Sony CMT-CP11 CD Shelf System

Pros: sweet looks, primo sound, smart functions
Cons: hmmmm...won't fit on my shelf, display difficult to read when off

I have been without a stereo for the past six months so finally I can listen to MY music - music that isn't secondhand from my flatmates.

I went shopping for a stereo for my bedroom and looked at several models before I settled on this one. I...

Pros: Good sound, great look, compact
Cons: a little pricy, can't find the MD/VIDEO button

I bought this unit because

1 - I read tht it had great sound for the size/price. So far this is true, it sounds great: radio, CD work very well. i have not yet played with the tape, and i have no intention to.

2 - It has an optical...

Pros: Nice design, gets you sucked in dont be fooled
Cons: Technology at its worst backed by an organisation that doesn't care!

I have been searching the web for 2 hours now on this Micro Hi fi. Anybody out there who is considering buying one FORGET IT!!. All over the world people have issues with the faulty power supply. Once it dies throw it out because to fix it you are looking at $250 AUD. For an initial purchase of $599 this is ridiculous and you could count the number of days I used this HiFi under 100.