Normally, we wouldn't have much to say about a table radio's connectivity, but the 740 is surprisingly well endowed. The 740's remarkably rich sonics and generous volume capabilities compare to those of the better mini/shelf systems. The radio's FM reception and sound quality were excellent, and AM results were also above average.
We were surprised at just how far we could crank up the bass before the 740 emitted any buzzes or rattles. The bass, treble, and loudness controls let you fine-tune the tonal balance. We really like the Wide setting because it opens up the sound. The Stereo selector lets you choose between Stereo, Mono, and Wide. The credit card-style remote is a model of efficient design it's highly legible and not crowded with a lot of useless buttons. A 9-volt battery gives the alarm enough backup power to sail through a blackout up to 48 hours long. The 740's alarm clock, which lets you easily program two setups, can wake you up with beeping, your favorite CD or MP3 track, or the radio.
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The 740 is magnetically shielded, so you can place it near a TV or a computer monitor. Two quality speakers and a built-in woofer, all three fed by separate amplifier channels, provide stereo sound. The display even shows Radio Data Service information: real-time text such as the song's title, the artist's name, and the station's call letters. An automatic dimmer reduces the screen brightness in dark rooms and maintains good legibility in bright light. As for the radio, programming AM and FM station presets is easy. With MP3 CD-Rs, the names of folders and files appear. For CDs, you see the tracks, their times, and any available CD Text data. Inserting a disc into the 740's motorized, front-loading slot calls up information on the 32-character display. The unit's 12-pound heft inspires confidence.
The only thing the 730 is missing is a built-in CD player, but thankfully, you can now find that in the step-up Radio CD 740, which is listed at $400.Īvailable in black or ivory, the 740 is a near twin of its radio-only predecessor, measuring 14 inches wide, 5 inches high, and 10 inches deep. It's far and away the best-built, best-sounding table radio we've ever heard, and we've tried all the serious contenders. We're big fans of Cambridge SoundWorks' overachieving Radio 730.
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