This system is attractively packaged, and rather appealing with its vertical loading spinning disk visible while playing. Other features are as expected on a bookshelf system of this type.Unfortunately, the sound quality leaves a great deal to be desired. I realize that there is only so much to be had from 3" speakers, but this system sounds like a $[money] Walmart special, not a $[money] Sony. The midrange is surprisingly good, but the bass is very muddy, and the upper third of the piano keyboard gives me a headache to listen to. Not at all enjoyable.I returned the unit for credit after listening for three days.Suggestion: bite the bullet and spend another $[money] for a Yamaha mini-system. You'll never look back...