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Review 3 of 5
Price Paid:
$1000.00
from dealer Summary:
I am one of those who has heard this unit and sold it.
I think anyone who claims that this sounds as good as a CD player must be using a supermarket CD player. After all FM is FM.
As someone who has gone thru the cycle, I think this product appeals to people who get taken up by the huge brand name, the cool looks, the analog hype and the specialty value of the product - or people who simply have excess money.
FM programming in this day and age is nothing but ads. To spend $1000+ on ads is insane. Secondly, the improvement in sound from a more basic player is simply not worth the money. I sold this unit for a higher price than I bought it for ( to someone who like me wanted the cool yellow potentiometers and blue LEDs and the brand name) and bought a vintage Marantz 10B. I have to say there is very little difference in sound quality. The only area the MD 100 excels in is a better bass quality. I bought the Marantz for $275, made almost $1000 bucks in the bargain, and invested that in buying a whole lot of quality CDs.
Bottomline - this is a "show" product, to look cool on the rack. Dont waste your money.
p.s. whatever tuner you use, make sure to use the Magnum Dynalab ST2 antennae - that is an incredible product.
p.p.s. buy an MD 205 Sleuth and connect that to a basic tuner, and you should be all set, instead of spending $1500. Strengths:
excellent bass
coolest looks, owner's pride.
neighbor's envy Weaknesses:
hugely overpriced
not worth given terible FM programming today Similar Products Used:
Marantz 10 B, Creek
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