Boston Acoustics Recepter Radio (Charcoal)
| Power Source | Corded Electric, Battery Powered |
| Brand | Boston Acoustics |
| Connectivity Technology | AUX |
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- High-fidelity AM/FM radio for home or office use
- High-Sensitivity digital tuner locks in distant AM and FM stations
- Purpose-built Boston speaker driver is capable of a wide range of frequencies
- Patented BassTrac circuitry eliminates distortion (see Technology)
- 20 Programmable Station Memory Presets for up to 20 AM/FM stations
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Product description
Product description
The new Recepter Radio has tuner performance found only in the most advanced component receivers that cost many times its price. Its ability to pull in weak FM stations separates it from conventional radios, and its high selectivity allows it to separate closely spaced stations clearly. This highly praised table radio has a digital-tuner for AM/FM, a digital clock display, and allows 2 independent alarm settings. Thrill to the outstanding sound that has defined Boston Acoustics audio products with this amazing clock radio. Dual independent clock alarms can be set to music, buzzer, or both Battery backup stores presets and alarm settings during power outage Two-position brightness control to adjust for day or night 110-120 Volts AC Powered Aux-in for playback from portable devices including iPodsReviews - NY Times Review E-Gear Review Dallas News Review Radio World Review
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Amazon.com Product Description These days, virtually every new gadget that comes to market strives to be the latest and greatest "all-in-one" digital performer (cell phone/camera/music player/garage door opener. It's refreshing to know that there is still a company that continues to produce stand-alone products that are built with quality -- not quantity -- in mind. Boston Acoustics has taken its two decades of high-performance engineering and created an AM-FM clock radio that has few rivals. The Boston Acoustics Receptor Clock Radio is an AM/FM radio with alarm clock features that's been designed to deliver sound comparable to the finest radios ever made.
![]() The Boston Acoustics Recepter Radio delivers high-fidelity AM/FM radio for home or office use. View details. |
![]() The Receptor offers 20 presets for your favorite AM/FM stations. View larger. |
![]() Boston Acoustic's stylish radio is small in size, but big on sound. |
At the heart of the Receptor is Boston Acoustic's BassTrac technology, a proprietary Boston-designed circuit that tracks low frequencies and prevents audible amplifier distortion. Unlike conventional "limiters," BassTrac doesn't merely chop off the tops of the distortion-inducing signal peaks. Instead, it actually preserves the waveform's shape so the fidelity of the signal is maintained, while preventing distortion.
For those of us who can't explain the difference between AM and FM to a room full of first graders, this basically means that the Receptor is designed to give you all the bass without any of the distortion. The result is a full, pleasing broadcast at any volume for any type of music. In other words, the Receptor will give you a rich and smooth sound, whether you're cooking to fusion jazz or waking up to the traffic report.
Ideal for either home or office use, the Receptor features a high-sensitivity digital tuner that "locks in" distant AM and FM stations that other radios can't find. With its purpose-built Boston speaker driver, the radio is capable of receiving a wide range of frequencies and has a unique ability to pick up even the weakest of signals. With its precise digital tuning, stations are cleanly separated for maximum clarity.
An Ideal Bedside Companion
The Receptor weighs in at about four pounds and measures 7.625 x 4.25 x 6.125 inches (WxHxD) -- the ideal size for a bedside (or kitchen) table. The radio includes 20 presets for 20 stations, and the dual independent alarm clocks can be set to music, buzzer or both. Like any good clock radio, the Receptor includes a built-in snooze and sleep functions. And a battery back-up stores both the presets and the alarm settings during power outages, giving you the peace of mind that you'll never have to worry about getting to work on time.
What's so refreshing about the Receptor is that there is nothing ordinary about its functionality or design. Small enough to fit anywhere in the house, it's nevertheless powerful enough to create an exceptional presence in any room. And while it's technology is more advanced and complex than you'll find in most any other table-top radio, its controls are simple and straightforward. A wonderfully easy-to-read LCD display that indicates time, station, and alarms makes operation a breeze, and two large old-fashioned knobs (volume and tuning) are as easy to use as it gets without compromising on control.
Product information
| Package Dimensions | 9.8 x 8.3 x 6.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 4.8 pounds |
| ASIN | B0002T74QC |
| Item model number | Recepter Radio |
| Customer Reviews |
2.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
#527,310 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
#1,758 in Clock Radios #3,575 in Portable Radios |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | April 27, 2004 |
| Manufacturer | Boston Acoustics |
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I just have a few minor complaints. First, the display is small, as others have noted, and I have a lot trouble reading it from less than two feet away without grabbing my glasses or squinting severely. Also, the time must be set manually. Not a big deal, but when so many far less expensive competitors do this automatically, it makes this product appear a bit dated. Finally, the battery backup isn't quite right. The specs published by Amazon are not correct--they say that it uses AAA batteries. In fact, they have been replaced by an internal, hopefully permanent battery (which is not mentioned at all in the manual). I did a quick 15-minute test, and the radio maintained its time, preset, and alarm time settings. However, it did NOT retain the alarm activation state. Even though the two alarms were both activated when I unplugged, they were switched off when I plugged the radio back in. Since the radio retains all of its other settings, I have to believe this is a design oversight, and a rather significant one. If not for this issue, I would have rated the product 5 stars.
My real love is the warm, rich sound that comes out of the really small case. Even at low volume the sound is rich and full. It's hard to believe this small box and speaker can produce sound that good. I suspect the goodness of the sound is in part due to the tuned port at the rear of the radio. Still in all, it's much better than I expected and a nice surprise.
We attached an external FM antenna by Terk that plugs right into the back of the radio (coax plug) that really helps pull in the FM stations. AM reception is lousy, probably because of where the clock-radio is placed in the bedroom -- but we didn't buy it for the AM band.
All in all I'm very pleased with the radio and I'd buy it again.


















