Tivoli Model CD

[obelisk]

Hey guys,

I'm putting together a new system at the moment. I've got a 70s Yamaha stereo receiver, a Rega Planar 3 turntable and some sweet locally made speakers. Now I just need a CD player and my work will be done (for now).

I wondered if any of you guys had ever tried out the Tivoli Model CD: (http://www.tivolihifi.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33&products_id=100)

I've got a Model 3 clock radio and stereo speaker in the bedroom, and it's pretty good. I think the Model CD will sit really well with the Yamaha amp, but I don't know whether it performs. I've sent Tivoli an email to ask whether or not it'll play CDRs etc, and for the money, I know I can get a pretty good new Yamaha, Sherwood or an older NAD on ebay. But if this is any good...

Any tips would be great.

Cheers

-O

[Celt]

It will indeed play CD-R's. The early versions had software issues that have now been resolved. Mine had a voltage regulator go bad after a year of daily use, but it was an easy fix. There are a few threads here on the Tivoli CDP. It uses the same type of transport used in car stereo, such as Delco. Both the headphone out and the line-level out levels are set by the remote control.

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35640&d=1167949837

[Jack Lord]

I use one and have had no problems, although I bought it later than Celt and the issues had probably been resolved.

Anyway, I really like it, especially the design. I match it with my KLH Model 16 and Model 18 and they fit together perfectly. Kloss was involved with both companies, so its appropriate.

[pmsummer]

Based upon Celt's recommendations (and my love of my Model One radio here in the Cubicle of Doom), I bought one to go with my small tube set-up.

It sounds great, and I love the remote's features. I keep the little bugger (the remote) Velcro-ed to my monitor in the Home Office.

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3103/pb0700011pm1.jpg

[pmsummer]

P.S. Just what is the conversion rate between US and AUS? $499 AUS?!?!?!

I picked up mine on Ebay for $99 shipped US.

[Glassman]

Target was closing out the RadioCombo late last September and it included the Model Two plus Model CD for a total of $99 (originally $399). I opened the box and became aware I was not the first owner. The Model Two was fine but the CD player did not work. I entered the warranty information online and tried to get an Return Authorization from Tivoli to have the CD player fixed. After 3 months of no reply I sent another e-mail and then called. The customer service person I spoke to gave me instructions on how to reset the CD player's processor as the owner's manual didn't give the right steps. I tried it and now the CD player works great.

As a side note, I never did get any e-mail reply about the RA, nor did I get a phone call with an RA as the CS person indicated I would. No matter as it works and makes for a great office system.

Jay

[obelisk]

thanks guys. great info. aus retail would be $463 in your dollars, but i don't think i'll pay that. i bought a US model 3 on ebay and got a transformer to convert it to 240v. Works a treat. think i'll do the same here.

thanks again guys.

-O