Cambridge Soundworks 88CD CD Player

Cambridge Soundworks 88CD CD Player

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  • Number of Discs: 1
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Cambridge Soundworks Model 88CD Table Radio and CD Player: A Great Little Unit

byHorswispr Apr 17, 2004
89 Helpfuls 90 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros nice, understated look, smooth midrange sound, amazing bass for a tiny unit
Cons lots of buttons, speakers don't detach
Recommended it? Yes

I was visiting a friend in Santa Barbara last weekend, and he had recently purchased this radio/CD player, so I thought I'd give it a listen and maybe a review.

The Cambridge Soundworks Model 88CD looks like a modern version of your parents' alarm clock/radio. It's a little more than a... Read full review »

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Underated product of a genius

byrfischer8655 Oct 5, 2004
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Clarity, functionality, simplicity, durability, AM/FM reception, excellent CD player.
Cons Practically none. Old-fashioned CD-load rather than motorized feed, but one less thing to...
Recommended it? Yes

This CD player/radio system provides the best sounding technology in a compact unit of this size. The late Henry Kloss, the famous audio designer and engineer, again lived up to his genius with the 88CD being one of his last and best creations before moving on to Tivoli Audio.

The 88CD... Read full review »

2

a great table radio

bydemetriusx Mar 21, 2006
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros superior sound, great value, great features
Cons appearance, buttons take some practice.
Recommended it? Yes

the cambridge soundworks 88 cd is no longer in production -it was made from around 2000 to 2003, then replaced by the 730 and 740. used models appear from time to time on auction sites or in classifieds. you should be able to find one for under $200.

contrary to most of the reviews here,... Read full review »

1

Very good sound, but....

bymlmarkz Aug 23, 2005
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Bass, multi-function remote, portability, Loud sound
Cons radio reception could be better
Recommended it? Yes

The sound reproduced from the CSW 88cd is without a doubt pleasing to the ears. But, I really believe it depends on your taste of music. If you mainly listen to rock, rap or country, you'd probably want to buy a different unit.

The CSW 88cd was meant for jazz, blues or any genre of music... Read full review »

2

Good sound & lousy FM reception

bypeter4236 Jun 25, 2004
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Decent sound
Cons Awful FM radio reception
Recommended it? No

It's been two weeks since my 88CD arrived. And it's been two weeks of misery trying to get it to lock onto and hold onto any of the local FM radio stations. It's not that I live far, far away from some little burg with underpowered radio stations. I live less than 20 miles from downtown Detroit,... Read full review »

2

Sounds great, if it works

byxunilhr May 21, 2004
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Sounds great. Looks and feels like a quality unit.
Cons CD player DOA. Customer support didn't want to back their product.
Recommended it? No

******* Update 2

CD player on the replacement died too, just after a couple months. What a pity that they make such a good sounding product and use such a cheap CD player to ruin it.

End of update 2 *******

******* Update 1

Took them 4 weeks and several phone... Read full review »

1

Nice Sound -- Not Worth the Price and Hassle

byslrogers Jan 13, 2006
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good Sound
Cons Defective/Unreliable; Expensive to Repair; Long Turnaround on Repairs; Poor AM/FM...
Recommended it? No

In Dec. 2004, I was looking for a Radio/CD player with good sound that was relatively easy to operate for my parents who are in their 80s. They were raised in homes without electricity, so although they have embraced technology in many ways -- they even have a PC -- these new electronic media... Read full review »

2

Worthless due to bum cd mechanism

byjohnliv05 Nov 4, 2005
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good, impressive sound when it works. Nice size. Nothing comparable out there for the...
Cons What good is it if the main mechanism won't work? Too bassy, can't adjust...
Recommended it? No

I got the 88cd for the kitchen/secondary system. The sound was comparable to the more expensive bose system, although both are a bit too bassy for my taste. While the 88cd has a bass-level knob on the rear of the unit, it doesn't cut the level enough to make a real difference. Moving the unit out... Read full review »

2

Great Sound, Maybe Lousy CD Mechanism

bytimscribner Mar 8, 2005
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros The Sound. Compact package. The Sound. Remote control.
Cons CD player. Everything else is great.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the 88CD to use in my 'office.' It serves as computer speakers, radio, TV and Satellite radio sound.

The sound from this little unit is terrific! If my receiver goes out I'll have no problem moving the CD88 to the living room for a while.

I've read the other reviews and... Read full review »

1

Ruined by its lousy CD player

byjmeng Sep 23, 2004
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Looks sturdy
Cons Lousy Quality
Recommended it? No

I just got my 88CD shipped back to cambridge soundwork for a repair (bought in June from buy.com this year). It sounds funny for a CD failure happening just 3 months after a brand new purchase, it is reality though.

I only occasionally plays some classic CD's with it, not much radio. At... Read full review »

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