Customer Reviews

Denon D-F101S Micro Stereo System

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
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This shelf system arrived earlier this week and I wasted no time setting it up in my small living room as my primary audio system. It takes the place of my Bose Wave Radio/CD and I certainly consider it an upgrade. I have listened to a number of different genres and artists on this new system, and what really impresses me are the live recordings. The imaging is fantastic. I can pick out easily the placement of the different instruments in the live recording. Studio recordings are all lively and crystal clear. The bass, with the speakers about six inches from the wall, is sufficient for my tastes, and definitely more thumping than my Bose. I cannot really gauge the FM or AM reception because I stick with XM, but it comes with two antennaes for both bands. Also, I have not tested the sleep modes, timers, or alarms because this is in my living room, and there is no need for me to use them. This system is strictly for my listening pleasure and it really delivers. I have a Squeezebox (made by Slim Devices, which I also highly recommend) on top of the system and aesthetically the entire system is alluring.
My one dislike is the remote. Its plasticky and feels cheap. It is also more bulky than it needs to be.
If you have the money to spend, and I admit the price is up there compared to other shelf systems, you will not be disappointed. I am not an audiophile (only because I don't have thousands to throw around) and I can't give you many technical details on why this system sounds so good. But I do know that Denon is a good brand, and they back up their stereos and components with good warranties. I give this five strong stars and recommend it to anybody interested in a great sounding stereo.

I purchased this system for use with a laptop on my desk after extensive research and listening to mini systems. This fits my needs perfectly. I paired it with a Yamaha YST-FSW100 subwoofer to kick up the bass a bit. Nice clear, clean, crisp sound. I'm an older rock'n'roller that just wants good sound from my older cd's (Savoy Brown, Ten Years After, etc.). This system has nice bass, treble and loudness adjustments that can easily be made by hand and not just the remote. Very easy to use. This Denon F101S system has satisified all the requirements I wanted in a system for use on my desk while playing on my laptop. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine!

I bought this system for my bedroom. I wanted something with good sound and small.

The good part: nicely built, lots of connectors, good looks.

The bad: sound quality is good but not fantastic (far from it!). For $700 you could assemble a much better sounding system. Of course it would be bulkier and not so sleek. But still, bearing the Denon brand I expected more than what I got.
Some reviewers are suggesting that you attach a subwoofer and I might try that.

Very sosphisticated audio system. This is beautiful visually and the sound is very bold. It sounds as if I bought a more expensive sound system. Wether rock, r&b, and jazz it has own flavor. I made the right choice.

I'm in my late 50s and gave my 30 year-old still useable sony receiver (100 watts per channel) to my teenage son as a birthday present who is moving into his first apartment as a summer student at College Of Charleston. I wanted a replacement unit that was small, simple, low tech look with good nondigital sound - for my analog tastes. I am very pleased with most of my requirements being met but attaching the supplied speaker wires to the unit and speakers turned out to be quite a chore! I remember in the old days of spliting the outer layer to splice the copper wires and that is what I had to do with the supplied speaker cables. You would think that a more modern hookup would be available! Anyway, I attached my Teac reel-to-reel, manual turntable and cassette deck and found the sound to be total bliss. I play lots of early 20th century opera (78s of course) on my turntable and have been VERY pleased with the reproduction of sound - especially with the recent Enrico Caruso remastered songs converted to digital. All-in-all a great value package with pure, clear and concise sound - worth every penny!