Price Paid:  $500.00

Summary:
Great sounding and looking system, surprised me.

Price Paid:  $299.00

Summary:
Great "Wise Buy" deal at Hi Fi Buys! Discrete MOS FET amplifier is rare in these systems. Crisp highs and clean, tight bass. Won't shake the house, but an external sub could take care of that. Works great in a small family room or office and looks terrific. Mechanics and construction are very solid. The cassette works great for making tapes for my car. Cool James Bond-type hidden panel!

I researched Sony, Philips, Pioneer, Aiwa, TEAC, Sharp and nothing came close to this unit.

At $299 I give it a 5 for value - nothing else compared.

Strengths:
Sleek looks, solid construction, smooth CD and tape mechanisms, CLEAN sound.

Weaknesses:
Some controls only available through remote. Single CD drive. Nothing significant.