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Henry Kloss Model 1 Radio by Tivoli

For $100. via Audio Advisor this is a well built and excellent sounding radio. About 10"W, 5"H, and 6" deep it is easy to place, and with solid walnut (I think) sides, top, and bottom it is also easy to look at. The look is "retro" and is a modern version of H. Kloss' original Model 1. The sound character is mellow and non-fatiguing with amazing bass for a "little" radio. Simple to operate, it can be used anywhere there is a current bush. I have it next to my recliner, and am starting to use it instead of TV. It would work well in a garage, but I don't think I could bring myself to take mine out there. Highly Recommended. Note: I have NO connection with the Company or sales. Cheers. Craig.
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albertporter
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I sold the original Kloss radio in the late 60's, the walnut case and what we sales people called the "fried egg" dial was endearing. The sound, although not the Hi Fi rage, was as you state, non fatiguing, and very pleasant to listen to for hours on end. We sold a lot of them, along with the KLH speakers he designed as well. I have no doubt that you are enjoying it, especially if it sounds like the original. (In other words, forget the Bose wave).
mg
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I bought one a few months ago,it's okay. Would I do it over again.......nah.
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dekay
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I have looked at this model as well for the bedroom. I used to own a KLH Model Twenty-One radio that was very nice for the jazz and classical stations, is this similar to the Model One, Albert? This model was also produced in the 60's. If it sounds as good as the one that I owned then I would be happy with it. My wife sold my old one on Ebay during a selling binge (for a whopping amount) as I had not used it for many years and had actually forgotten that I had it until it was discovered in a closet. Now I wish that I had another one as I do not want a stereo "system" in the main bedroom.
theduke
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Can anyone comment as to the quality of the AM section? Also, does this radio use a wall wart power supply?
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estrnad
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For not much more than $100, get a used Proton P300 AM/FM radio. This thing is built like a tank, has bi-amped woofer (25 watts!) and tweeter, digital freq. readout and an input for CD, etc!
The AM section is super, and on FM the low end is unbelievable. If you want to go stereo, there is a companion powered speaker, the P301.
Check ebay, both units pop up occasionally.
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