Key Features
The Sound 53 is built around a pair of 8W front-facing stereo speakers, delivering a warm, mellow sound with enough output to fill a typical room, whether the source is DAB, FM, CD, or a docked iPod. The unit supports CD, MP3, and WMA playback from disc, along with SD card and USB compatibility for both playback and direct recording of radio or CD audio, and an auxiliary input for connecting other external audio sources. A slim multi-function remote control handles the bulk of day-to-day operation, working alongside the single front-panel rotary control for power and volume. The system includes 20 station presets, a 6-position equaliser with separate bass and treble adjustment, multi-mode dual alarms (buzzer, radio, or docked source), and a sleep timer, along with line output and headphone sockets for connecting to an external amplifier or for private listening.
Technical Specifications
(Source: Roberts official user manual, cross-referenced with independent reviews from What Hi-Fi? and Trusted Reviews)
- Type: All-in-one CD/DAB/FM sound system with iPod dock
- Speaker output: 8W per channel (stereo)
- Tuning: DAB/DAB+ and FM with RDS
- Disc playback: CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA
- Digital media: SD card and USB (playback and recording)
- Docking: Integrated dock for iPod
- Inputs/outputs: Auxiliary input, line output, headphone output
- Equaliser: 6-position, with separate bass and treble
- Presets: 20 station presets
- Alarms: Dual, multi-mode (buzzer, radio, or docked/media source), with sleep timer
- Remote control: Included
- Power: Mains powered (UK mains lead supplied and tested)
- Year of production: 2008
- Finish: High-gloss wooden cabinet
Why Buy From Us
With over 40 years of experience in the Hi-Fi industry, we are well placed to assess and test equipment of this type. Every item we list is fully inspected and tested before sale — this unit was checked by Callum in our workshop, including the power lead.
When you buy from us you can expect:
- Full inspection and testing prior to listing — not simply a visual check
- A 3-month guarantee on every item we sell
- Transparent descriptions with no omissions
- Professional packaging to ensure safe delivery
- After-sales support available by phone or email should you have any questions
Summary
A smart, feature-packed all-in-one system offering radio, CD, and iPod playback from a single unit, presented in great condition with only minor peeling to the front logo lettering, and complete with its remote and mains lead, fully checked and tested. This is a single-unit listing. Please feel free to get in touch with any questions prior to purchase.
