Teac MCDX20

Pros: Metallic construction; solid weight throughout; good bass; wall-mountable; compact; responsive controls

Cons: LED display has a few small spots; bass could use a boost

The Bottom Line: Sometimes, the "no-name" companies produce high-quality items, and TEAC has done just that. Snatch this system before word spreads.

Review: For several months, my wife and I hunted for a CD shelf system that met the following criteria: 1) Compactness 2) Wall-mountability 3) Good bass output 4) Attractive appearance 5) Low cost At first, we tried a wafer-thin system from Philips, ...

Pros: small, good features, great sound

Cons: I don't love the way the CDs are inserted - a bit awkward

The Bottom Line: I recommend this mini desktop stereo because it delivers good performance at a rock bottom price

Review: I got this at Costco for $129, although it seems to have been re-labeled for Costco as the CD-X9. I am pretty sure it is identical to the TEAC MC-DX20B as described on the TEAC website. I am using it as a desktop music unit. I bought it because the ...

Pros: Slim, wall-mountable, great design, plays MP3 CDs, cheap

Cons: Too few characters on the display, no "eject" button on the remote

Review: After looking very hard for a slim, wall-mountable stereo that could also play MP3 CDs I found Teac's MC-DX20B. I've been playing with it for a couple of weeks and so far it has exceeded my expectations. It's beautiful to look at, both the main unit ...