The unit features not only radio playback CDs and play MP3 [CD / USB]. Processing and the technical equipment convincing especially by some functions and features. The sound is neat, clear and at its own discretion on the styles ("Flat, Classic, Jazz, ...) adjustable. Another example of a successful implementation is the display which is only softly lit, so the device without problems at night can be used in the bedroom. Ideally, in the Sleep combination that works for CD and MP3 media. With a few keystrokes on the included remote control, the device switches after X minutes (90 minutes in increments of ten selectable) or set "Auto" just after the one-time playback from - a super function Most functions can be performed via the remote control, which fits comfortably in your hand and compared to other small plants quite has a decent size the unit and the speakers act as a whole.. wertig - well made and are to protect the furniture are optional adhesive feet for boxing in - in optics as haptics..
However, the device has smaller quirks, to be precise two problem areas. Firstly, the cable to the speakers are damn short. With a length of not even one meter, the system can not really be placed distributed (left and right from the bed, for example) - at least not without extensions. Through the plug type (see customer images) is extension but not so easy. Adapter or prefabricated extensions I have not found right away.
Likewise, the noise of the system at the CD playback is quite high. The rotating discs in the tray are clearly audible, listen to CD makes to sleep so little fun. Remedy the detour via the USB MP3 function, but also has its limitations and pitfalls. In addition to technical limitations (max 999 Total holdings, 256 folders) refused the test also various branded USB flash drives to work with the Sony device. Both of Verbatim, the SanDisc-, and the Kingston flash drive with at least 16GB of memory could not be taken to play, even though only one radio play was on. The instructions are, unfortunately, not much, I _vermute_ that only a certain number-GB is supported because the 256, 512 and 1024 MB Noname sticks used to play all.
Overall, a solid investment if one has the appropriate USB stick and the boxes do not want to set to "far" from the device.
