To be honest: I mainly bought the device to the plate, to read my vinyl pending a real quality investment but necessarily more expensive. From that side, I am quite satisfied. The sound is powerful enough for a medium sized room and listening is nice. Still remains a small crackling / hiss permanent, which means on the tracks where the music is gentle and calm. Nothing to stop throwing the chain by either window, but it's a shame. Hence my 4/5 only.