Cheap, but aesthetically pleasing desktop radio for office? (e.g. Tivoli but cheaper)

[sonick]

So I'm looking for a radio for my office, that's small as to not take up so much space, but looks half-decent (not like plastic-spaceship-looking sony boomboxes), with an Aux In jack or iPod dock to hook my iPod up to.

I've always loved the Tivoli Model One, but it's quite expensive for just a desktop radio. Sound quality isn't as important as the volume will be quite low, and it will be split between listening to AM Sports Radio and my iPod.

Any suggestions? Would like to spend less than $70ish.

Thanks

 

[datasupa]

Tivoli model 1 can be had on ebay for about $80ish. Is $10 really an issue? Boston Acoustics Recepter is also quite nice but runs about the same price. I have both and they both sound terrific. The Boston Acoustics is a little more convenient with digital tuning instead of the manual dial on the Tivoli. I recommend going with one of these; the cost spread over the lifetime of the radio will be negligible and you will get a radio that will be a pleasure to use.

 

[Arethusa]

Winamp?

 

[Reggs]

If I liked the radio, I would look around at a few junk shops and get an old one. I love 80's electronics.

 

[sonick]

Originally Posted by datasupa

Tivoli model 1 can be had on ebay for about $80ish. Is $10 really an issue? Boston Acoustics Recepter is also quite nice but runs about the same price. I have both and they both sound terrific. The Boston Acoustics is a little more convenient with digital tuning instead of the manual dial on the Tivoli. I recommend going with one of these; the cost spread over the lifetime of the radio will be negligible and you will get a radio that will be a pleasure to use.

The cheapest Model One I've seen on Ebay is ~$90, but that's before shipping; shipping costs at least $20 from what I've seen.

Originally Posted by Arethusa

Winamp?

I'm wanting to listen to AM Radio, and don't want to stream it over company bandwidth.

Originally Posted by Reggs

If I liked the radio, I would look around at a few junk shops and get an old one. I love 80's electronics.

That's a pretty good idea, actually. Shall keep an eye out.

I think the iHome fits the bill quite nicely for me:

 

[JoeWoah]

I think Target has something Tivoli-like that I saw on sale for $30 once.

Check Craigslist for something used and cheap.