inputs.text: best compact ipodcd systehem - really impressed unit bought wanted something light compact plays cds ipod still sounds excellent unit really fits bill sound quality incredible small unit warm broad filling 700 square foot apartment ease amazed tried bose units store even really pricey ones 500 cannot compare recommend using \\normal\\ dsp setting switch \\mild\\ music sharp treble settings much bass treble think mistake yamaha unit start \\heavy\\ dsp setting first plug look style black unit aesthetically best find unit looks much like fine piece audio equipment rather junky plasticy look comparable units even bose pales regard looks rather sophisticated bookshelf various alarm clock functions apartments living room dont foresee trying time soon downside lack aux input id really like able connect vinyl record player speakers great bass output richness vinyl would shine bad particularly disappointing since cheaper model without cd player aux input tempted give unit 4 stars every aspect unit superb beyond competition would silly overall pricey unit fantastic one get pay say