Thanks everyone!
To answer everybody at once:
Yes I would like it to have either a CD or MP3 alarm capability. Reason being that morning radio is NOT kid friendly and he could then listen to his music whenever.
My expectations are not high, he is 8 after all, but I would like to be pleasantly surprised within reason. You know what i mean...not good just good for a clock radio. He seems to be slightly sensitive to loud or harsh sounds. He has had his hearing checked and it seems to be fine. (wow that was 5 H's in a row

) So blatantly bad sound.
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