SharpXL-HF203B Hi-Fi Component Stereo Speaker System with High Resolution Audio

I purchased this just for the amplifier to use for my big Onkyo 110 watt floor speakers from 1994 with the goal of getting a more substantial amplifier down the road.Well, it came time to get the new more substantial amplifier. I purchased the new substantial amplifier but I found out this sharp system is an amazing inexpensive amplifier for vinyl records. Very warm and sweet sound compared to the two other more expensive amplifiers and better!!!!Even tough it is only 25 watts per channel this has become my main amplifier for vinyl.I guess at the end of the day in audio you can find less expensive systems that just sound amazing and price and specifications sometimes don't mean that much.

I purchased the used $99.00 unit. Item was brand new still in unopen original box and all original packing material. Everything worked great, you need to use an older USB 2.0 drive or it wont recognize the files I love this unit it has a subwoofer connection and a optical input you can't beat that for the price. This unit can play hi res music ( 96khz/24bit ) I connected my Micca MB42X speakers and it sounds awesome. UPDATE one year later the USB player is not recognizing the files any more. Same memory stick I've always used and it works in other devices it just stop working. I doubt if this unit has any warranty with Sharp. Damn I'm disappointed i really like this stereo.

Worked fine for just a bit past the 1 yr warranty. Now it changes from CD and FM modes to Bluetooth after various times- sometimes within a couple of minutes, sometimes 90 minutes. I don't even use Bluetooth, it's just plugged in. Happens even without touching anything on unit or remote. Humidity is low. Happens even at low volume, so no vibration. Discs are clean & unscratched. After reading the other comments, I guess I'm lucky I still can see the display (so far) and I can just push Play to restart, so it's only a nuisance (so far). I was going to contact Sharp, but based on other comments, and they don't respond to these online, sounds like a waste of time. Cars don't have CD players anymore either, so these will go the way of 8-tracks & cassette tapes, and will be forced to subscribe to inferior streaming

I researched similar systems for months but I am very happy with the Sharp XL-HF203B High Resolution System I purchased 2 weeks ago. This system has the most input options and also has a passive sub woofer output. I was worried that with a system this small a sub-woofer would be needed but after listening to this system I no longer feel that I do. I don't even use the bass boost option. The speakers look very nice and the sound is as advertised "high resolution". I am hearing very crisp clean sound with zero hiss or bleed through or mechanical sounds (with CD). I listen to a lot of USB flash drives and was pleased that It has a random play option. The cabinet of the main unit is all metal and the volume knob has a solid feel. The remote is quite good and very responsive. Overall I really couldn't be more pleased. I did opt for the 3-year protection plan(about $20) because I read that some people have had display problems. I had a budget of $250 but even with the protection plan I came in at about$175.

I liked this little "shelf" stereo. All the features work with ease, and considering it's small size and price category, the overall sound quality is good. I didn't try the headphone jack, so I can't comment on that. BUT BEWARE, like others have complained, the quality of the internal components are not great. My display went dead after just 3 months!! I have an excellent "big boy" Kenwood receiver from 1978, and it still works great! A note to all the electronics manufacturers out there: Why do you allow such junk to hit the market? Perhaps it's time for Japanese brands to bring manufacturing back to Japan.

I can't be happier with this purchase. The sound quality is incredible, I have this stereo connected to my turntable and the bass is so deep but still you can hear every little sound clearly. It truly is HiFi and probably the best stereo at this pricepoint. I love how small it is too, as it looks very elegant.

It was a decent receiver while it worked. But it only lasted 4 years. It was seldom used. Unfortunately, I didn’t purchase an extended warranty. If you purchase this model, I advise you get a warranty.

After the first few days, I'm really happy with this system. As Micro systems go, the sound is pretty good. There's not a lot of bass, but that's expected with a system using basic bookshelf speakers.What sets this system apart from other systems in the price range are the features. Most micro systems don't have many inputs. This one has not only the standard RCA and 1 1/4" inputs, but also USB, Bluetooth, PC and Digital Audio. The digital audio input allowed me to move my tv to that input, freeing up the RCA for another component such as a turntable.I also like that the Bluetooth input allows for multiple devices to pair with it. This will be perfect for those times hanging out with friends, having a beer, and taking turns picking songs to play.The system also has Bluetooth headphone output as well as the hardwired 1 1/4 headphone port. While I don't have Bluetooth headphones, I have pair the stereo with my Bluetooth wireless speaker and then taken the speaker into an adjoining room. This will be nice if my wife or I'm in the kitchen and we want to hear music from a source other than the phone or streaming service, without having to turn the stereo's volume up to encompass the entire first floor.Set up of the system was easy. All of the logic of the controls made sense with a quick read of the instruction sheet.