GPX HGCD2815DP Micro Audio System with CD Player, Cassette Deck, and AM/FM Tuner
From GPX, Inc.

Features: CD-R/RW playback. Top-loading CD player. Blue backlit LCD display. Dynamic bass boost sound. Repeat, random play and song skip/search functions. Includes stereo headphone jack and detachable full-range speakers with cloth grills. Records from AM/FM stereo radio or CD player. AM/FM stereo radio with digital display. Automatic level control recording. Cassette player/recorder. Requires 8 C batteries. Includes line cord.

Amazon Sales Rank: #49378 in Consumer Electronics
Brand: GPX
Model: HGCD2815DP
Dimensions: 18.00" h x 10.00" w x 10.00" l, 11.00 pounds

Not everyone has either the money or the space for a full-sized stereo system, which is where microsystems such as this GPX model come into play. The main unit measures only 7.75 inches wide and 8.75 inches tall and is paired with a couple of 7.25-by-8.62-inch speakers, making it a great fit for space-challenged dorm rooms, bedrooms, and basements. But despite its diminutive size, the system boasts a number of convenient and fashionable features that make it a great value for the price. Among its most popular are a top-loading CD player, a blue backlit LCD display that's both stylish and easy to read, a combination cassette player/recorder, and an AM/FM stereo with a digital display.

Listeners will welcome the system's compatibility with CD-R and CD-RW discs--a must for users who frequently create their own music compilations on the computer. The cassette deck, meanwhile, lets you break out the old tape-filled shoebox and relive your favorite tunes from the '80s or record new ones from CD. And as with any good AM/FM radio, the stereo includes several station presets for quick and easy tuning. The components are all housed in a sleek, modern housing that makes a nice addition to your listening environment.

The system's satisfying audio performance stems from its pair of full-range speakers, which are equipped with cloth grilles for stylish protection, and its Dynamic Bass Boost System (DBBS), which enhances the lower frequencies to create a richer, more balanced overall sound. Other features include an automatic level control (ALC) for the recording, a stereo headphone jack, and an AC power cord. The device can also run independently on eight C-size batteries (not included) and is backed by a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Main unit, two speakers, AC cord, user's manual.

Fair for the price
I got this for myself about a week after Christmas, so I've had it more than three weeks. The system itself looks pretty sleek. The speakers do what they're supposed to and the Bass Boost is marginal. Recently the LCD has started flickering between the last digits on the radio station, and from time to time drops or rises two whole numbers, and thus loses the signal (this usually happens when I turn the radio on). The tape and CD play fine so far, though the CD whir is audible at close quarters. I didn't want to splurge on something expensive, so I opted for this. The other review for this item shows it's quality can be much worse. I got a cheap deal, and am content with it for now. If you're looking for something reliable, this is not the item to buy.

Very Disappointed
Not impressed. Cd player went out of alignment within 5 days of use and destroyed two cd's. Customer service at York was rude and unhelpful. I didn't expect much from this inexpensive stereo unit, but did expect more than a week's use. Very disappointed.