High-end clock radio for a decent price
A couple years ago, I took Bose up on their offer to try out their high-end clock/table radio/CD player. While it was a nice unit, it was worth no where NEAR the $500 they were charging for it. My curiosity was satisfied and I sent the unit back. It took an extra call to get them to reimburse me for the return shipping charge, but it ended up costing me nothing.
Now Buy.Com has got the Cambridge Soundworks 88CD on sale for $199.99 with free shipping and a $20 mail-in rebate. I read the reviews and ordered one on Sunday. It was delivered yesterday.
Although I don't have the ability to compare the CS unit to the Bose, I think they're basically equivalent sound-wise. Nothing spectacular, but much better than the average clock radio. The CS unit actually feels more substantial in heft. The Bose is a bit more sleek and attractive.
The end price of the CS unit at $180 is still probably overpriced, but there's few options out there for high-end clock radios. I'm satisfied with my purchase and know that people have have asked about such units before on this website.
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...9&sp=1&loc=111
The rebate is good through the end of June.
Jimmy C, the Proton you refer to was the...
...300, an AM/FM tuner/preamp mated to a biamped powered speaker. A second speaker, like the first, was called the 301. It has input/output for a tape or CDP also. I use mine in the bedroom, with each unit about a foot and a half from the ear. I just love the nearfield listening, and the sound of this combo. It almost makes my main system irrelevant. Proton made a few other models, but the 300/301 is the one to get. I intend to keep mine forever
(yes, it's still) Lazarus Short in western Missouri