Philips AZ1030 CD/Radio/Cassette Boombox

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Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004U8FO
• Item model number: AZ103017
• Batteries: 6 D batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #120,478 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Philips AZ103017 CD radio cassette recorder combines all your listening needs in one portable unit. The high-quality tuner is sensitive to both AM and FM frequency ranges. It includes a ferroceptor AM antenna and a telescopic FM antenna. The stereo cassette deck plays back recorded tapes and records from the built-in CD player or radio tuner. The Philips AZ103017 features 4-inch full-range speakers with metal mesh grilles. A stereo headphone jack is included for private listening. The two-digit LCD displays the CD track numbers and play modes, such as shuffle, repeat, and CD program. Dynamic bass boost enhances lower tones, and an electronic circuit monitors the input signal to ensure accurate, distortion-free recording. Full auto stop automatically shuts off the cassette deck at the end of playback to avoid overstretching the tape.

Product Description

The Philips AZ1030 CD radio cassette recorder combines all your listening needs in one portable unit. The high-quality tuner is sensitive to both AM and FM frequency ranges. It includes a ferroceptor AM antenna and a telescopic FM antenna. The stereo cassette deck plays back recorded tapes and records from the built-in CD player or radio tuner. The Philips AZ1030 features 4-inch full-range speakers with metal mesh grilles. A stereo headphone jack is included for private listening. The two-digit LCD displays the CD track numbers and play modes, such as shuffle, repeat, and CD program. Dynamic bass boost enhances lower tones, and an electronic circuit monitors the input signal to ensure accurate, distortion-free recording. Full auto stop automatically shuts off the cassette deck at the end of playback to avoid overstretching the tape.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very practical and good sounding unit, November 17, 2000

By	William Cunningham "Reggie" (Lansdale, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

I was very impressed with the sound that this unit produced. It has a bass reflex system, which results in a fuller sound. It is very easy to use and again the sound it produces is very good. It is small and light and can easily fit in the corner of your desk or cubicle.

There are a few things that I wish were better, though I have to consider the price and that it does put out very good sound. Loading and unloading a CD can be hazardous if you are not careful because the compartment is tight (there is little room to maneuver the CD). The chances of scratching a CD is higher than normal in my opinion. I wish that the CD mode (repeat, repeat all, etc.) would be stored so you don't have to set it every time you play a CD. After all, if I am at work and I put a CD in the unit to play, then chances are I want it to repeat until I stop it. I shouldn't have to set the mode to repeat all each time I put a CD in or even play the same CD after stopping it.

Overall, I think this is a very good unit for your office, den, or bedroom and I do recommend it. I am very pleased with it and glad that I purchased it.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and priced right, February 5, 2001

By A Customer

This is an excellent boom box for the price. It does everything well and the sound quality is great. The dynamic bass boost is exceptional- the sound is very deep and clear whether you're playing the radio, tape, or a CD. Radio reception is also very good and it's great at rejecting interference from strong stations. The tuner is so selective, especially on FM, that some close stations come in as clearly as in a car. I previously had a Sanyo boombox and liked it, but I wanted to upgrade to something better, and when I heard this one I had to buy it. The only thing that is strange is that there's no window on the tape deck and the CD player shows only the track number, not the time. But I've noticed that many other boom boxes in this price range are the same way. Overall this is an excellent boom box. It's the first Philips product I have purchased, and I'm sure it won't be the last. I would highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a great-sounding boom box and doesn't want to spend a lot.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of bang for your buck!, November 2, 2000

By A Customer

A great product! It has nice features and the sound is terrific, especially the bass. I'm amazed to find such great quality for the price. I have several other Philips products (2 televisions and a DVD player) and I've always been satisfied.