Reading Jay Allen's CC Radio 2E review and less than happy with the bass-heavy speaker sound on my kitchen's Sangean LB-100, I'm going to accumulate Amazon points and get myself the CC Radio 2E (Enhanced) in 2014. I'm tempted by the Tecsun PL-880 but fear my twin toddlers will destroy it.
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Be aware that some samples of the CCR-2E make a "click" or "tick" noise while tuning. This happens with the tuning knob, up/down buttons or preset buttons. I experienced this noise on a sample that I tested, and found it somewhat irritating. This is a separate issue from the muting while tuning that Jay mentioned in his review. By the way, his CCR-2E doesn't make the "click" noise; it is completely absent.
Posted by: Gary | December 20, 2013 at 03:57 PM
The CCR-2E that I tested was slightly less sensitive on AM than the PR-D5 that I inherited from my dad. This is likely due to sample to sample variability. Also, the AGC on the CCR-2E was more fluttery than the rock solid AGC on the PR-D5. This AGC action is common to all of the DSP-based radios that I've tried.
The CCR-2E has wonderful sound quality. It's pretty crisp on AM. On FM the bass sounds very solid for a portable radio when the bass control is advanced somewhat. The bass and treble controls have a generous adjustment range. For a portable radio, I'd give it 9 out of 10 for sound quality. On the same scale, I'd give the PR-D5 a 2 on AM and a 4 on FM.
Posted by: Gary | December 20, 2013 at 04:05 PM
Emmis rolls dice with FM radio on smartphones
By Jeff Swiatek
http://www.indystar.com/story/money/2013/12/20/emmis-rolls-dice-with-fm-radio-on-smartphones/4140987/
Posted by: Vimal | December 20, 2013 at 08:33 PM
I ordered a CCRadio-2E just yesterday, so I'm eagerly awaiting its arrival. My fingers are crossed that it doesn't have the "click" issue or other glitches.
Does anyone know if the CCR-2E has the DSP in the audio stage only, with a conventional ceramic 450/455 I.F. filter? Or is it DSP all the way?
Posted by: 4nradio | December 20, 2013 at 08:38 PM
As far as I know, the CCRadio-2E uses DSP IF filters.
Posted by: Gary | December 20, 2013 at 09:59 PM
Repairing the Tecsun PL-600 after electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Posted on December 20, 2013 by Thomas
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Posted by: Vimal | December 20, 2013 at 10:05 PM