The stylish S-81 shelf system from Denon makes a great compact audio entertainment center for your office or den — especially if you've got an iPod. In addition to its built-in CD player and AM/FM tuner, the S-81 comes with a docking port for your iPod, as well as a front-panel input for other makes of portable MP3 players. And the receiver's XM Ready, so you can also enjoy satellite radio.

iPod functionality
Connect your iPod to the S-81 with the provided docking cable. Song titles and other information from your iPod will appear on the receiver's front panel. You can even use included remote to control the connected player. And since the S-81 automatically charges your iPod while docked, you don't have to worry about its battery running low.

The system is also compatible with Denon's ASD-1R control dock, available separately. The ASD-1R's video output lets you display your iPod's menus on a TV screen for easier navigation. You can also display videos and slideshows from your iPod onscreen, while playing its music through the S-81's speakers.

Add XM satellite radio
The S-81 is XM Ready, so it's easy to add satellite radio to the mix. Simply plug in an optional XM Mini-Tuner package and activate your XM subscription. Once subscribed, you'll be able to tune in over 170 satellite radio channels.

Big sound from a small system
You'll get full, rich sound with surprising clarity from the system's compact speakers — thanks in part to a receiver that can deliver up to 100 watts of power. The speakers come with both desktop stands and wall brackets, so you can place them just about anywhere. And they're video-shielded, so you can even have them next to your computer monitor.

CDs and radio
The CD player handles MP3 and WMA discs, as well as regular audio CDs. A built-in AM/FM tuner with 60 presets rounds out your entertainment choices. The tuner's also RDS-capable, so it can display call letters and other text your favorite radio station may be broadcasting.

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