I wasn't expecting this to look so cool and look so pricey.  I am glad I didn't have to pick up the 2 boxes the unit was shipped in, as they were very heavy.  The only tool I needed was my fillips head screwdriver.  My only complaint is that the rails in which the doors slide (on the base) were a dull silver and should have been colored dark brown or black.  Also, the tolerances are very close--if all of your CD's are not completely in all the way, the doors won't close.  However, these are minor.  The unit is beautiful and very well built.  Definitely 5 stars.