inputs.text: eats tapes - bought unit one units market play cassettes cds noticed reviewers lowerpriced sony combo said ate tapes hoped expensive unit wouldnt unfortunately ate commercial 60minute tape not buy unit want play tapes fine playing audio cds not tried mp3 cds yet convenient jack front allow play output mp3 player works fine not tried remote control opinion unit small not need remote controls digital would much prefer volume control knob one consists two buttons