The tape deck on this classic-style Sony boombox is something of an the elephant in the room. With the exception of some rare, hard to replace resource cassettes we had at work, that have now been transferred to mp3, I don't think either I or any other family member has used a tape in more than 20 years. I bought this is spite of the tape deck feature, which will probably never be used, because it's a reasonably-priced and traditionally styled boombox that my dad would find easy to use. Dad has an extensive collection of music CDs, including some quite obscure stuff, and whilst he's generally happy to use technology, he doesn't like mp3/streamed music: he likes the tangible form of his records, and his CDs.
This boombox really seems to have changed very little from the one I owned when I was in my early teens - the controls, layout, and build all seem thoroughly familiar. There's no DAB radio, no input for an MP3 player, no remote for him to lose, and there is that utterly redundant cassette player. My dad loves it. It's easy to control, he can use FM radio and play his CDs without needing to consult a manual, and the sound quality is pretty good for a device of this type. As far as I can see, the speakers are the only area where this boombox differs from the one I owned as a teen: advances in speaker technology mean that these are a good bit smaller, reducing the overall size of the boombox by about a third, whilst offering clearer and more powerful output. My dad was thrilled with his present.
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Model Number | CFDS70B.CEK |
| Model Name | CFD-S70 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Part Number | CFDS70B.CEK |
| Mounting Hardware | Owner's Manual |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Standing screen display size | 2.1 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Audio Features Description | Mega Bass |
| Supported Audio Format | Mp3 |
| Wattage | 3.4 watts |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Form Factor | Portable CD, Tape and Radio Boombox |
| Memory Card Slot | CD Player |
| Has Audio Recording | No |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| Product Dimensions | 21.2 x 31 x 14 cm; 2 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 2 kg |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| ASIN | B01EG2LCGI |
| Item Model Number | CFDS70B.CEK |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | 23 June 2020 |
