Henry Kloss Model 1 Radio by Tivoli


For $100. via Audio Advisor this is a well built and excellent sounding radio. About 10"W, 5"H, and 6" deep it is easy to place, and with solid walnut (I think) sides, top, and bottom it is also easy to look at. The look is "retro" and is a modern version of H. Kloss' original Model 1. The sound character is mellow and non-fatiguing with amazing bass for a "little" radio. Simple to operate, it can be used anywhere there is a current bush. I have it next to my recliner, and am starting to use it instead of TV. It would work well in a garage, but I don't think I could bring myself to take mine out there. Highly Recommended. Note: I have NO connection with the Company or sales. Cheers. Craig.
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Duke; The Model does not use a wall wart power supply. It uses a standard size (small) AC cord that is replaceable (a nice touch). I checked out the AM section and it is just as good as the FM, although I don't have much in the way of AM stations to choose from. The width of this radio is actually about 8" rather than the 10" noted in the thread. Again, its virtues: (1) good, nonfatiguing sound (2) small size, and (3) nice looks. In the last 40 years, I've owned many cheap radios-- they sounded cheap, tinny, electronic, and fatiguing. The Model One sounds good. It also has a 75 ohm antenna connection, Aux. in, headphone out, rec. out, and can be run on 12 volt DC (you need your own power supply and cord though). One last thing, this radio is not meant as a replacement for a multi kilo-buck stereo system, but it's found a place in our house. Cheers, Craig.
.......I've been trying to describe the sound of this radio, and "tubey" is the best I can come up with.
Hi Dug; I also have the G.E. Super Radio II and agree with your observations about it. At $50. (is that right?), it's an excellent buy. I've found sensitivity to be excellent also, and use it for radio only PAC 10 football games. For music, I think I like the Kloss M-1 better, but the G.E. is portable and more sensitive. The G.E. is also non-fatiguing, and is a fair comparison to the Kloss-- IMHO. Craig.