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The CD drive has given us some fits as it rejects many disks that are in good condition but it will not load them. That made us feel a little bit taken by the dealer.The unit itself works very well, and Bose deserves its great reputation for great sound from a small apckage. Don't know why, but some have worked after using a disk cleaning system on them. WE are pretty satisfied with our Bose Wave System purchase from Amazon. However, the unit we bought was reported to be new, but was actually slightly used, and the package did not contain an operator's manual.
Being forced to use what is erstwhile a convenience feels like house arrest. I cannot believe this thing has no buttons.Hit the snooze with the remote control.I don't think so.As an object, an electronic device with no buttons is like a parapalegic.A remote is not a necessity, on any electronic device. It is a convenience.
Both units were returned to Bose and replaced (they were good about this) but are STILL not working properly. They're cheap.If I could purchase the Wave Music System and CD Changer again -- I wouldn't. The second Changer is actually worse than the one that was returned. Bose used to deliver quality to their customers. That's being generous. I enjoyed my old Bose Radio /CD Player for five years and decided to "upgrade" to the better sound quality of the Wave System. I purchased a Wave Music System and CD Changer. Okay, I thought, just use the Changer.
Usually you have to unplug and "reboot" the Changer, which corrects the problem every once in a while. The money I spent on these units is WAY too much for the quality. The CD sound quality IS better than my "old" Bose Radio/CD player (when it's working), but the "old" one is DEPENDABLE. Not any more. I don't mind having to use the remote as much as other buyers, but purchased extras in case I lost one. Wrong. I agree with other reviewers the radio sound quality just ain't worth the price. Another reviewer said the CD player in these units is Dollar-store quality.
I won't bother returning these units again, but won't make the mistake of purchasing Bose equipment in the future. Sometimes if you let it "rest" for several hours it will get over the rebellion. The base Wave unit regularly "captures" CD's, often for several days, before deciding to eject the disc. The Changer more often than not balks, skips, and otherwise rebels if you try to get it to read a disc.
I have purchase three Bose music systems in the last year - two radio/CD players - one for my 74 year old Mom and one for my dinning room and one entertainment system for my husband's Jazz room to go with his 52 plasma TV. It's like going from the large back breaking 500 lb big screen TV to the large plasma and HD flat screen TVs. My husband now wants to purchase another radio/CD player to replace the stereo component set and enhance our 42 plasma TV in our bedroom. Great sound, great looks, pricey but worth every penny. Replaces the large component system that took up a lot of space and block the window view in our dining room.
Don't spend more than you need to for great sound - get the $500.00 bose radio/CD. I did get one with a bad battery in the remote but this was easily replaced. I've purchased 5 bose waves over the pass 10 years - all are still going strong. It's one of my favorite gifts to give since the recipient is always pleased.
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