RCA Bookshelf Audio System Allows Ripping MP3s from CDs, Docks Ipod Too!

It seems that the biggest thing to ever happen in the world of personal audio was the advent of the portable MP3 music player, most notably the iPod. As the popularity of this amazingly unique device has soared, audio and electronics companies the world afar have eagerly jumped on the bandwagon, trying to hastily release as many compatible and useful products as quickly as they can. The ensuing results are an over abundance of iPod accessories and gadgets, and compatible interfaces that are currently saturating the market. And we have done our fair share of reviews on nifty iPod accessories, but we have never found something quite as unique as what follows. An RCA bookshelf audio system that delivers solid sound, docks your iPod, and more notably, allows you to rip music directly from CDs that are playing in the CD player, and rip them right to your iPod, and go! Need we say WOW! 

RCA Rip & Go BookShelf Audio System
This system comes in a sleek, silver and black finish with contoured speakers and will fit snugly into most bookshelf spaces. It has an iPod dock that is compatible with most models and will actually charge your iPod back up while it is docking. It will recognize and play all formats of burned discs, so no worrying about that dreaded ‘read error’ message popping up. Aside from quality RCA speakers and a nice finish, this unit also boasts a five-disc changer and AM/FM radio tuner. But the main attraction to this unit is that fact that you can dump from live radio, or a CD that you have playing, directly to your MP3 player, without ever having to connect to a computer. Just pop in your favorite CD and rip it, or rip live radio. Priced online from about: $185.00.

Features and Specs:
• ENERGY STAR® qualified – This model consumes less than one watt in standby mode and meets the standards of the ENERGY STAR Program for energy efficiency
• iPod® Docking – Compatible with all dockable ipod® Models. Charges ipod® while docked. Navigate ipod® using the remote control and TV screen
• mp3, WMA®, CD-R and CD-RW Compatible – Plays mp3, WMA®, CD-R and CD-RW audio discs
• USB Host & CD Ripping – Connect your mp3 player and record/rip from CD or radio directly to the player without a computer. Also play your music on the player through the audio system 160 Watts Total System Power – 2 × 80W @ 6 Ohms, 10%THD, 1kHz
• 5 CD Changer System – 5 CD changer for easy loading with an ultra-compact design. Simultaneous play and load
• Digital AM/FM Tuner – Allows for best possible station tuning and fast channel changing

The Bottom Line
For those who rely greatly upon their portable MP3 player, this unit is worth the dough. The fact that you get a CD changer, radio, quality speakers and a good warranty from a reputable company is a big bonus. Ripping live radio and CDs directly to your portable MP3 player without having to use a computer: priceless!