About The Tivoli Audio Model One BT AM/FM Radio
Tom DeVesto has taken his famous and great sounding Model One AM/FM table radio and added Bluetooth. You can now enjoy your favourite radio stations and your favourite music from your Smartphone or Tablet.
You probably don't remember the great-sounding, beautifully designed radios of 60 years ago. But you've probably heard on the grape-vine as to just how good they sounded. Since the year 2000, Tivoli Audio have re-invented those well-made and great sounding radios but in a beautiful compact design. The Model One has sold by the truckload the world over. However, it has just got better! The Tivoli Audio Model One® is now available with Bluetooth® wireless technology!
Enjoy All Your Music: With the addition of Bluetooth® wireless technology, when you're not listening to the Model One BT's world-famous analogue AM/FM tuner, you can listen to the music stored on your Bluetooth® wireless technology compatible device. You'll never tire of hearing your music through the Model One BT thanks to Bluetooth® wireless technology's advanced A2DP profile, combined with the Model One BT's trademark equalisation.
And since Bluetooth® wireless technology is of course "wireless", you won't have to dig out an audio cable for your enabled-device every time you want to listen to your music through the Model One BT. To get started, simply switch to the Auxiliary position and after initial pairing, start listening to your favourite music wirelessly. It's that simple. But don't worry, the Auxiliary input is still on board, along with the Record and Headphone outputs, so you can continue to connect those "old fashioned" wired devices!
About The Model One: The new Model One BT shares many of it's predecessors fine qualities as designed and engineered by Henry Kloss. It has the same quality 75mm speaker that handles highs, mids and lows with amazing ease. Yes, the Model One BT is high quality mono! Rather than cram two tiny, cheap speakers into one small enclosure, the preference was to provide crisp, rich sound from a single, well-designed speaker. If you haven't heard one already, then you won't believe how good it sounds!
High signal sensitivity is achieved with a discrete-component FM tuner featuring the same innovative signal detection technology found in mobile phones. The large analogue tuning dial is geared down to a 5:1 ratio, so that turning the knob results in smaller, more precise movements of the tuning mechanism which is a real benefit when listening to late night radio where you do not want to 'disturb' others. With good reception, stations come in loud and gorgeously clear! It provides very good sound quality, and it has the ability to pick up more stations than typical table top AM/FM radios but this is totally dependant on the signal strength where you are listening. Performance depends on many factors.
The design is the finishing touch. The small, solidly built real wood cabinet offers classic looks and impressively clean sound. Plus, the simple timber colours complement any decor. It is very easy to use. Just put it down, plug it in and enjoy.
Note: The Radio section in our units is unique to Australia and will not work overseas. Likewise with US and other models which have different station allocation frequencies and will not work downunder. Please call us if you need further clarification. AM/FM reception is best when the transmitter is less than 50km from the Model One BT. If your reception is poor, then stream your favourite stations from your smartphone or tablet via the built-in Bluetooth.
Our Take On The Model One BT
Tivoli Audio designed the Model One Series to be one thing: the best AM/FM table radio's you've ever heard. The super-sensitive tuner locks onto stations that many other radios simply cannot. There is also a special frequency-contouring circuit that continually adjusts audio output, maintaining detailed sound even with a weak signal. The single 75mm long-throw speaker delivers warm, yet clear mono sound in an expansive sound field, even when you turn up the volume. One of the stand-out features from our hands-on experience is the volume control which is analogue and very sensitive to even small increments and unlike any radio with a digital volume control where the 'steps' can be quite large which can be a problem when late-night, low volumes are required.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: High quality AM/FM table radio with Bluetooth wireless technology
- Receiving Bands: FM 87.5 to 108MHz; AM 522 to 1629kHz 9k step (Australia)
- Antenna: In-built AM and FM antennas - external antenna may be required in remote/difficult areas
- Speaker: High-performance full-range 75mm (3") long-throw driver
- Rear ported cabinet for enhanced bass response
- Tuning Dial: 5-to-1 ratio analog tuning dial for accurate tuning
- Cabinet: Furniture-grade hand-crafted wood cabinet
Connectivity
- Uses Bluetooth wireless technology's advanced A2DP profile for high-quality audio
- Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) results in low-to-no noise interference with other wireless devices
- Minimum 9 metre (30') reception range
- Mini-jack audio input for connecting an external source like an iPod or MP3 player
- Line level output for recording or to connect to the aux input of a hi-fi amplifier
- 3.5mm Mini-Jack headphone output - most new headphones include this adaptor
Other Features
- AC Power - 230-240Volt/50Hz input
- DC Input - 12 Volt
- Available Finishes: Black Ash/Black Silver, Black Ash/Silver, Chery/Silver, Walnut/Beige, White/Silver
- Dimensions(WxHxD): 212.7 x 114.3 x 133.4mm
- Nett Weight: 1.9 kg
- Manufacturers Warranty: 12 Months
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.