Our new Tivoli Audio radio arrived, a welcome addition to our new kitchen. Tivoli makes this unit in a number of combinations of face and cabinet colors, and apparently my choice was not popular, because it took about a month for it to ship after I ordered it.
But that's to be expected if you're dealing with Henry Kloss, the high fidelity pioneer who is the brains behind Tivoli audio products. You see, in the early days of hi-fi the notion of waiting for custom cabinetry for your audio components was as much a part of the mystique of high end products as what was in them.
Fortunately the insides of the Tivoli One BT seem to live up to the notion that everything old is new again. I love electronics that are bone simple in design and excellent in everything else, and this unit doesn't disappoint. It's a monaural radio with a dial for tuning stations, a twist volume control, a small yellow light to aid tuning accuracy, a simple twist selector for AM, FM or auxiliary inputs - and that's it.
What you do get, though, is one excellent little speaker with a ported cabinet to boost bass performance, an excellent tuner, smooth electronics and the option to use Bluetooth enabled devices as auxiliary inputs. The Bluetooth option is a pricey add-on, so either they're soaking technophiles or stuck with complicated options for producing a techie add-on that melds well with audiophile components. I'll assume the latter for now, but I do wonder.
The user manual warns that pairing Bluetooth units may take some patience, and for my Nexus 7 tablet it did take a few minutes to get the pairing to work. However, my Galaxy Nexus phone paired in just a few seconds and neither unit required entering a pairing code. Once paired, the Bluetooth audio is certainly sweet, as is the FM sound. Included is an inobtrusive FM antenna that plugs into a coax cable connector, which I added on, though reception seemed good without it. Helpful hint: remember to throw the switch on the back of the unit when you install the external antenna, otherwise it won't boost the signal.
In a kitchen filled with state of the art appliances that seem to have a lot to say to us, the Tivoli One BT is a welcome change of pace. You turn it on, it plays music - or podcasts. That's it. Perfect for my wonderful analog wife, and just right for me. You could spend lots less or lots more for a compact radio, but for the money the Tivoli One BT is a great value if the best of old skool and nu skool audio matters to you.
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Model One BT
Listen to your favorite music wirelessly over Bluetooth. No wires, no worries.
Tivoli Audio Model One BT AM/FM Bluetooth Radio
Features:
- Wirelessly stream music, via simple-to-use Bluetooth technology
- Sensitive AM/FM analog tuner
- Simple to use – no complicated set-up
- 3 inch full range, long-throw driver
- Beautiful wood veneer cabinet available in multiple finishes
What''s In The Box?
(1) Model One BT
(1) Manual
(1) Power Supply
(1) External FM Antenna
Streaming your music has never looked and sounded so good!
Easy Listening
Take the award-winning Model One radio, add wireless Bluetooth technology, and you get the Model One BT — a classic, yet future-proof, radio. Featuring our tried-and-tested analog tuner, the Model One BT delivers AM and FM radio channels, even in areas of weaker reception. The addition of Bluetooth means you can easily connect and enjoy your music through the Model One BT’s full-range driver.
Stream Your Music
The Model One BT radio delivers AM/FM radio in high-quality sound. Listen to your own music by connecting your Bluetooth-enabled device and streaming your music wirelessly. For wired listening, the Model One BT has an auxiliary line input and headphone jack.
A Sensitive Side
The large tuning dial is more than just part of the Model One BT’s pretty face. The oversize controller enables extremely sensitive AM/FM tuning, helping the radio obtain a solid signal and enhancing sound delivery. Whatever your preferred genre — from spoken word to rock to pop — the Model One BT tuner delivers wonderfully realistic sound, and manages to fill even large rooms with rich sound. In addition to the radio and Bluetooth functions, users can also connect the likes of CD players and non Bluetooth-enabled portable music players. And the headphone jack enables an entirely private listening session, ideal for when you want to keep down external noise.
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| Price | $179.99 | $179.99 | $179.99 | $159.93 | -6% $83.55 Typical: $88.98 | $58.00 |
| Delivery | Get it Apr 23 - 25 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 24 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 24 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 24 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 24 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 24 |
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| Sold By | WORLD WIDE STEREO | WORLD WIDE STEREO | WORLD WIDE STEREO | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| power source | AC | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| supported bands | AM/FM | FM, AM | AM/FM | 2-Band | FM | 2-Band |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB, Auxiliary | Auxiliary |
| hardware interface | bluetooth | 3 5 mm audio | bluetooth | bluetooth 5 | bluetooth | 3 5 mm audio |
| frequency | 108 MHz | 108 MHz | 108 MHz | 108 MHz | — | 108 MHz |
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 5.25 x 8.38 x 4.5 inches |
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| Item Weight | 4.14 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Tivoli Audio |
| ASIN | B009DJEKJG |
| Item model number | M1BTCLA |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,322 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers #16,475 in MP3 & MP4 Player Accessories |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 19, 2012 |
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Very good for limited space
I installed this on a small shelf in a bathroom. The FM tuner does a nice job. Bluetooth works well, and is a very useful feature. I use it mostly to listen to news or talk radio, and it sounded a bit boomy, so a cotton ball in the bottom port solved that issue. It looks and sounds great. TECH. STUFF: This is my third Model One. I've had another with Bluetooth on my kitchen table for a few years. I can connect to either radio with Bluetooth without a problem. I also have it connected to a Yagi antenna on an amplifier in my attic. This way, I'm able to pull in some desired distant stations. It sometimes overloads the tuner on the low end of the band. I can easily slide the switch on the back of the radio to disconnect the external antenna. My first Model One came before they added Bluetooth. It developed a scratchy tuning dial that became worse in time. I tried some potentiometer cleaner, rendering the radio as trash. No such problem on the newer units. I've noticed some changes in the electronics through all three of these, so maybe they're constantly perfecting the unit.
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