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The unit does power on. AM/FM radio works. Very good cosmetic condition. CD player will read some CDs but will not read others correctly. Sometimes the CDs will insert or eject slowly. Thus I'm selling as poor working condition for parts or repair. The original working remote is included.
This Bose WAVE MUSIC power cable is a genuine bargain, priced at US$98 well below the 25th percentile of US$149 for recent comparable listings, making it a strong deal by any measure. The wider market for Bose Wave units shows used prices ranging from roughly US$4 to US$700, but that includes full systems; isolating power cables to the US$149–US$233 range confirms this US$98 asking price is excellent value.
The Bose Wave line is well-regarded for its compact design, clear CD and radio playback, and reliable built-in amplification, and a working power cable is essential to restore any idle unit. Since this is just the cable, the upside is immediate: you can revive a beloved system without hunting for a rare original part. With no condition flags and a price that’s hard to beat, this is a straightforward buying opportunity for any Wave owner needing a replacement.
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Bose Corporation traces its roots to 1964, when MIT professor Amar Gopal Bose founded the company in Natick, Massachusetts, after growing disillusioned with the poor performance of a high-end stereo system he purchased as a graduate student. Driven by a passion for replicating the immersive qualities of live music through rigorous acoustic research, Bose launched the venture with initial contracts for the U.S. military and NASA, emphasizing innovative speaker designs that prioritized indirect, reverberant sound over direct radiation. This American heritage, rooted in psychoacoustics and engineering excellence, has defined the brand's pursuit of "Better Sound Through Research."
Bose excels in consumer and professional audio categories, renowned for its home audio systems, premium speakers like the iconic 901 Series, and pioneering noise-canceling headphones first prototyped in the 1980s for pilots. The lineup extends to vehicle sound systems, portable Bluetooth speakers, and professional installations, but steers clear of niche hi-fi components such as amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, focusing instead on integrated, user-friendly solutions that blend advanced signal processing with spatial audio reproduction.
Positioned as a premium mid-tier powerhouse in the global market, Bose commands widespread appeal among discerning buyers seeking accessible high-performance audio without audiophile esoterica. Its reputation for innovation and reliability has built a loyal following, though purists occasionally critique its measured sound signature, cementing Bose as a dominant force in mainstream hi-fi rather than high-end boutique or vintage realms.
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