Panasonic SC-PM18 Executive Microsystem

Rating:
Summary: A+
Review: This is great system, I just purchased it and can't stop enjoying great sound and ease of use. 5 CD, 120W system for under $150. I love it. Highly recommended

Rating:
Summary: Nice but bad warranty support
Review: This unit is very compact but produces decent sound. However, the CD changer broke about 6 months after purchase, and now it is over 3 months in the repair shop and Panasonic still has not fixed it! The warranty station said not to buy Panasonic due to many failures.

Rating:
Summary: excellent micro stereo
Review: Using this as my office stereo. Good fidelity at low/mid/high listening levels using speakers or earphones. I bought two of these systems and neither would completely turn off!! After turning off with remote or main unit switch, the units would power-on by themselves in about 30 seconds.....and continually run thru the display features. On page 21 of the manual, the "DEMO" function is described. This demo mode is set to ON at the time of purchase. It is turned off by any setting of the clock. You can also turn it off using the stop button. This could be very frustrating for a customer who didn't delve into page 21 of the manual. Once the clock is set , the DEMO won't come on again. Panasonic, what were you thinking? Although it is great to wake up to, customers not using the clock feature should not have to be expected to learn how to default this DEMO mode.
Both sysem are running great now.I recommend this unit with 4 stars, (that DEMO issue cost them the last star).