I can confidently say this is one of the best products I have ever owned. I got mine more than 7 years ago for my 16th birthday and have used it for thousands of hours. It still sounds and looks as beautiful as it did when I first got it. I love the feel of the tuning knob and the solid "click" when you turn the radio on.My Model One has truly added to my life. It fostered my love of NPR and, during my college days, brought in some seriously good local stations.I can't think of another product that combines build quality, performance, and design in this price range as the Model One.