I don't know if you read my titles. I write a new one every post to keep my headlines writing skills in play.
Had a Sony boombox that played CD and tapes when it wanted to, now when I did. So, researched several brands and all of them have issues with the durability of their cd player components.
Got me to refine what I did want: remote for the radio so I can scan w/o leaving my seat, a working CD. Decent sound. Turns out, we already had that in a bluetooth speaker that connects to my Ipod (remotely), and a Sony discman that does work well.
Wrapped up the Sony and moved the other gear from our office where its not being used much to the living room. Plugged everything in, and it's great.
Put the Sony boombox on freecycle, and already have 4 responders.
Less is sometimes best. The phrase "less is more" drives me batty, cuz it ain't. Might be fewer, though.
R