I purchased one of these in December of 2009. It was a Christmas present to myself. Never once have I regretted the decision. In fact, I just gave two away as presents to dear friends.This is not just a radio, it's an heirloom. This radio will last a hundred years or more. Yes, the craftsmanship is that good. I use mine for two main things. Listening to late night talk radio like Coast to Coast AM and for listening to audio books. The warmth and range of the sound pulls you into whatever you are listening to. Classical music also sounds magical through the speaker. I'm considering trying one of the other products but this one is so good I might just add one of the available speakers.