| | |  | Broadcaster Products | Home » » Tivoli Audio Model One AM/FM Table Radio, White/Silver | | | | | | | Description: | | Where performance and simplicity are paramount but space is sparse, the Model One table radio fits the bill. With just three knobs, it is the antithesis of today's ever more complex electronic products. The Model One gets more stations than other radios because of its state of the art, Henry Kloss designed discrete-component FM tuner using technology originally developed for cellular telephones. This technology gives better FM reception and increased clarity on closely spaced stations. Features include a furniture-grade, handmade vinyl wrapped wood cabinet that doubles as an acoustically inert housing and a heavy-magnet, long-throw 3-inch speaker which provides musically accurate tonal balance and bass response. Its large analog tuning knob with geared-down 5:1 tuning ratio permits easy and accurate tuning. The amber tuning indicator lets you know when you've achieved proper tuning. Built-in AM and FM antennas provide satisfying reception, while a rear 75-ohm jack allows connection of an external FM antenna in difficult reception areas. Also provided is a headphone jack, auxiliary input to connect an iPod, MP3 player or portable CD player, and a record output for recording, or to use the Model One as a high-quality outboard tuner. | | | Features: | |
• High-performance table radio with simple design and superior sound reproduction
• Attractive, furniture-grade, handmade wood cabinet doubles as acoustically inert housing
• 3-inch long-throw driver ensures accurate tonal balance and bass response
• State-of-the-art discrete component FM tuner improves reception and increases clarity
• Measures 8.375 x 4.5 x 5.25 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 11.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 5.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 10.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 5.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 26 reviews |
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19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Tivoli Model 1 a great little radio...Jan 20, 2005
By David G. Mclain
The Tivoli Audio Model 1 is a very good sounding and beautiful looking radio and that's about it. It does not try to do anything else. The tuner is easy to use with a geared down knob and a solid feel. There is also a light that gets brighter as the station is tuned in more accurately.
Henry Kloss did a great job on this design and everything about the radio is dedicated to function. The cabinet is wooden not plastic and it's also a ported enclosure. This helps out the sound in a big way. It's amazing how good such a small radio can sound. The design is mono only and the idea behind that is simple enough, it made more sense to have one very high quality speaker using the entire cabinet instead of two lower quality speakers with less volume per speaker, it sounds great..
One thing I've noticed on my Tivoli radios, I've also got a Model 3 at home, is that the quality is such that you can really hear the difference in sound between stations. Over compressed or poor quality audio is painfully obvious. Poorly recorded ad spots and DJ's with low quality mics are easy to hear. Put this thing on a good sounding station and it's fabulous.
If you want a great sounding little radio the Model 1 would be tough to beat.
17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Attractive Radio, Strong Speaker, Good ReceptionSep 26, 2005
By M. JEFFREY MCMAHON
"herculodge"
One of the most attractive radios in its price range, well constructed, lacking cheap materials, and having a crisp, full monoaural speaker, the Tivoli Model One is an analog radio, which means you have to use the dial to find the sweet spot every time you tune to your favorite station. This can be a chore for some. Additionally, the reception is about a grade B+ for FM and B for AM. Remember, the Model One doesn't come with a telescopic antenna like the slightly more expensive Tivoli PAL. You only get a little pig tail in the back, which can prove inadequate for hard-to-reach stations. Yet understandably it's easy to fall in love with this radio, so what do you do? I'd recommend buying it. But instead of buying an external antenna to strengthen your reception, spend a hundred dollars (or 65 on the Chinese Degen 1103 model) on the Kaito 1103 digital radio. Easilly fitting on top of the Tivoli, the 1103 has the double the FM strength of the Tivoli a and has over a hundred digital presets. The problem with the Kaito 1103 is its little speaker. But the Kaito is small enough to fit ontop of the Tivoli Model One and be hooked up with an audio cable through the Tivoli's provided "Auxilliary In" connection. So now you have erased the weaknesses of both radios and maximized their strengths in what will be the best "radio" you can buy. The cost for this radio hybrid, about two hundred dollars, is still less than half of a Bose radio, which, in spite of its nice speakers, suffers from mediocre FM/AM reception.
The Tivoli Model is such an attractive, well-made radio that it's worth combining it with the super-performing Kaito 1103. By itself, however, I'm afraid it's more looks than performance.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Nice sounding little radio : - )Nov 25, 2004
By Blind man Wayne
The TIVOLI MODEL 1 is one fine-sounding little radio! A bit bigger than a brick, its audio is well balanced, meaning that there is solid bass as well as clear and defined midrange and treble. It is truly a pleasure to listen to and enjoy! It has an analog tuner with an LED signal strength indicator. The FM reception is very selective and sensitive, which is a plus in the signal-crowded inner city. The AM reception is average and OK for most local stations.
I would have given the TIVOLI 5 stars, but will subtract 2 stars for the following reasons. Its built-in power supply is cheap and not up to the task of powering its components adequately. During quiet times when the volume level was down very low, I could hear a 60 Hz hum produced through the TIVOLI's speaker from across an average size room. Additionally, when the set is played loudly so that there is a heavy load on its power supply, I could see slight dimming of the power and signal LEDs accompanying audio with heavy bass. Furthermore, when this strain on the power supply occurs, it causes the FM tuner to drift off frequency on some stations. The specifications for the power supply are 12 VDC at 800 mA. I called Cambridge support at 1-877-297-9479 and they suggested obtaining a filtered power supply. I purchased at Radio Shack a filtered power supply rated 12 VDC at 1000 mA. This did the trick! No hum audible and no sign of stress on the new power supply. For a radio of this quality, the power supply should be better. The Radio Shack power supply is CAT. NO. 273-1776. Be careful to get the correct size and polarity plug (tip) to fit the TIVOLI's external power supply jack. Another star comes off because of the TIVOLI's lack of a switch to switch between radio and auxiliary audio. One must reach behind the radio to plug and unplug external devices from its auxiliary audio jack. Other than that, I recommend this radio for its great audio performance, especially at low volumes. Incidentally, the amazon product description listed one of its cons being that it doesn't play very loudly. Come on guys. It's a tiny radio! It is more than adequate to fill an average room with nice sound. For the desk, office cubicle, or anywhere space is scarce, it is perfect!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Sleek Modern DesignJan 11, 2007
By Robert Lata
"Bob Lata"
Besides its sleek modern design, this compact radio produces very good sound quality at a relatively reasonable price. The silver/white case fits particularly well in today's kitchen.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Looks Great, Sounds Fantastic, but Needs a Better TunerJan 03, 2007
By Taylor C. Gray
I got this for my wife to use in the kitchen and she loves it. The unit is beautifully designed, fun to use and has amazing sound for something so small. My only gripe is that the tuner is not very strong. I live in a tough area for reception, and there's slight static on my favorite stations. The FM antenna attachment that comes with the unit helps quite a bit, but the reception is still not totally clear.
That being said, I'm glad I got it, and when my wife's happy, I'm happy.
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