Replacement for Bose Wave 2 CD?

[broona]

My parents are looking to replace their ageing Bose Wave 2(?) CD system, so I'm looking for some recommendations please.

They want DAB+ and CD playback, don't think they're bothered about too much else, but I'm struggling to find an all in one system with a CD player.

I've found a cheap Bush at Argos which looks half decent and ticks all their boxes - http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7630497.htm?cmpid=APP003 does anyone else have any other options up to a maximum of £250 please? Cheers.

 

[mseve1]

You'll struggle to find a decent one box radio CD player for £250 these days but these two do a least look to be better buys than the Bush:

Amazon product

John Lewis & Partners Cello Hi-Fi Music System with DAB/DAB+/FM/Internet Radio with CD Player & Wireless Connectivity

Buy Walnut John Lewis & Partners Cello Hi-Fi Music System with DAB/DAB+/FM/Internet Radio with CD Player & Wireless Connectivity from our Hi-Fi Systems & CD Players range at John Lewis & Partners. Free Delivery on orders over £50.

www.johnlewis.com

These wouldn't be anything like as good as your parents current Bose Wave but if you're prepared to go second hand there are plenty of alternatives on eBay - in particular Ruark R4s alongside various Bose models.

 

[Ugg10]

Pure Evoke do a number of models depending on style. If not you can get another second hand Wave 2 with DAB module for around £150-200 on ebay.

 

[Onlythesound]

Morning...there’s always this - way over your stated budget of course but nice...

Ruark Audio R3 Wireless Music System – compact design, sublime sound

We believe everyone deserves good design in their lives and the smart, elegant R3 system helps people enjoy life that little bit more. It combines a dapper, upscale design with a versatile and playful form factor, topped off by a sublime sound that belies its compact stature.

www.ruarkaudio.com

 

[broona]

Thanks for the replies, much appreciated.

I neglected to say, they've already tried 2 'immaculate' second hand Bose systems, the CD player didn't work on one, and the other has been taken to bits and put back together with a hammer by the look of things!

I was looking for a new one to avoid this, the Panasonic and the Pure Evoke C-D6 look very good, I'll pass them on. I'll not mention the Ruark to them, they'll just laugh at me!