While there is always a place for all-in-one docking systems, you can’t beat a punchy amp & separate speakers for an authentic stereo experience. The CS-255 CD Hi-Fi Mini System combines deeply satisfying audio quality—beyond what you would expect from such a compact & affordable system—with playback support from a wide range of sources. Getting the tunes flowing is easy—just pop your iPhone 5 into the charging dock & send music through the digital amp & out the weighty two-way bookshelf speakers, which each boast a 10 cm woofer & 2 cm balanced-dome tweeter. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port connects older iPhone & iPod models, flash memory drives loaded with MP3 files, as well as USB (Universal Serial Bus)-compatible smartphones, with track selection supported via the system remote. Then there’s a front-loading CD player, an FM tuner capable of storing 30 of your favorite stations, & a 3.5 mm analog input to connect other media players. All that remains is for you to sit back, relax, & listen as your music comes alive. The CS-255 is also available in other colours as well, this is the Green version but also comes in White, Black & Red as well. (*iPhone/iPod shown in picture not included) Direct Digital Charging Dock for iPhone 5 Dock your iPhone 5, iPod touch (5G), or iPod nano (7G)via the Lightning Connector & recharge the device whileyou listen. The receiver automatically detects your device, selects dock input, & means that you can use the system remoteto quickly navigate to your desired track. Audio signals aretransported in pure digital form—bypassing the dockeddevice’s analog conversion & gain circuits—for noticeablyclearer, deeper, & more realistic sound. Connect, Charge, & Play via USBUsers of legacy iPhone & iPod models can link up inmoments via the front-panel charging USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, which alsoenables direct-digital audio transfer on these devices. If yoursmartphone or tablet features a mini-USB port, you canquickly access the MP3 files stored on the device as well. Youcan also plug in a flash memory drive & use the systemremote to select an MP3 library—no hassle, & no fuss. Clean & Efficient Digital Amplifier As well as being more energy-efficient than Class AB designs, digital amplifiers are capable of producing remarkably clean, detailed sound. Onkyo’s low-noise circuit topology reducesdistortion across a wide frequency bandwidth, resolving newlayers of depth & detail in your favorite recordings. Compact & Solid Two-Way Speakers The CS-255
Includes:: a pair of two-way bass-reflex-typespeakers that incorporate a 10 cm woofer & a 2 cmbalanced-dome tweeter. The cabinets feature stylish roundededges & a front-to-rear taper that helps reduce internalstanding waves—an unwanted acoustic resonance that canmuddy the sound. Compact in size yet surprisingly robust, these magnetically shielded speakers fit comfortably andsound great almost anywhere you choose to place them. Super Bass Function Sometimes the music calls for a little extra bass punch. The two-mode Super Bass function on the CS-255 gives awelcome boost to the low-frequency b&, adding just theright amount of heft to bass guitar & kick drum withoutsounding distorted, harsh, or boomy. Smooth Front-Loading CD Player While there is no shortage of weird & wonderful CD-loading designs out there, the novelty wears off afteryet another scratched disc. The traditional front-loading CDplayer remains the simplest & safest way to enjoy yourdisc-based media. The CS-255 incorporates a smooth frontloadingmechanism, while track- or album-repeat modes—plus a random playback option—offer greater flexibility. Andit’ll even play your homemade mixes & MP3-encodedcompilation discs without any bother.FM Tuner with 30-Station Preset Browse up to 30 preset radio stations—complete withstation information in those areas supporting RDSbroadcasts—at the touch of a button. Once you’ve got yourfavorites programmed in, you’ll never be short of somethingto listen to.