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How did the Model 88 table radio get its name?

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David Jones

Published Mar 16, 2026

How did the Model 88 table radio get its name?

The Model 88 was designed a couple of years ago for Cambridge SoundWorks as a statement product. The name was chosen in honor of the original Model Eight and apparently because 88 represents the number of keys on a piano as well as the first number on the FM dial.

How big are the speakers on a model 88 radio?

The Model 88’s driver complement includes two full-range 2.5-inch speakers and a 4-inch, separately powered, woofer which occupies about two thirds of the unit’s volume and handles the frequency range below 200 Hz.

Where is the FM antenna on a model 88?

Installation is a no brainer: it simply connects to the 75-ohm coaxial cable input on the back of the Model 88. There are two reasons for the Silver Ribbon’s performance. First, the antenna is continuously tunable across the FM dial via adjustment of a slide knob.

When did the Cambridge model 88 table radio come out?

In 1998 Cambridge SoundWorks introduced the best-sounding table radio ever — the Model 88 by Henry Kloss. With wide-range sound, a terrific FM tuner, dual audio inputs and a built-in powered subwoofer, Model 88 set new standards of performance in its category.

The Model 88’s driver complement includes two full-range 2.5-inch speakers and a 4-inch, separately powered, woofer which occupies about two thirds of the unit’s volume and handles the frequency range below 200 Hz.

Who is the designer of the model 88cd?

In the words of company co-founder and designer Henry Kloss, The Model 88CD offers simplicity and elegance in a compact design, combined with useful features and unexcelled sonic quality.

Is there a CD player on the model 88cd?

The Model 88CD now comes with a built-in CD player. In the words of company co-founder and designer Henry Kloss, “The Model 88CD offers simplicity and elegance in a compact design, combined with useful features and unexcelled sonic quality.