Panasonic SC-PM27 CD Shelf System

Pros: Great sound, compact size, nice aesthetics
Cons: CD changing is slow

Recently, I decided that my circa-1990 stereo needed to be replaced. After all, that 3 disc changer that once was the flower of technology had started to make a grinding noise, the remote no longer worked, and the stereo was simply too bulky overall....

Pros: * Beautiful, stylish design * Outstanding sound * 5 Disc capacity in a small unit.
Cons: * Clock does not display when unit turned off.

It takes little effort to determine that this unit is by far the best in its category, however those people who want to know some more specific pros and cons I have created a brief list:



Sound

* The sound this system...

Pros: Excellent sound for the money, nice cosmetics
Cons: None for the price

I purchased this item about a month ago at J&R Music World for a hundred bucks. It is a factory refurbished unit. It looks brand new except for a very minor wear spot on a speaker cabinet that you have to go out of your way to notice. I have never bought a factory refurbished unit before, and I am completely satisfied with the condition of the unit.

The details of this unit have been well covered by the other reviews.

I needed a stereo that would fit on a very small table, and this piece has about as small a footprint as you will find for a shelf system.

I am not unfamiliar with high-end audio. I have owned Magnepan speakers and other various high-end gear and can tell you that this mini-system sounds very good indeed.

produces sound and has features of a much more expensive system. very good deal if you can find it < $200.