Sony CMT-HX50BTR

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Able to play cassettes as well as CD's - we bought the product with this in mind as a priority.

Unable to switch off completely, but remains on standby. I have fitted an on/off switch in the power line, well aware that this causes settings to be lost, but I prefer not to leave the unit on standby.

Simple and effective, great as a second unit in the kitchen, plenty volume, good FM radio - why bother with DAB?, particularly when it may be changing to a new, incompatible with existing radios, format? If you have good FM reception, you don't need...

Clock loses setting when main power switched off - minor detail.

The stereo was bought for a teenager's bedroom. It's easy to use and produces a great sound for the environment but would struggle in a large room. The sound quality with mp3 CDs is nearly as good as audio CDs.

No complaints from the user, so I'll rate that as none!

Good sound reproduction for its size and price

Takes too long for sound to come on after switch-on.

Sound quality

clock is virtually invisible on standby

easy to use

none

Impressive bass sound for such a small system. Plays cds and tapes equally well. Invaluable radio alarm that switches off automatically. Easy to use remote control.

Good access to CD and tape.

Insensitive receiver. Poor display.

balance of sound sources, quality and price. Surprisingly good balanced audio from such tiny and inexpensive speakers. It was bought as a budget hi fi for a second home and is well suited for this role. Ability to play MP3s on CD a bonus.

None really considering the purchase price.

Good quality product for price range, I would say best in its class. I use it for my dj hobby at home and use it fro my mixer and my monitors and the sound is awaesome.

Rather large and styling is bland but then again it's not there too look good, just deliver, and it does.