Sony CMT-CPX1

Great sound and tape deck handy for oldies but goodies. 5 years old with no problems (fingers crossed then!)I like the fact that it sits so neatly on my bookshelves. The remote control is very useful but it's frustrating that some of the functions can only be accessed by this and not via the unit.

GREAT... but the Sony CMT-CPX1 isstill not That convenient. No plugin for Computers so you can play from a computer into the Sony device to play whatever you want

I have the Sony CMT-CPX1 stereo connected to a Pioneer amp through the AMP out and connected to a DJ Mixer, I use it for music, TV, Movies and anything else that has music and it sounds superb. The quality is great and it never distorts. One of the best features is that if the stereo is straining it will automatically shut down as so not to damage itself. Pure genius.

After selling my technics seperates hi-fi(because i was changing everything to silver),I was looking at the new replacement model sceh790

but did not think the build quality or sound was worth the £500 or so asking price.

After spending weeks in every electrical retailers in my area i narrowed it down to 3 systems,The Denon dm31 £299,Sony cmt cpx1 £199and the Technics micro seperates system schd560 £349.

For pure sound quality alone i would have gone for the technics but it has mahogany speakers and also the side of the seperates is mahogany(my woodwork is all pine !!!!!!!!!).Next was the denon which my girlfriend wanted but the sound quality was not that good for £300 and i still needed to buy a tape deck at £129.

So it had to be the sony which i do not regret(apart from the girlfriend moaning she does not like it!!).For £199 this is the best sound quality you will get in this price range and maybe even up to £500. Sound is very powerfull 2x70 watts excellent bass,seperate bass and treble controls and has good stereo seperation and clarity- it has brought many of my cds "alive".I would highly recommend this to anyone as their first hi-fi or even upgrading for better sound quality.The only downside is the speaker cable length which is ample for me but for some of you who like to put speakers further apart may be a problem, (6 feet approx each speaker and it cannot be extended due to the connectors on the end.