but their main problem was they had as much bass as an average clock radio) Wow, look at those isolation feet. Hugo9000 and sphinxsix 2 Link to comment
One and a half Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 The 1960's radiograms certainly had some style about them. AS Profile Equipment List Say NO to MQA Link to comment
sphinxsix Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Steampunk is all about style Forget Nakamichi, get steampunk clock radio. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 17 hours ago, One and a half said: The 1960's radiograms certainly had some style about them. That's a really nice one! ("consoles" in US Anglais). I repurposed a simpler looking Magnavox in Walnut that my parents had in the '60s. I removed the "Vibrasonic" dial but kept it... Link to comment
rn701 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 We also had a clock radio that drifted over time. Replaced it with an Echo Spot. Love it. Bonus, we can control lamps and the ceiling fan by voice. Could also control the tv with a Harmony Hub but it isn't worth the expense. Sound quality was not a consideration for us, but it's not bad compared to a typical clock radio and a lot better than our old one. If better sound quality is a requirement, it can connect to a bluetooth speaker or a powered speaker via 3.5mm jack. Link to comment
TubeLover Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 7:15 AM, sphinxsix said: Steampunk is all about style Forget Nakamichi, get steampunk clock radio. Are any of these actually available to buy? JC Link to comment
sphinxsix Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 5 hours ago, TubeLover said: Are any of these actually available to buy? JC I haven't checked it out. I believe it may be possible to order stuff like that. Link to comment
Superdad Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Okay, this is not a clock and not an AM/FM radio, but the Vifa Helsinki is the beast darn portable speaker I have ever owned (3.5mm stereo jack and Bluetooth). I know it looks like a purse and is not cheap, but we take it on every vacation trip and to small house parties and people are always shocked by how full and natural it sounds. You can check many comparative reviews as well. https://www.vifa.dk/products-not-menu/helsinki/ It really is a quality piece--bested only by its larger and more expensive siblings. UpTone Audio LLC Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 it IS cool looking! do you know anything about the speakers? Tivoli developed some long-throw woofers for theirs Link to comment
Superdad Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 8 hours ago, Ralf11 said: do you know anything about the speakers? Tivoli developed some long-throw woofers for theirs Vifa is a major speaker driver manufacturer, so of course it uses their own drivers. Here is a short video showing them. There are more than just the ones you see. UpTone Audio LLC Link to comment
beerandmusic Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 i like my voice activated alexa show.... amazon: set alarm for 6 am to my playlist and tell me traffic to work, weather and morning news too... Link to comment
mscott89 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Is there any sort of site/forum that sells old Retro clockradios/radioalarms that you guys know of? Sorry for reviving an old post, but i got led here from a google search ^^ Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 23 minutes ago, mscott89 said: Is there any sort of site/forum that sells old Retro clockradios/radioalarms that you guys know of? Sorry for reviving an old post, but i got led here from a google search ^^ I’d love this one :~) Superdad 1 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
sphinxsix Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I'd probably choose Ruark R7 Mk3 - really stylish, not mentioning the fact that my first audiophile speakers were Ruarks.. https://bestradios.co.uk/best-high-end-dab-radios/ I hope no-one here would buy one of these cheapos: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/shop/high-end-clock-radios Link to comment
Superdad Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/4/2021 at 5:18 AM, The Computer Audiophile said: I’d love this one :~) As a kid I had a Panasonic (or was it Sankyo or Sanyo) version of a leaf roller clock radio like that ELAC. Loved that thing. What I especially liked was the soothing sound of the leaves dropping as each minute would flip to the next. 50 years later my brain can still recall that sound. UpTone Audio LLC Link to comment
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